Description
The purpose of this assignment is to write an analysis of a quality and performance improvement project in your workplace or to select a potential project in the health care environment.
In 750-1,000 words, write an analysis of a quality and performance improvement project in your workplace. As an alternative, you could select a potential project in the health care environment. Address the following in your paper:
Describe the project and the importance of the improvement needed.
What model will you select and why?
Which stakeholders will you involve and why?
Be sure to reference the topic readings to support the development of your paper.
Support your paper using a minimum of two scholarly sources.
Prepare this assignment according to the APA guidelines found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center.
This assignment uses a rubric. Please review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for successful completion.
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Quality and Performance Improvement Analysis Paper – Rubric
Project Description and Importance of Needed Improvement
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27.5 points
Criteria Description
Project Description and Importance of Needed Improvement
5. Target
27.5 points
The project description and discussion of the importance of
improvement needed are complete and thorough.
4. Acceptable
23.93 points
The project description and discussion of the importance of
improvement needed are detailed.
3. Approaching
21.73 points
The project description and discussion of the importance of
improvement needed are present.
2. Insufficient
20.35 points
The project description and discussion of the importance of
improvement needed are present but lack detail or are incomplete.
1. Unsatisfactory
0 points
The project description and discussion of the importance of
improvement needed are not present.
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Selected Model and Rationale
38.5 points
Criteria Description
Selected Model and Rationale
5. Target
38.5 points
The discussion of the selected model and rationale is complete and
thorough.
4. Acceptable
33.5 points
The discussion of the selected model and rationale is detailed.
3. Approaching
30.42 points
The discussion of the selected model and rationale is present.
2. Insufficient
28.49 points
The discussion of the selected model and rationale is present but lacks
detail or is incomplete.
1. Unsatisfactory
0 points
The discussion of the selected model and rationale is not present.
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Stakeholders Involved and Rationale
22 points
Criteria Description
Stakeholders Involved and Rationale
5. Target
22 points
The discussion of the stakeholders involved and the rationale is
complete and thorough.
4. Acceptable
19.14 points
The discussion of the stakeholders involved and the rationale is detailed.
3. Approaching
17.38 points
The discussion of the stakeholders involved and the rationale is present.
2. Insufficient
16.28 points
The discussion of the stakeholders involved and the rationale is present
but lacks detail or is incomplete.
1. Unsatisfactory
0 points
The discussion of the stakeholders involved and the rationale is not
present.
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Thesis, Position, or Purpose
5.5 points
Criteria Description
Communicates reason for writing and demonstrates awareness of audience.
5. Target
5.5 points
The thesis, position, or purpose is persuasively developed throughout
and skillfully directed to a specific audience.
4. Acceptable
4.79 points
The thesis, position, or purpose is clearly communicated throughout and
clearly directed to a specific audience.
3. Approaching
4.35 points
The thesis, position, or purpose is adequately developed. An awareness
of the appropriate audience is demonstrated.
2. Insufficient
4.07 points
The thesis, position, or purpose is discernable in most aspects but is
occasionally weak or unclear. There is limited awareness of the
appropriate audience.
1. Unsatisfactory
0 points
The thesis, position, or purpose is not discernible. No awareness of the
appropriate audience is evident.
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Development, Structure, and Conclusion
5.5 points
Criteria Description
Advances position or purpose throughout writing; conclusion aligns to and
evolves from development.
5. Target
5.5 points
The thesis, position, or purpose is coherently and cohesively advanced
throughout. The progression of ideas is coherent and unified. A
convincing and unambiguous conclusion aligns to the development of
the purpose.
4. Acceptable
4.79 points
The thesis, position, or purpose is logically advanced throughout. The
progression of ideas is coherent and unified. A clear and plausible
conclusion aligns to the development of the purpose.
3. Approaching
4.35 points
The thesis, position, or purpose is advanced in most aspects. Ideas
clearly build on each other. Conclusion aligns to the development of the
purpose.
2. Insufficient
4.07 points
Limited advancement of thesis, position, or purpose is discernable.
There are inconsistencies in organization or the relationship of ideas.
Conclusion is simplistic and not fully aligned to the development of the
purpose.
1. Unsatisfactory
0 points
No advancement of the thesis, position, or purpose is evident.
Connections between paragraphs are missing or inappropriate. No
conclusion is offered.
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Evidence
5.5 points
Criteria Description
Selects and integrates evidence to support and advance position/purpose;
considers other perspectives.
5. Target
5.5 points
Comprehensive and compelling evidence is included. Multiple other
perspectives are integrated effectively.
4. Acceptable
4.79 points
Specific and appropriate evidence is included. Other perspectives are
integrated.
3. Approaching
4.35 points
Relevant evidence that includes other perspectives is used.
2. Insufficient
4.07 points
Evidence is used but is insufficient or of limited relevance. Simplistic
explanation or integration of other perspectives is present.
1. Unsatisfactory
0 points
Evidence to support the thesis, position, or purpose is absent. The
writing relies entirely on the perspective of the writer.
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Mechanics of Writing
3.3 points
Criteria Description
Includes spelling, capitalization, punctuation, grammar, language use,
sentence structure, etc.
5. Target
3.3 points
No mechanical errors are present. Skilled control of language choice and
sentence structure are used throughout.
4. Acceptable
2.87 points
Few mechanical errors are present. Suitable language choice and
sentence structure are used.
3. Approaching
2.61 points
Occasional mechanical errors are present. Language choice is generally
appropriate. Varied sentence structure is attempted.
2. Insufficient
2.44 points
Frequent and repetitive mechanical errors are present. Inconsistencies in
language choice or sentence structure are recurrent.
1. Unsatisfactory
0 points
Errors in grammar or syntax are pervasive and impede meaning.
Incorrect language choice or sentence structure errors are found
throughout.
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Format/Documentation
2.2 points
Criteria Description
Uses appropriate style, such as APA, MLA, etc., for college, subject, and
level; documents sources using citations, footnotes, references,
bibliography, etc., appropriate to assignment and discipline.
5. Target
2.2 points
No errors in formatting or documentation are present. Selectivity in the
use of direct quotations and synthesis of sources is demonstrated.
4. Acceptable
1.91 points
Appropriate format and documentation are used with only minor errors.
3. Approaching
1.74 points
Appropriate format and documentation are used, although there are
some obvious errors.
2. Insufficient
1.63 points
Appropriate format is attempted, but some elements are missing.
Frequent errors in documentation of sources are evident.
1. Unsatisfactory
0 points
Appropriate format is not used. No documentation of sources is
provided.
Total 110 points
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