NR392 Quality Improvement in Nursing: PDSA Case Study – Week 4 Discussion Solution
NR392 Quality Improvement in Nursing
Week 4 Discussion
PDSA Case Study
Purpose
The purpose of this discussion is for learners to: complete a partial PDSA worksheet and to solve an issue working in a team of their peers to exchange and share ideas.
Course Outcomes
This discussion enables the student to meet the following course outcome:
CO 1: Describe the role of the BSN nurse in collaborative quality improvement. (POs 2, 7)
CO 3: Discuss culture of safety and ethical principles in quality patient centered care. (POs 6, 7)
Directions
Discussions are designed to promote dialogue between faculty and students, and students and their peers. In discussions students:
Demonstrate understanding of concepts for the week
Integrate scholarly resources
Engage in meaningful dialogue with classmates
Express opinions clearly and logically, in a professional manner
Use the rubric on this page as you compose your answers.
Discussion Questions-PDSA Case Study
Step 1: Read the following case study: Increase in Pressure Injuries
There have been 5 cases of pressure injuries in the last month. The previous month there was one case. In all cases, the patients were older than 60 years old and had limited mobility. The QI committee has created the following Aim statement:
Aim Statement: In our setting, there will be zero pressure injuries to any patient in the next month.
Step 2: As part of the QI committee, you will be completing the Plan portion of the PDSA. Your answer post is based on the first letter of your last name. For example, if your last name is Smith, you would create your Plan for the Acute Care setting.
The First Letter of your Last Name                                                          Setting
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Answer the following questions. Your post should look like: PDSA Case Study
Paragraph one: Describe the change that should be implemented using at least one scholarly nursing source from the Chamberlain library to support this intervention.
Paragraph two: Describe the predicted outcome.
Paragraph three: Identify who will be involved in implementing and evaluating the change.
Resources: Include reference for scholarly nursing source used
Step 3: Reply to classmates in either group.
