Nursing

Model for improvement:   1. Set an aim. A general statement — something like, “We will improve our infection rate” — isn’t good enough. The aim statement should be time-specific and measurable, stating exactly: “How good?” “By when?” and “For whom?”   2. Establish measures. You need feedback to know if a specific change actually leads to an improvement, […]

Explain each of the six steps used to conduct an RCA, as defined by IHI. 1. Explain each of the six steps used to conduct an RCA, as defined by IHI. 2. Apply the RCA process to the scenario to describe the causative and contributing factors that led to the sentinel event outcome.   A & A1 responses provide

Explain the general purpose of conducting a root cause analysis (RCA). 1. Explain each of the six steps used to conduct an RCA, as defined by IHI. 2. Apply the RCA process to the scenario to describe the causative and contributing factors that led to the sentinel event outcome.   A & A1 responses provide general information,

Discuss how the involvement of the professional nurse in the RCA and FMEA processes demonstrates leadership qualities. The professional nurse should be involved in the RCA and FEMA processes because they are a part of the team. Nurses should implement and evaluate plans and processes continuously. As a nurse you are constantly using your critical

Explain how a professional nurse can competently demonstrate leadership in each of the following areas: • promoting quality care – Professional nurses can demonstrate leadership in promoting quality of care by advocating for the patient. Some of the patients are in their most vulnerable state, and if the nurse is listening to their concerns and

Explain how you would test the interventions from the process improvement plan from part B to improve care. To test the interventions from the process improvement plan, there would need to be intense monitoring taking place to confirm that the staff are complying. There would need to be someone conducting a chart review of patients

Describe the steps of the FMEA process as defined by IHI. The first step of the FMEA process identified by the IHI is, define the scope and topic of the FMEA. The second step is to assemble a multi-disciplinary team of involved professionals. The third step is charting the steps of the process. The fourth

Explain the general purpose of the failure mode and effects analysis (FMEA) process. The Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA) is a step by step approach to identify possible problems before they occur. It is used to take action in reducing and eliminating failures. They also document the current knowledge about the risk of failures

Discuss how each phase of Lewins change theory on the human side of change could be applied to the proposed improvement plan. The Lewin’s change theory has three steps; including unfreeze=change=refreeze. Individuals are not open to change, they get comfortable with their routine and tend to resist any change. However, revealing that there is a

Propose a process improvement plan that would decrease the likelihood of a reoccurrence of the scenario outcome. The first thing that I would propose as an improvement plan to prevent a reoccurrence of this scenario is to conduct a mandatory training for the physicians, RNs, LPNs, and Respiratory Therapist regarding the conscious sedation protocol, that