Draft Prospective

Instructions

Tutor MUST have a good command of the English language

Tutor MUST have a good command of the English language

Sources need to be journal/scholarly articles. 

Use only articles that are published between 2015-2018 (except for your theory articles which will be older as you must cite primary sources).

No textbook or direct quotes

I have attached the Rubric

My project is CLABSI prevention

Instructions

Development of the prospectus is an iterative process that lays the foundation for your DPI Project. The prospectus will also assist your project chair in providing valuable feedback to guide you in your project development.

General Requirements:

Use the following information to ensure successful completion of the assignment:

• Locate      and download the most recent version of the prospectus template in the DC      Network (http://dc.gcu.edu).      This document has help and criteria information embedded to assist you in      the completion of the prospectus.
• Locate      “The 10 Strategic Points for the Prospectus, Proposal, and Direct      Practice Improvement Project” document (completed in previous      courses). You will use information from this document to write the      prospectus and attach this document as an appendix in the prospectus.
• Review “Academic Quality Review Checklist      (AQR)” (Chapters 1-3 only) for use in writing the prospectus.
• Doctoral      learners are required to use APA style for their writing assignments. The      APA Style Guide is 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.
• You      are required to submit this assignment to LopesWrite. Please refer to the      directions in the Student Success Center.

Directions:

Complete a draft of your DPI Project prospectus according to the instructions and criteria provided in each section of the prospectus template. The draft should include information taken from “The 10 Strategic Points for the Prospectus, Proposal, and Direct Practice Improvement Project” document (from previous courses). Use the “Academic Quality Review Checklist (AQR)” (Chapters 1-3 only) to assist you in writing this prospectus. Include the following sections in the prospectus:

1. Introduction:      Provide an overview of your project.
2. Background      of the Problem: Provide an overview of the history and present state of      the problem.
3. Theoretical      Foundations: Identify and describe one or two theories or models to be      used to inform the project. Identifies the seminal      source for each theory or model (a seminal      source may be quite old and may be      published in a textbook). Illustrate how the theory or model will      inform your project.
4. Review      of the Literature/Themes: Describe the main and subthemes of your project.      You should begin with at least three main themes with three subthemes      each. Your literature review will eventually be 30+ pages with over 50      references (85% of these references must be from primary sources that is less than 5 years.
5. Problem      Statement: Specify the problem proposed for the project by presenting a      clear declarative statement that begins with “It is not known . . .      .” Identify the need for the project. Identify the broad population      (not the sample) for the project. Describe how this project may contribute      to solving the problem.
6. Purpose      of the Project: Describe the purpose      of this project. Use a declarative statement “The purpose of this      project is to . . . .” Describe the methodology and design. Describe      the specific population that this project will affect and how this project      will contribute to the field.
7. Clinical      Questions and Variables: Provide a brief introduction to the question      portion. State your clinical questions or PICOT questions. Describe and      operationally define each variable of interest.
8. Significance of the Project: Provide an      overview of how this project fits with other research in the field. Be      specific and relate to other studies. How will this project contribute to      the research overall? What is the expected value?
9. Rationale for Methodology: Clearly justify the methods chosen for      this project. Ensure the methods      align with the project questions or PICOT questions. Describe why this      method is the best fit.
10. Nature      of the Project Design: Describe the design you have chosen for this      project. Discuss why this design is appropriate based on the method chosen and the project questions.
11. Instrumentation      or Sources of Data: Describe the sources of data you will use. One source must be a valid and reliable tool,      survey, or questionnaire. You may use your discussion question from Topic      3 to assist with this section. Describe in detail all data collection      instruments. Describe the validity and reliability of each as appropriate      (one must be valid and reliable).
12. Data      Collection Procedures: Describe step by step how you will collect data.      All major steps need to be described. Include a discussion of      project sample recruitment, sample selection, and assignment to groups (as      applicable). Describe the process of obtaining informed consent, if      applicable.
13. Data      Analysis Procedures: Begin by describing your demographic data from your      participants. How will you analyze this data using descriptive statistics?      Restate each project question or PICOT question. For each question, describe in detail what      inferential statistics you will use to analyze your data. Include steps to      ensure your data meet the assumptions for each inferential statistic used.      Describe the a priori alpha level you plan to use.
14. Ethical      Considerations: Provide a description of      ethical issues related to your project and how you plan to deal with them.      Consider your methodology, design, and data collection. Compare to a      randomized controlled trial. Address anonymity, confidentiality, privacy,      lack of coercion, informed consent, and potential conflicts of interest.      Discuss how you plan to adhere to the Belmont Report key principles (respect, justice,      beneficence).

Develop a 3-4-page preliminary care coordination plan for an individual in your community with whom you choose to work. Identify and list available community resources for a safe and effective continuum of care.

NOTE: You are required to complete this assessment before Assessment 4.

The first step in any effective project or clinical patient encounter is planning. This assessment provides an opportunity for you to strengthen your understanding of how to plan and negotiate the coordination of care for an individual in your community as you consider the patient’s unique needs; the ethical, cultural, and physiological factors that affect care; and the critical resources available in your community that are the foundation of a safe plan for the continuum of care.

As you begin to prepare this assessment, you are encouraged to complete the Care Coordination Planning activity. Completion of this will provide useful practice, particularly for those of you who do not have care coordination experience in community settings. The information gained from completing this activity will help you succeed with the assessment. Completing formatives is also a way to demonstrate engagement.

Demonstration of Proficiency
By successfully completing this assessment, you will demonstrate your proficiency in the course competencies through the following assessment scoring guide criteria:

Competency 1: Adapt care based on patient-centered and person-focused factors.
Analyze a health concern and the associated best practices for health improvement.
Competency 2: Collaborate with patients and family to achieve desired outcomes.
Establish mutually agreed-upon health goals for a care coordination plan, in collaboration with the patient.
Competency 3: Create a satisfying patient experience.
Identify available community resources for a safe and effective continuum of care.
Competency 6: Apply professional, scholarly communication strategies to lead patient-centered care.
Write clearly and concisely in a logically coherent and appropriate form and style.
Preparation
Imagine that you are a staff nurse in a community care center. Your facility has always had a dedicated case management staff that coordinated the patient plan of care, but recently, there were budget cuts and the case management staff has been relocated to the inpatient setting. Care coordination is essential to the success of effectively managing patients in the community setting, so you have been asked by your nurse manager to take on the role of care coordination. You are a bit unsure of the process, but you know you will do a good job because, as a nurse, you are familiar with difficult tasks. As you take on this expanded role, you will need to plan effectively in addressing the specific health concerns of community residents.

As you assume your expanded care coordination role, you have been tasked with addressing the specific health concerns of a particular individual within the community. You decide to prepare a preliminary care coordination plan and proceed by identifying the patient’s three priorities for health and by investigating the resources available in your community for a safe and effective continuum of care.

To prepare for this assessment, you may wish to:

Review the assessment instructions and scoring guide to ensure that you understand the work you will be asked to complete.
Allow plenty of time to plan your patient clinical encounter.
Be sure that you have a patient in mind that you can work with throughout the course.
Note: Remember that you can submit all, or a portion of, your draft plan to Smarthinking Tutoring for feedback, before you submit the final version for this assessment. If you plan on using this free service, be mindful of the turnaround time of 24–48 hours for receiving feedback.

Instructions
Note: You are required to complete this assessment before Assessment 4.

This assessment has two parts.

Part 1: Develop the Preliminary Care Coordination Plan
Complete the following:

Identify a health concern as the focus of your care coordination plan. Possible health concerns may include, but are not limited to:
Stroke.
Heart disease (high blood pressure, stroke, or heart failure).
Home safety.
Pulmonary disease (COPD or fibrotic lung disease).
Orthopedic concerns (hip replacement or knee replacement).
Cognitive impairment (Alzheimer’s disease or dementia).
Pain management.
Mental health.
Trauma.
Identify available community resources for a safe and effective continuum of care.
Part 2: Secure Individual Participation in the Activity
Complete the following:

Contact local individuals who may be open to an interview and a care coordination plan addressing their health concerns. The person you choose to work with may be a colleague, community member, friend, or family member.
Meet with the individual to describe the care coordination plan session that you intend to provide. Collaborate with the participant in setting goals for the session, evaluating session outcomes, and suggesting possible revisions to the plan.
Establish a tentative date and time for the care coordination plan session. Document the name of the individual and a single point of contact, either an e-mail address or a phone number.
Document Format and Length
For your care coordination plan, you may use the Care Coordination Plan Template [DOCX], choose a format used in your own organization, or choose a format you are familiar with that adequately serves your needs for this assessment.

Your preliminary plan should be 3–4 pages in length. In a separate section of the plan, identify the person you have chosen to work with, and be sure to include his or her contact information.
Document the community resources you have identified using the Community Resources Template [DOCX].
Supporting Evidence
Cite at least two credible sources from peer-reviewed journals or professional industry publications that support your preliminary plan.

Grading Requirements
The requirements, outlined below, correspond to the grading criteria in the Preliminary Care Coordination Plan Scoring Guide, so be sure to address each point. Read the performance-level descriptions for each criterion to see how your work will be assessed.

Analyze your selected health concern and the associated best practices for health improvement.
Cite supporting evidence for best practices.
Consider underlying assumptions and points of uncertainty in your analysis.
Establish mutually agreed-upon health goals for the care coordination plan, in collaboration with the selected individual.
Identify available community resources for a safe and effective continuum of care.
Write clearly and concisely in a logically coherent and appropriate form and style.
Write with a specific purpose with your patient in mind.
Adhere to scholarly and disciplinary writing standards and current APA formatting requirements.
Additional Requirements
Before submitting your assessment, proofread your preliminary care coordination plan and community resources list to minimize errors that could distract readers and make it more difficult for them to focus on the substance of your plan. Be sure to submit both documents.

CORE ELMS
Important note: The time you spend securing individual participation in this activity and the time you spend presenting your final care coordination plan to the patient in Assessment 4 must total at least three hours. Be sure to log your time in the CORE ELMS system. The CORE ELMS link is located in the courseroom navigation menu.

Portfolio Prompt: Save your presentation to your ePortfolio. Submissions to the ePortfolio will be part of your final Capstone course.