Instructions:

ANALYSIS, SYNTHESIS, AND APLLICATION OF BEST PRACTICES TO IMPROVE PATIENT AND HEALTH OUTCOMES PAPER.

Topic: Staff Education on Improving Hypertension (HTN) Management in Non-Compliant Adult Patients in Underserved Clinics.

To prepare:
• Review the Learning Resources regarding the implementation of quality improvement initiatives.
The Assignment
Complete and analyze the Johns Hopkins Appendix C: Stakeholder Analysis and Communication Tool for the healthcare organization or clinical setting you selected. Attach the completed tool as an Appendix to Installment 3 of three.
Analyze evidence from the literature and course materials, synthesize the information, and to develop a 3- to 4-page scholarly response. Apply the following criteria:
• Reintroduce the identified gap in nursing care delivery quality or safety.
• Analyze the completed Johns Hopkins Stakeholder Analysis tool.
o Describe the stakeholder roles and rationale for selection.
• Critically appraise and synthesize two (2) scholarly journal articles specific to group dynamics, stakeholder selection, and/or project management leadership strategies.
• Recommend a quality improvement model for the selected quality improvement initiative.
o Provide a rationale for the selection of this model.
o Identify any potential benefits and limitations of this model.

Required Readings
• American Association of Colleges of Nursing. (2024). The essentialsLinks to an external site.. AACN. https://www.aacnnursing.org/essentials

• Dang, D., Dearholt, S. L., Bissett, K., Ascenzi, J., & Whalen, M. (2021). Johns Hopkins evidence-based practice for nurses and healthcare professionals: Model and guidelines (4th ed.). Sigma Theta Tau International.
o Chapter 4, “The Practice Question Phase” (73–96)
o Chapter 5, “Searching for Evidence” (99–128)
o Chapter 6, “Evidence Appraisal: Research” (129–162)
o Chapter 7, “Evidence Appraisal: Nonresearch” (163–183)
o Appendix C, “Stakeholder Analysis and Communication Tool” (289–294)Download Appendix C, “Stakeholder Analysis and Communication Tool” (289–294)
o Appendix D, “Hierarchy of Evidence Guide” (295–296) Download Appendix D, “Hierarchy of Evidence Guide” (295–296)
o Appendix E, “Research Evidence Appraisal Tool” (pp. 297–306) Download Appendix E, “Research Evidence Appraisal Tool” (pp. 297–306)
o Appendix F, “Nonresearch Evidence Appraisal Tool” (pp. 307–314)Download Appendix F, “Nonresearch Evidence Appraisal Tool” (pp. 307–314)
o Appendix G, “Individual Evidence Summary Tool” (315–319)Download Appendix G, “Individual Evidence Summary Tool” (315–319)

• White, K. M., Dudley-Brown, S., & Terhaar, M. F. (Eds.). (2024). Translation of evidence into nursing and healthcare (4th ed.). Springer Publishing Company.
o Chapter 4, ”Translation of Evidence to Improve Clinical Outcomes” (pp. 68—100)
o Chapter 5, “Translation of Evidence for Improving Safety and Quality” (pp. 101—121)
o Chapter 6, “Translation of Evidence for Leadership” (pp. 122—143)

• Walden University, LLC. (n.d.). Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) practicum manualLinks to an external site.. Walden University. https://academicguides.waldenu.edu/dnp-practicum-manua

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• Document: DNP Practicum Activities Guideline 2024 (PDF)Download DNP Practicum Activities Guideline 2024 (PDF)

• Document: Example DNP Project and Practicum Objectives (PDF)Download Example DNP Project and Practicum Objectives (PDF)

Optional Resources
• Benson, L. A. (Ed.). (2021). The DNP professional: Translating value from classroom to practice. Routledge.

o This text was used in previous courses throughout the DNP program.

• Dang, D., Dearholt, S. L., Bissett, K., Ascenzi, J., & Whalen, M. (2021). Johns Hopkins evidence-based practice for nurses and healthcare professionals: Model and guidelines (4th ed.). Sigma Theta Tau International.
Required Readings
• Ransom, E. R., Joshi, M. S., Ransom, S. B., & Nash, D. B. (Eds.). (2023). The healthcare quality book: Vision, strategy, and tools (5th ed.). Health Administration Press & Association of University Programs in Health Administration.
o Chapter 2, “Quality Improvement Models and Frameworks for ExcellenceLinks to an external site.” (pp. 32–63)
o Chapter 10, “Health System TransformationLinks to an external site.” (pp. 274–307)

• Tromp, R. (n.d.). A3 reportLinks to an external site.. Lean Six Sigma Group. https://leansixsigmagroup.co.uk/a3-report/

• UNC Institute for Healthcare Quality Improvement. (2023). Charters, A3s, and driver diagramsLinks to an external site.. https://www.med.unc.edu/ihqi/programs/medical-student-scholarly-concentration/charters-a3s-driver-diagrams

• Document: Analysis, Synthesis, and Application of Best Practices to Improve Patient and Healthcare Outcomes Template (Word document)Download Analysis, Synthesis, and Application of Best Practices to Improve Patient and Healthcare Outcomes Template (Word document)

• Document: Johns Hopkins Appendix C: Stakeholder Analysis and Communication Tool (Word)Download Johns Hopkins Appendix C: Stakeholder Analysis and Communication Tool (Word)

Required Media
• Institute for Healthcare Improvement. (n.d.). Quality improvement essentials toolkitLinks to an external site. [Multimedia]. https://www.ihi.org/resources/Pages/Tools/Quality-Improvement-Essentials-Toolkit.aspx