Attached you will find a template that will guide you in your QI project.At this time we will be addressing the FOCUS part of our FOCUS PDSA cycle on the attached template. We will be completing the P

Fair

Good

Excellent

Score

Plan (25%)

Discusses the plan for implementation of a QI project.

Does not list enough steps to clearly outline the intended implementation plan. Limited discussion or omitted pertinent information regarding the who, what, where, when.

0-14 points

Lists steps to be completed for project implementation, but omits some information regarding who, what, where and when.

15-17 points

Clearly identifies the who, what, where, and when of project implementation, with comprehensive listing of the steps and resources required.

18-20 points

D0 (25%)

Identifies appropriate change and leadership theories to facilitate implementation. Considers potential barriers and facilitators to project implementation.

Incomplete list of barriers and facilitators. No discuss of theories to assist in implementation.

0-14 points

Fairly comprehensive list of potential barriers and facilitators. Only identifies a change theory or a leadership theory.

15-17 points

Identifies an appropriate change and leadership theory. Comprehensive list of barriers and facilitators to project implementation.

18-20 points

Study (25%)

Explains methods for evaluating effectiveness of QI intervention, driven by both quantitative and qualitative methods

Incorrect or missing information on data collection and measurement. No discussion of alternative methods for evaluation of effectiveness.

0-14 points

Lists some methods of data collection. Limited discussion on alternate methods for evaluating effectiveness of the intervention.

15-17 points

Correctly and comprehensively discusses the process for collecting, measuring and evaluating data sources for project evaluation. Considers both empirical and anecdotal data sources.

18-20 points

Act (25%)

Identifies alternative methods for achieving desired outcomes and methods for sustaining change.

Information omitted regarding feasible alternatives, dissemination of information and/or re-evaluation techniques.

0-14 points

Provides a thoughtful list of alternatives that may or may not be suitable for the selected issue or setting. Limited discussion on dissemination or re-evaluation techniques.

15-17 points

Provides a comprehensive list of feasible alternatives to consider, as well as discusses methods for sustaining and disseminating the change. Identifies intervals in which to re-evaluate effectiveness of the intervention

18-20 points

Communicates through writing that is concise, balanced and logically organized

(10%)

Communicates through writing that is not concise, balanced or logically organized

0-6 points

Communicates through writing that is not concise and is inconsistent in balance and logic

7-8 points

Communicates through writing that is concise, balanced, and logically organized

9-10 points

Correctly uses 6th edition APA format in writing and citations

(10%)

Does not correctly apply APA 6th edition style and formatting and/or does not conform to instructions.

0-4 points

Inconsistent use of APA 6th edition style and formatting and/or inconsistently follows instructions

5-8 points

Correct application of APA 6th edition style and formatting, with 6 errors or less per page. Conforms to all instructions.

9-10 points

Total