Assignment: Benchmark – Evidence-Based Practice Project Proposal: Organizational Culture and Readiness

Assignment: Benchmark – Evidence-Based Practice Project Proposal: Organizational Culture and Readiness

Assignment: Benchmark – Evidence-Based Practice Project Proposal: Organizational Culture and Readiness

Assessment Description

In order to successfully implement a change within an organization, the change agent must assess the organization’s culture and readiness for change.

In 750-1,000 words, analyze the culture and level of readiness of the organization for which your evidence-based practice project is proposed.

You will use the assessment of the organization’s culture and readiness in the Topic 8 assignment, during which you will synthesize the various aspects of your project into a final paper detailing your evidence-based practice project proposal.

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Include the following:

Describe the organization’s culture and explain to what degree the culture supports change. Consider organizational and leadership structure, mission and values, interprofessional collaboration/team engagement, communication, perception of the organization by employees, etc.

Select an organizational readiness tool and assess the level or readiness for change within your organization. Identify the readiness tool and summarize the survey results.

Propose strategies to better facilitate the readiness of the organization.

Discuss the degree to which the organizational culture will support and sustain an evidence-based practice change. Consider strengths and weaknesses, potential barriers, stakeholder support, timing of the proposal, and resources.

Discuss what health care process and systems you would recommend for improving quality, safety, and cost-effectiveness for the organization.

Identify the stakeholders and team members for the project. Include what their duties will be in the evidence-based practice project proposal.

Explain what information and communication technologies are needed for the implementation and how they will be integrated in the setting by the internal stakeholders.

Explain how these will help improve nursing practice and care delivery for individuals and populations for your intervention.

Refer to the “Evidence-Based Practice Project Proposal – Assignment Overview” document, located in Class Resources, for an overview of the evidence-based practice project proposal assignments.

You are required to cite a minimum of four peer-reviewed sources to complete this assignment. Sources must be published within the last 5 years and appropriate for the assignment criteria and nursing content.

Complete the “APA Writing Checklist,” located in Class Resources, to ensure that your paper adheres to APA style and formatting criteria and general guidelines for academic writing. Include the completed checklist as an appendix at the end of your paper.

Prepare this assignment according to the guidelines found in the APA Style Guide, 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. A link to the LopesWrite technical support articles is located in Class Resources if you need assistance.

Benchmark Information

This benchmark assignment assesses the following programmatic competencies:

MBA-MSN; MSN

3.1: Assess health care processes and systems to recommend measures for improving quality, safety, and cost-effectiveness across an organization.

3.3: Integrate appropriate information and communication technologies to improve nursing practice and care delivery for individuals and populations.

Benchmark – Evidence-Based Practice Project Proposal: Organizational Culture and Readiness – Rubric

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Rubric Criteria

Total100 points

Criterion
1. Unsatisfactory

2. Insufficient

3. Approaching

4. Acceptable

5. Target

Organizational Culture and Degree to Which Culture Supports Change

Organizational Culture and Degree to Which Culture Supports Change

0 points

The organizational culture and the degree to which it supports change are not discussed.
8 points

The discussion of organizational culture and the degree to which it supports change are incomplete.

8.8 points

The organizational culture and the degree to which it supports change are summarized. Some key aspects of the culture are outlined but lack?explanation and supporting research.

9.2 points

The organizational culture and the degree to which it supports change are discussed. Key aspects of the culture are included. In general, explanations and support are provided. Minor detail is needed for clarity or support.

10 points

The organizational culture and the degree to which it supports change are thoroughly discussed. The various aspects of the culture are included. Thorough explanations and strong supporting research are provided.

Organizational Readiness Tool and Readiness Assessment

Organizational Readiness Tool and Readiness Assessment

0 points

An organizational readiness tool is not selected; the level or readiness is not assessed.

8 points

The organizational readiness tool is identified. The survey results and interpretation are incomplete.

8.8 points

The organizational readiness tool is identified, and the survey results are summarized. The degree to which the culture will support and sustain evidence-based practice changes is generally discussed. The narrative lacks explanation and supporting research.

9.2 points

The organizational readiness tool is identified, and the survey results are presented. The degree to which the culture will support and sustain an evidence-based practice changes is discussed. Strengths and weaknesses, potential barriers, stakeholder support, timing of the proposal, and resources are generally considered. Some minor rationale is needed.

10 points

The organizational readiness tool is identified, and the survey results are presented. The degree to which the culture will support and sustain an evidence-based practice changes is thoroughly discussed. Strengths and weaknesses, potential barriers, stakeholder support, timing of the proposal, and resources are clearly considered. Thorough explanations and strong supporting research are provided.

Health Care Process and Systems Recommended for Improving Quality, Safety, Cost-Effectiveness (B)

Health Care Process and Systems Recommended for Improving Quality, Safety, and Cost-Effectiveness (C3.1)

0 points

A discussion on what health care process and systems are recommended for improving quality, safety, and cost-effectiveness for the organization is omitted.
16 points

A discussion on what health care process and systems are recommended for improving quality, safety, and cost-effectiveness for the organization is incomplete.

17.6 points

A summary on what health care process and systems are recommended for improving quality, safety, and cost-effectiveness for the organization is presented. The narrative lacks explanation and supporting research.
18.4 points

The health care process and systems recommended for improving quality, safety, and cost-effectiveness for the organization is discussed. Minor detail is needed for clarity or support.

20 points

The health care process and systems recommended for improving quality, safety, and cost-effectiveness for the organization is thoroughly discussed. Thorough explanations and strong supporting research are provided.

Strategies to Facilitate Organizational Readiness

Strategies to Facilitate Organizational Readiness
0 points

Strategies to better facilitate the readiness of the organization are not proposed.

8 points

Strategies to better facilitate the readiness of the organization are incomplete.

8.8 points

General strategies to better facilitate the readiness of the organization are proposed. The strategies lack explanation and supporting research.

9.2 points

Strategies to better facilitate the readiness of the organization are proposed. Minor detail is needed for clarity or support.

10 points

Clear strategies to better facilitate the readiness of the organization are proposed. Thorough explanations and strong supporting research are provided.

Organizational Culture in Evidence-Based Practice Change

0 points

The description of the degree to which the organizational culture will support and sustain an evidence-based practice change is not discussed.

8 points

The description of the degree to which the organizational culture will support and sustain an evidence-based practice change is incomplete.

8.8 points

The description of the degree to which the organizational culture will support and sustain an evidence-based practice change is discussed. The strategies lack explanation and supporting research.

9.2 points

The description of the degree to which the organizational culture will support and sustain an evidence-based practice change is discussed. Minor detail is needed for clarity or support.

10 points

The description of the degree to which the organizational culture will support and sustain an evidence-based practice change is thoroughly discussed. Thorough explanations and strong supporting research are provided.

Stakeholders and Team Members Needed

Stakeholders and Team Members Needed
0 points

Stakeholders and team members for the project are omitted.
4 points

Stakeholders and team members for the project are only partially identified.

4.4 points

Some key stakeholders and team members for the project, including their respective duties, are outlined.

4.6 points

Key stakeholders and team members for the project, including their respective duties, are identified. Minor detail is needed for clarity or support.

5 points

The stakeholders and team members for the project, including their respective duties, are thoroughly identified.

Information and Communication Technologies Needed for Implementation (B)

Information and Communication Technologies Needed for Implementation (C.3.3)

0 points

The information and communication technologies needed for implementation and how they will be integrated in the setting by the internal stakeholders are omitted.

8 points

The information and communication technologies needed for implementation and how they will be integrated in the setting by the internal stakeholders are only partially explained.

8.8 points

The information and communication technologies needed for implementation and how they will be integrated in the setting by the internal stakeholders are summarized. More explanation is need for how these will help improve nursing practice and care delivery for individuals and populations for the intervention.

9.2 points

The information and communication technologies needed for implementation and how they will be integrated in the setting by the internal stakeholders are discussed. How they will help improve nursing practice and care delivery for individuals and populations for the intervention is explained. Minor detail is needed for clarity or support.
10 points

The information and communication technologies needed for implementation and how they will be integrated in the setting by the internal stakeholders are clearly discussed. How they will help improve nursing practice and care delivery for individuals and populations for the intervention is thoroughly explained. Clear support is provided.

Required Sources

Required Sources

0 points

Sources are not included.

4 points

Number of required sources is only partially met.

4.4 points

Number of required sources is met, but sources are outdated or inappropriate.
4.6 points

Number of required sources is met. Sources are current, but not all sources are appropriate for the assignment criteria and nursing content.

5 points

Number of required resources is met. Sources are current, and appropriate for the assignment criteria and nursing content.

Thesis Development and Purpose

Communicates reason for writing and demonstrates awareness of audience.
0 points

The thesis, position, or purpose is not discernible. No awareness of the appropriate audience is evident.

1.6 points

The thesis, position, or purpose is discernable in most aspects but is occasionally weak or unclear. There is limited awareness of the appropriate audience.
1.76 points

The thesis, position, or purpose is adequately developed. An awareness of the appropriate audience is demonstrated.

1.84 points

The thesis, position, or purpose is clearly communicated throughout and clearly directed to a specific audience.
2 points

The thesis, position, or purpose is persuasively developed throughout and skillfully directed to a specific audience.

Development, Structure, and Conclusion

Advances position or purpose throughout writing; conclusion aligns to and evolves from development.

0 points

No advancement of the thesis, position, or purpose is evident. Connections between paragraphs are missing or inappropriate. No conclusion is offered.
4 points

Limited advancement of thesis, position, or purpose is discernable. There are inconsistencies in organization or the relationship of ideas. Conclusion is simplistic and not fully aligned to the development of the purpose.

4.4 points

The thesis, position, or purpose is advanced in most aspects. Ideas clearly build on each other. Conclusion aligns to the development of the purpose.
4.6 points

The thesis, position, or purpose is logically advanced throughout. The progression of ideas is coherent and unified. A clear and plausible conclusion aligns to the development of the purpose.

5 points

The thesis, position, or purpose is coherently and cohesively advanced throughout. The progression of ideas is coherent and unified. A convincing and unambiguous conclusion aligns to the development of the purpose.

Evidence

Selects and integrates evidence to support and advance position/purpose; considers other perspectives.
0 points

Evidence to support the thesis, position, or purpose is absent. The writing relies entirely on the perspective of the writer.

4 points

Evidence is used but is insufficient or of limited relevance. Simplistic explanation or integration of other perspectives is present.
4.4 points

Relevant evidence that includes other perspectives is used.

4.6 points

Specific and appropriate evidence is included. Other perspectives are integrated.
5 points

Comprehensive and compelling evidence is included. Multiple other perspectives are integrated effectively.

Mechanics of Writing

Includes spelling, capitalization, punctuation, grammar, language use, sentence structure, etc.

0 points

Errors in grammar or syntax are pervasive and impede meaning. Incorrect language choice or sentence structure errors are found throughout.

4 points

Frequent and repetitive mechanical errors are present. Inconsistencies in language choice or sentence structure are recurrent.
4.4 points

Occasional mechanical errors are present. Language choice is generally appropriate. Varied sentence structure is attempted.

4.6 pointsFew mechanical errors are present. Suitable language choice and sentence structure are used.

5 points

No mechanical errors are present. Skilled control of language choice and sentence structure are used throughout.

Format/Documentation

Uses appropriate style, such as APA, MLA, etc., for college, subject, and level; documents sources using citations, footnotes, references, bibliography, etc., appropriate to assignment and discipline.

0 points

Appropriate format is not used. No documentation of sources is provided.
2.4 points

Appropriate format is attempted, but some elements are missing. Frequent errors in documentation of sources are evident.

2.64 points

Appropriate format and documentation are used, although there are some obvious errors.

2.76 points

Appropriate format and documentation are used with only minor errors.

3 points

No errors in formatting or documentation are present. Selectivity in the use of direct quotations and synthesis of sources is demonstrated.

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