Scenario & Project Instructions You are the new nurse manager on a Heart Failure/Cardiac step‑down unit.  Let us consider the following for the quality improvement project: You are a new manager on your Heart Failure/Cardiac step-down unit

Active Learning Activity Week 2- Leadership in QI Paper Outline Submission

📌 What Is Due This Week (WEEK 2): Your OUTLINE

This week, you are only submitting your outline, not the full paper.

Your Outline Must Include:

• At least 5 scholarly references
• Each reference must include a DOI
• If I cannot verify your sources, points will be deducted
• 1–2 clear sentences or bullet points for every required section of the final paper- ensure you use your references and cite your points
• Maximum length: 3 pages (not counting cover page or reference page)
• I will stop reading after page 3
• Must be submitted in APA 7 format- cover page, reference page
• Use this outline to begin your research: you will need these sources for your final paper.

Helpful Resource:

Great resource to assist you: Reference List: Author/Authors – Purdue OWL® – Purdue University

📘 Week 5 Assignment Content (What Your Paper Must Cover More in Depth)

1. Scenario & Project Instructions

You are the new nurse manager on a Heart Failure/Cardiac step‑down unit.

 Let us consider the following for the quality improvement project:

You are a new manager on your Heart Failure/Cardiac step-down unit and have high hopes for your floor.

You are to identify 3 IT projects that you as the nurse manager of a nursing unit could develop to support the operations of the nursing floor to promote compliance with daily weights for your HF patients.

There are multiple approaches to analyzing data. AI is the latest advance in machine learning approaches that include supervised, in which data is labeled and the algorithm is guided with statistical considerations, and unsupervised, in which unlabeled data is used to infer meaning. While robust, machine learning approaches require interdisciplinary teams and large resource dedication to complete.

As you do your RCA analysis you realize that compliance to many of the issues causing experiences on your floor is due to the poor health data literacy within your nursing staff. 

Why is it important for nurse leaders to develop health data literacy? This question must be answered and supported by scholarly sources

Data to support patient care comes from a variety of sources that contain differing data types- must be included in your final submission [in your outline you may summarize your findings]. Key activities to use clinical data include identifying the sources of data, understanding the data types and associated methods to work with the data, and identifying the necessary resources to complete your IT project.

As you begin to form your team for your IT projects you question yourself as to who will comprise the team.

Identifying and assembling an adequate project team is based on the needs of the project. At a minimum, you will need to include frontline staff that will use the product, a data analyst capable of completing the ETL process on the data, and potentially statisticians to conduct appropriate model building and outcomes analyses.

Who are the various team members to consider adding to the team? Identify their roles and contributions to the project. Here you will name and describe their role and function in implementing your projects- be detailed in your paper.

Finally all projects require review and potential revision over time. Follow-up and review of implemented programs should be included in the initial planning stages and resource allocation decisions at project inception.

2. IT Projects (3 total)

Identify three IT projects that could improve daily weight compliance for HF patients.

Label them clearly:

• IT Project 1: ______
• IT Project 2: ______
• IT Project 3: ______

3. Data Analysis & AI

Briefly explain:

• Supervised vs. unsupervised machine learning
• Why AI requires interdisciplinary teams and resources

4. Health Data Literacy

During your RCA, you discover poor health data literacy among staff.

You must answer:

• Why is health data literacy essential for nurse leaders?
• Support with scholarly sources.

5. Data Sources & Data Types

Your final paper must describe:

• Different sources of clinical data
• Different data types
• How these data types are used
• What resources are needed to complete your IT projects

(For the outline, you may summarize these points.)

6. Project Team Members

Identify who should be on your IT project team, including:

• Frontline staff
• Data analyst (ETL processes)
• Statistician (model building, outcomes analysis)
• Any additional roles needed
• Explain each member’s role and contribution.

7. Follow‑Up & Sustainability

All QI projects require:

• Ongoing review
• Revision over time
• Planning for follow‑up from the beginning

Explain how you will monitor and sustain your projects.

***Each of these numbered sections make great level 1 APA headings for your paper- which are required at this level.

✅ What Will Be Due in WEEK 5: Your FINAL PAPER

In Week 5, you will submit your full Leadership in Quality Improvement (QI) Paper.

Your outline this week is meant to help you prepare for this larger assignment.

📄 Final Paper Requirements (Week 5 Submission):

• Length: 7–9 pages (not including cover page or references)
• Format: APA 7th edition
• Minimum 5 scholarly references (with DOIs)
• Graduate‑level writing
• Must include:
• Introduction
• Well‑developed sections answering all assignment questions
• Conclusion that synthesizes key points
• APA headings, cover page, reference page
• Ensure you review the rubric of assignments prior to submission

🎯 Why the Outline Matters

Your outline:

• Helps you organize your ideas early
• Ensures you are covering all required sections
• Allows you to receive feedback before the final paper is due
• Counts toward your success on a paper worth 18% of your grade

Rubric Details

Maximum Score

100 points

Excellent

The learning activity questions are answered comprehensively. All the following elements are included: a. The problem or issue you are presented and clearly explained, and the outline is clear and follows the established format for outlines. There is an introduction to the problem being presented.

50

Satisfactory

The learning activity questions are not answered comprehensively. All the following elements are included: a. The problem or issue you are presented with no supportive evidence and somewhat clearly explained, and the outline follows some of the established formats for outlines. There is a vague introduction to the problem being presented.

37.5

Unsatisfactory

The learning activity questions are not answered comprehensively. All the following elements are included: a. The problem or issue you are not presented and clearly explained, and the outline has multiple lapses in format and structure. There is no introduction to the problem being presented.

25

Poor

The learning activity questions are not answered comprehensively. All the following elements are included: a. The problem or issue you are not presented and clearly explained, and the outline has excessive lapses in format and structure. There is no introduction to the problem being presented.

12.5

Excellent

Utilizes at least 5 sources and all sources are current within 5 years. Cited following APA format. All REFERENCES have DOI Numbers

25

Satisfactory

Utilizes at least 4 current (within 5 years) but ALL are cited following APA format. 4 REFERENCES have DOI Numbers

18.75

Unsatisfactory

Utilizes at least 3 current (within 5 years) and some are cited NOT following APA format. 3 REFERENCES have DOI Numbers

12.5

Poor

Does not use at least 3 sources and/or 3 sources are NOT current (within 5 years) and some are cited NOT following APA format.

6.25

Excellent

Minimal spelling and/or grammar mistakes. APA format is maintained. Page requirement is maintained. Similarity index and AI index 20% or lower.

25

Satisfactory

Some spelling, APA, and/or grammar mistakes. Page requirement is at least 1 page below or above the requirement. Similarity index and AI index 25% or lower.

18.75

Unsatisfactory

Noticeable spelling, APA, and/or grammar mistakes. Page requirement is 2 pages above or below the requirement. Similarity index and AI index 30% or lower.

12.5

Poor

An unacceptable number of spelling, APA, and/or grammar mistakes. Similarity index and AI index above 30%.

6.25