Quality Management Executive Summary Essay

W6A1 – Quality Management Executive Summary Essay

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The primary goals of the executive summary are to provide a condensed version of the main document, such as a business plan, and to grab the attention of the reader(s).  The executive summary is an informational document and covers the main parts of a plan or proposal. 

Guidelines for Quality Management Executive Summary Essay – a minimum of 5 references required (please review rubric)

• Write an Executive Summary on a Quality Improvement Initiative (p. 389 Roussel textbook).
• Brief Introduction
• Briefly identify the clinical issue – including how it was discovered – Charts, staff, observation, evaluations
• Briefly identify the root cause(s) – including how you found the root cause(s)
• A brief summary of aggregate data – describe how you got the data – from risk management, benchmarks, national databases, financial
• List or table of major barriers and facilitators within unit/organization
• A brief list of recommendations – potential actions to resolve the issue
• Brief conclusion

Rubric

MSN Standard Essay Rubric 100 pts (1)

MSN Standard Essay Rubric 100 pts (1)
Criteria	Ratings	Pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeIntegration of Knowledge:Follows the directions for the essay. In-depth discussion and elaboration throughout the paper.	25 ptsAThe assignment demonstrates that the student has a clear and relevant understanding and application of concepts learned from course materials and work. Concepts are written within student’s own insights. The student provides concluding remarks that show analysis and synthesis of ideas.22.25 ptsBThe assignment demonstrates that the student understands and has applied concepts learned in the course. Some of the conclusions are not supported by the evidence, therefore, lacks analysis and synthesis of ideas.19.75 ptsCThe assignment demonstrates that the student lacks in-depth understandings of concepts learned in the course. The evidence does not support the conclusions, and there is no analysis or synthesis of ideas.17.25 ptsDThe assignment demonstrates that students lack in-depth understandings of concepts learned in the course.0 ptsNo Marks	25 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeScholarly EBP:Integrates evidence to support assignment Sources may include both general background sources and specialized sources. Special-interest sources and popular literature are cited as such Sources are cited per APA One (1) point will be taken off for incorrect/missing references. Half (1/2) a point will be taken off for incorrect /missing citations.	25 ptsAIntegrates evidence to support initial discussion from the assigned course material. Scholarly resources are from Vise Library or a similar source 4 current sources, of which at least 3 are peer-review journal articles or scholarly books. Sources include both general background sources and specialized sources. All websites utilized are authoritative.22.25 ptsBIntegrates evidence to support initial discussion from the assigned course material. Scholarly resources are from Vise Library or a similar source 3 current sources, of which at least 2 are peer-review journal articles or scholarly books. All websites utilized are authoritative.19.75 ptsCFewer than 5 current sources or fewer than 2 of 4 are scholarly resources. All websites utilized are credible.17.25 ptsDFewer than 5 current sources or fewer than 1 of 4 are scholarly resources. Not all websites utilized are credible, and/or sources are not current.0 ptsFQuality is below MSN expectation, or no submission	25 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeCohesiveness:Ties together information from required sources	25 ptsAExpertly ties together information from all sources. Paper flows from one issue to the next. Student’s writing demonstrates an understanding of the relationship among material obtained from all sources.22.25 ptsBProficiently ties together information from all sources. Paper flows with only some disjointedness. Student’s writing demonstrates an understanding of the relationship among material obtained from all sources.19.75 ptsCInadequately ties together information from all sources. Paper does not flow – disjointedness is apparent. Student’s writing does not demonstrate an understanding of the relationship among material obtained from all sources.17.25 ptsDDoes not tie together information. Paper does not flow and appears to be created from disparate issues. Writing does not demonstrate an understanding of relationships from sources.0 ptsFQuality is below MSN expectation, or no submission	25 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeAcademic Writing:Communicates/writes in an academic manner. Follows APA style for writing: grammar, spelling, syntax, punctuation (Grammarly). APA style including set-up of essay.	25 ptsAExpert writing style that is clear and concise in an organized manner with 3 or less errors. The writing uses correct grammar, punctuation, syntax, spelling, and APA format.22.25 ptsBAbove-average writing style that is clear. Presents information in an organized manner with 5 or less errors. The writing uses correct grammar, punctuation, syntax, spelling, and APA format.19.75 ptsCAverage and/or casual writing style. Writing is clear but lacks organization with 10 or less errors. The writing contains some errors in grammar, punctuation, syntax, spelling, and APA format.17.25 ptsDBelow-average/poor writing style. The writing style is difficult for readers to follow.0 ptsFQuality is below MSN expectation, or no submission	25 pts
Total Points: 100