SCHOLARLY ACTIVITY SUMMARY 2
SCHOLARLY ACTIVITY SUMMARY 2
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SCHOLARLY ACTIVITY SUMMARY
Marian Alli
Grand Canyon University
Scholarly Activity Summary
Professor Mary Sizemore
May 12, 2022.
During my vacation, I participated in a quality improvement committee meeting for a community-based group. A quality improvement committee consists of a group of people who are tasked with the job of ensuring that the processes of a company are continually improved (Vessey et al., 2021). Additionally, the participants of this panel hoped to fix numerous issues inside the business and devise strategies for progress. The group included representatives from all relevant parties including beneficiaries. I attended the event in my capacity as a project beneficiary who also happens to be the target market. Because I work as a nurse, the exercise helped me to improve my understanding of how to recognize a concern or a risk and devise strategies for enhancing the overall quality of care.
A number of issues needed to be addressed by the quality improvement committee. First, there was a worry about beneficiary engagement in programs. Beneficiaries were apprehensive about participating in projects that were intended to help them. It posed a dilemma because it jeopardized the program’s effectiveness as well as the long-term viability of the intervention’s results. The issue would have ramifications for both the implementing partners and even the program beneficiaries. This is because the project implementation group will, or may not reach their aim and the beneficiaries will continue suffering as a result of this. One of the key issues that the panel had to deal with was a misalignment in communication between the benefactors and the program managers. It is truly a regret that most of the beneficiaries were unable to comprehend the jargon utilized by the officials. It may have even led to the first issue. Furthermore, a lack of comprehension led in a lack of effective implementation of the programs. There have been reports that the officials speak in technical language that the beneficiaries are not familiar with. As a result, inadequate communication occurred, which was a significant component to the project’s failure.
In order to resolve the issue, the committee established an effective communications network that would suit all parties while also ensuring cooperation and integration of actions. The staffs were informed of their objectives, which included implementing tactics that would be beneficial to them when interacting with beneficiaries. The team was energized and eager to succeed. At the end of the program, participants were informed about the advantages of participating in programs.
The panel identified the following competencies as being necessary for it to enhance the standard of performance:
• Establishing realistic expectations for work
• Collaboration, cooperation, and effective communications
• Establishing a work group of employees
As a certified nurse, I have learnt that in order to make sure that a project is effective, everyone involved must have a mutual understanding of what is being done. When it comes to other professions, nurses and clinicians must work together to develop a shared understanding of the patient’s contributions to treatment so as to ensure that the patient’s contributions are effective. I also learned that while tackling a specific problem, it is critical to have a wide picture of the situation and build a remedy that considers other elements that may have an indirect impact on the problem.
Reference
Vessey, J. A., Wentzell, K., Wendt, J., & Glynn, D. (2021). DNP scholarly projects: Unintended consequences for academic-practice partnerships. Journal of Professional Nursing, 37(3), 516-520. https://doi.org/ 10.1016/j.profnurs.2021.03.007
