Write a 1,250-1,500-word essay about quality improvement an abstract is required . Include the following points in your essay:
Write a 1,250-1,500-word essay about quality improvement an abstract is required . Include the following points in your essay:
1. Describe which accrediting body would be most appropriate for your health care organization.
2. Summarize the requirements to obtain accreditation.
3. Based on your research and experience, what performance or quality metrics could you focus on for a quality improvement project to present to the accrediting body?
4. How does the quality performance financially impact the organization?
Include at least three references, including the textbook:
Penner, S. J. (2017). Chapter 1 Economics of Health care. In Economics and financial management for nurses and nurse leaders, third edition, Springer Publishing Company.
Prepare this assignment according to the guidelines found in the APA 7th edition Style Guide
This assignment uses a rubric (BELOW). Please review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for successful completion.
Quality Improvement Essay – Rubric
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Appropriate Accrediting Body
16.2 points
Criteria Description
Appropriate Accrediting Body
5. Excellent
16.2 points
The essay skillfully describes in a well-researched manner what accrediting body would be most appropriate for the selected health care organization.
4. Good
14.9 points
The essay vaguely describes what accrediting body would be most appropriate for the selected health care organization. Little relevant or supportive research is included.
3. Satisfactory
14.26 points
The essay clearly describes what accrediting body would be most appropriate for the selected health care organization. Some relevant and supportive research is included.
2. Less Than Satisfactory
12.96 points
The essay soundly describes in a well-researched manner what accrediting body would be most appropriate for the selected health care organization.
1. Unsatisfactory
0 points
The essay does not adequately describe what accrediting body would be most appropriate for the selected health care organization. No relevant or supportive research is included.
Obtaining Accreditation
16.2 points
Criteria Description
Obtaining Accreditation
5. Excellent
16.2 points
The essay substantially summarizes the requirements to obtain accreditation.
4. Good
14.9 points
The essay soundly summarizes the requirements to obtain accreditation.
3. Satisfactory
14.26 points
The essay clearly summarizes the requirements to obtain accreditation.
2. Less Than Satisfactory
12.96 points
The essay does not clearly summarize the requirements to obtain accreditation.
1. Unsatisfactory
0 points
The essay does not adequately summarize the requirements to obtain accreditation.
Quality Improvement
15.3 points
Criteria Description
Quality Improvement
5. Excellent
15.3 points
The essay thoroughly and skillfully identifies what performance or quality metrics could result in a quality improvement project to present to the accrediting body.
4. Good
14.08 points
The essay thoroughly identifies what performance or quality metrics could result in a quality improvement project to present to the accrediting body.
3. Satisfactory
13.46 points
The essay clearly identifies what performance or quality metrics could result in a quality improvement project to present to the accrediting body.
2. Less Than Satisfactory
12.24 points
The essay does not clearly identify what performance or quality metrics could result in a quality improvement project to present to the accrediting body.
1. Unsatisfactory
0 points
The essay does not sufficiently identify what performance or quality metrics could result in a quality improvement project to present to the accrediting body.
Financial Impact
15.3 points
Criteria Description
Financial Impact
5. Excellent
15.3 points
The essay comprehensively describes how the quality performance can financially impact the organization.
4. Good
14.08 points
The essay soundly describes how the quality performance can financially impact the organization.
3. Satisfactory
13.46 points
The essay clearly describes how the quality performance can financially impact the organization.
2. Less Than Satisfactory
12.24 points
The essay does not clearly describe how the quality performance can financially impact the organization.
1. Unsatisfactory
0 points
The essay does not sufficiently describe how the quality performance can financially impact the organization.
Thesis Development and Purpose
6.3 points
Criteria Description
Thesis Development and Purpose
5. Excellent
6.3 points
Thesis is comprehensive and contains the essence of the paper. Thesis statement makes the purpose of the paper clear.
4. Good
5.8 points
Thesis is clear and forecasts the development of the paper. Thesis is descriptive and reflective of the arguments and appropriate to the purpose.
3. Satisfactory
5.54 points
Thesis is apparent and appropriate to purpose.
2. Less Than Satisfactory
5.04 points
Thesis is insufficiently developed or vague. Purpose is not clear.
1. Unsatisfactory
0 points
Paper lacks any discernible overall purpose or organizing claim.
Argument Logic and Construction
7.2 points
Criteria Description
Argument Logic and Construction
5. Excellent
7.2 points
Clear and convincing argument that presents a persuasive claim in a distinctive and compelling manner. All sources are authoritative.
4. Good
6.62 points
Argument is orderly, but may have a few inconsistencies. The argument presents minimal justification of claims. Argument logically, but not thoroughly, supports the purpose. Sources used are credible. Introduction and conclusion bracket the thesis.
3. Satisfactory
6.34 points
Argument shows logical progressions. Techniques of argumentation are evident. There is a smooth progression of claims from introduction to conclusion. Most sources are authoritative.
2. Less Than Satisfactory
5.76 points
Sufficient justification of claims is lacking. Argument lacks consistent unity. There are obvious flaws in the logic. Some sources have questionable credibility.
1. Unsatisfactory
0 points
Statement of purpose is not justified by the conclusion. The conclusion does not support the claim made. Argument is incoherent and uses noncredible sources.
Mechanics of Writing (includes spelling, punctuation, grammar, language use)
4.5 points
Criteria Description
Mechanics of Writing (includes spelling, punctuation, grammar, language use)
5. Excellent
4.5 points
Writer is clearly in command of standard, written, academic English.
4. Good
4.14 points
Prose is largely free of mechanical errors, although a few may be present. The writer uses a variety of effective sentence structures and figures of speech.
3. Satisfactory
3.96 points
Some mechanical errors or typos are present, but they are not overly distracting to the reader. Correct and varied sentence structure and audience-appropriate language are employed.
2. Less Than Satisfactory
3.6 points
Frequent and repetitive mechanical errors distract the reader. Inconsistencies in language choice (register) or word choice are present. Sentence structure is correct but not varied.
1. Unsatisfactory
0 points
Surface errors are pervasive enough that they impede communication of meaning. Inappropriate word choice or sentence construction is used.
Paper Format (Use of appropriate style for the major and assignment)
4.5 points
Criteria Description
Paper Format (Use of appropriate style for the major and assignment)
5. Excellent
4.5 points
All format elements are correct.
4. Good
4.14 points
Template is used, and formatting is correct, although some minor errors may be present.
3. Satisfactory
3.96 points
Template is fully used; There are virtually no errors in formatting style.
2. Less Than Satisfactory
3.6 points
Template is used, but some elements are missing or mistaken; lack of control with formatting is apparent.
1. Unsatisfactory
0 points
Template is not used appropriately or documentation format is rarely followed correctly.
Documentation of Sources
4.5 points
Criteria Description
Documentation of Sources (citations, footnotes, references, bibliography, etc., as appropriate to assignment and style)
5. Excellent
4.5 points
Sources are completely and correctly documented, as appropriate to assignment and style, and format is free of error.
4. Good
4.14 points
Sources are documented, as appropriate to assignment and style, and format is mostly correct.
3. Satisfactory
3.96 points
Sources are documented, as appropriate to assignment and style, although some formatting errors may be present.
2. Less Than Satisfactory
3.6 points
Documentation of sources is inconsistent or incorrect, as appropriate to assignment and style, with numerous formatting errors.
1. Unsatisfactory
0 points
Sources are not documented.
TOTAL POINTS: 90
