APA format

1) Minimum  8 full pages (No word count per page)- Follow the 3 x 3 rule: minimum three paragraphs per page

           Part 1: minimum  2 pages

           Part 2: minimum 2 pages

           Part 3: minimum 2 pages

           Part 4: minimum 2 pages

   Submit 1 document per part

2)¨******APA norms

         All paragraphs must be narrative and cited in the text- each paragraph

         Bulleted responses are not accepted

         Don't write in the first person 

         Don't copy and paste the questions.

         Answer the question objectively, do not make introductions to your answers, answer it when you start the paragraph

Submit 1 document per part

3)****************************** It will be verified by Turnitin (Identify the percentage of exact match of writing with any other resource on the internet and academic sources, including universities and data banks) 

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4) Minimum 4 references (APA format) per part not older than 5 years  (Journals, books) (No websites)

All references must be consistent with the topic-purpose-focus of the parts. Different references are not allowed.

5) Identify your answer with the numbers, according to the question. Start your answer on the same line, not the next

Example:

Q 1. Nursing is XXXXX

Q 2. Health is XXXX

6) You must name the files according to the part you are answering: 

Example:

Part 1.doc 

Part 2.doc

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Part 1:Improve staff communication

Clinical process: Improve staff communication. Healthcare workers and administration leaders should work together to develop processes to report critical test results in a timely fashion.

1. Introduction

a. Explaining the clinical process

b. Explain why it needs to be change

2.Identify a change that could be implemented in your clinical practice (Improve staff communication)

3. Describe an clearly the process change recommend by using Kotter's 8 steps

a. Step One: Create Urgency

b. Step Two: Form a Powerful Coalition

c. Step Three: Create a Vision for Change

d. Step Four: Communicate the Vision

e. Step Five: Remove Obstacles

f. Step Six: Create Short-Term Wins

g. Step Seven: Build on the Change

h. Step Eight: Anchor the Changes in Corporate Culture

4. Conclusion

a. explaining the benefits of your proposed changes

Part 2: Use medicines safely.

Clinical process:  Use medicines safely. All medications should be clearly labeled. Nurses and other clinical staff should keep a detailed record of the patient's medications. Patients should receive written documentation about the medicines they need to take and be encouraged to update their providers of any medication changes.

1. Introduction

a. Explaining the clinical process

b. Explain why it needs to be change

2.Identify a change that could be implemented in your clinical practice (Improve staff communication)

3. Clearly describe your proposed change using Kotter's 8 steps

a. Step One: Create Urgency

b. Step Two: Form a Powerful Coalition

c. Step Three: Create a Vision for Change

d. Step Four: Communicate the Vision

e. Step Five: Remove Obstacles

f. Step Six: Create Short-Term Wins

g. Step Seven: Build on the Change

h. Step Eight: Anchor the Changes in Corporate Culture

4. Conclusion

a. explaining the benefits of your proposed changes

Part 3: Prevent infection

Clinical process:  Prevent infection. Employees should follow the hand cleaning guidelines from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) or WHO. Hospital administrators should set goals for hand cleaning and infection control and seek continuous improvement in this area.

1. Introduction

a. Explaining the clinical process

b. Explain why it needs to be change

2.Identify a change that could be implemented in your clinical practice (Improve staff communication)

3. Clearly describe your proposed change using Kotter's 8 steps

a. Step One: Create Urgency

b. Step Two: Form a Powerful Coalition

c. Step Three: Create a Vision for Change

d. Step Four: Communicate the Vision

e. Step Five: Remove Obstacles

f. Step Six: Create Short-Term Wins

g. Step Seven: Build on the Change

h. Step Eight: Anchor the Changes in Corporate Culture

4. Conclusion

a. explaining the benefits of your proposed changes

Part 4:  Use alarms safely 

Clinical process:   Use alarms safely. Make improvements to medical equipment alarms so that key personnel can hear and respond to them quickly.

1. Introduction

a. Explaining the clinical process

b. Explain why it needs to be change

2.Identify a change that could be implemented in your clinical practice (Improve staff communication)

3. Clearly describe your proposed change using Kotter's 8 steps

a. Step One: Create Urgency

b. Step Two: Form a Powerful Coalition

c. Step Three: Create a Vision for Change

d. Step Four: Communicate the Vision

e. Step Five: Remove Obstacles

f. Step Six: Create Short-Term Wins

g. Step Seven: Build on the Change

h. Step Eight: Anchor the Changes in Corporate Culture

4. Conclusion

a. explaining the benefits of your proposed changes