Is it Research?

YES NO, choose Level VII, Expert Opinion

Is it a Single Study or some type of review?

Single Study

Is it Quantitative?

YES, it is Quantitative

Is it some type of Experimental Study?

Experimental vs. Non-experimental

YES, it is Experimental

Does it have the 3 Hallmarks? Random Sample, Control Group & Intervention

Group present?

YES, choose Level II, RCT, True Experimental

NO, choose Level III, Quasi-experimental

Choose Level VI, Qualitative

Review

Is it Level I or a Level V?

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NO, choose Level IV, Non-experimental

NO, it is Qualitative

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D031- Advancing Evidence-Based Innovation in Nursing Practice Task Tips

Task Aspect Rubric Criteria – Competent Comments & Tips

A1. Explanation of Role

The explanation of the innovative nurse leader role contains accurate characteristics of the nurse innovator and behaviors of innovation leadership. The explanation is well-supported by a scholarly reference and includes examples relevant to the role.

This section must include at least one reference citation from a peer-reviewed Evidence- Based book or article. PA task must include at least one reference citation from a peer-reviewed Evidence- Based book or article. Role of Nurse Innovator Resources:

▪ Cianelli, R., Clipper, B., Freeman, R., Goldstein, J., & Wyatt, T. H. (2016). The innovation road map: A guide for nurse leaders.  https://www.nursingworld.org/globalassets/ana/innovations-roadmap-english.pdf  ▪ Cusson, R. M., Meehan, C., Bourgault, A., & Kelley, T. (2020). Educating the next generation of nurses to be innovators and change agents. Journal of Professional Nursing, 36(2), 13-19.  https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S8755722319301176 ▪ Weberg, D., Davidson, S., Porter-O'Grady, T., & Malloch, K. (2019). Leadership for evidence-based innovation in nursing and health professions. Jones & Bartlett Publishers. P. 13. ▪ (Weberg et al., 2019, Chapter 2, Innovative Leadership Behaviors)

https://bookshelf.vitalsource.com/#/books/9781284118100/cfi/6/22!/4/2/[email protected]:0.00 COS Unit 3

STARTING TIPS: Remember to remove template original text as you complete each section. Paste the task instruction points into each section of the template where they best fit. Then remove as you write about each rubric point.

A2a. Organizational Characteristics

The summary includes an accurate description of organizational characteristics of the CoP, including type, setting, and structure. The summary accurately describes the services provided and size of the service area and offers in-

When describing the Community of Practice [CoP] cite references including the website of the organization. If you use data from different areas of the organization’s website review the rules for citing websites with the same name and date “APA Twins.” Organizational structure includes the leaders of the facility possibly from an organizational chart. You’ll want to include a description of the organizational structure – who reports to whom – the “pecking order” so to speak. See if you can get a copy of an organizational chart for your facility – that will give you a lot of good information – then write it up as a narrative – don’t just insert the chart into your paper.

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depth details about the services provided.

Organizational structure includes the leaders of the facility possibly from an organizational chart. Organizational Structure Resources: https://www.heflo.com/blog/business-management/small-business-organizational- structure-examples/ https://smallbusiness.chron.com/operations-executive-job-descriptions-808.html

A2b.

Demographics

The summary of the demographic characteristics of the population served is effectively supported with quantitative and qualitative data. The characteristics described are plausible and appropriate to the population served.

They’ll want to see the specific demographic data/breakdown (by age and ethnicity etc. that

you will obtain from the US census bureau). This section must include both quantitative

(percentage of) and qualitative (age/gender/ethnicity) data. Cite references for this

information such as https://www.countyhealthrankings.org/

or http://census.gov

A2c. Team

Member Roles

The team members are accurately identified and their respective roles are relevant to the proposed change. The summary encompass informal and formal roles.

List each team member as well as both the formal and informal roles. Formal roles could include the team member’s job description. Informal roles are activities that are performed but are not a part of the person’s job description. Include yourself on the team! Swensen S., Pugh M., McMullan C., Kabcenell A. (2013). High-impact leadership: Improve care, improve the health of populations, and reduce costs. [IHI White Paper]. Please note: In order to download this whitepaper, IHI.org asks that you create a free account, then the PDF will download to your computer. Eggenberger et al. (2014). Creating high-performance interprofessional teams. Retrieved from https://www.americannursetoday.com/creating-high-performance-interprofessional- teams/

Task Aspect Rubric Criteria – Competent Comments & Tips

Brickman, J. (2016). How to get health care employees onboard with change. Harvard Business Review. Retrieved from https://hbr.org/2016/11/how-to-get-health-care-employees-onboard-with-change COS Unit 3 Module One; Topics 1 and 2; Unit 5, Module 1, Topic 3

A2d. Shared Team Values

A summary is provided of the shared goals of the organization and the team. The discussion is supported by real examples.

Provide specific examples of shared team member goals and values that drew the team together to create this innovation. Connect the shared team values with a specific mission or vision from the organization [CoP].

Weberg, D., Davidson, S., Porter-O'Grady, T., & Malloch, K. (2019). Leadership for evidence- based innovation in nursing and health professions. Jones & Bartlett Publishers. Weberg et al., (2019). Chapter 2, p. 29- 30 https://bookshelf.vitalsource.com/#/books/9781284118100/cfi/6/20!/4/190/2/[email protected]:18.3

A3. Discussion of Internal and External Factors

The submission discusses internal and external factors that prompted the innovation proposal, and the factors discussed are plausible.

Include internal and external factors that prompted this proposal by the CoP. The discussion must be grounded in evidence [cite references]. Include internal and external factors that prompted this proposal by the innovation team. Internal and external factors could be either positive or negative that led to the need for this innovation.

Weberg et al., (2019). Chapter 1, p. 26 You are essentially being asked to analyze the health care organization that you are

examining (the CoP) and for which you are proposing an innovation ….you might want to

perform something called a SWOT Analysis.

Evaluate the Community of Practice ( CoP)

SWOT Analysis is a method used to evaluate the Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, and

Threats that exist in the area in which the CoP functions. In this context, it is used to assess

the environment in which the CoP functions as well as resources and needs that add to the

picture. SWOT analysis uses both internal and external factors that may impact the CoP.

Internal factors, including strengths and weaknesses, reside within the CoP and its members,

while external factors, opportunities and threats, are external to the CoP. Once these critical

Task Aspect Rubric Criteria – Competent Comments & Tips

factors are identified, they are used to create the goals that members of your CoP would like

to achieve.

SWOT Analysis

Strengths: internal positive attributes of the CoP that can facilitate activities

Weaknesses: internal attributes of the CoP that may hinder achievement of its activities and

goals

Opportunities: external conditions that may facilitate activities of the CoP

Threats: external conditions that may stand in the way of CoP activities

A4. Alignment to Strategic Initiatives

The assessment of the

alignment of the proposed

innovation with other

professional, regulatory, or

governmental strategic

initiatives is accurate and

relevant to the proposed

innovation.

Strategic initiatives are the means through which an organization translates its goals and visions into practice. This material will come from the student’s outside research.

Cite references within the body of the paper and reference list. This may include personal communication, if applicable. Personal communication is only cited in the body of the paper, not in the reference list.

Professional, regulatory, or governmental strategic initiatives include CDC, Healthy People 2020, Joint Commission, Professional Organizations like nurse practitioner organizations, ANCC, etc.

A5. Purpose Statement

The purpose statement is clear, relevant to the proposal, meaningful, applicable, realistic, and specific. It is clear how the purpose statement supports the success of the proposed innovation.

Include one statement that describes the overall direction or focus for the proposed innovation. For example The [ “purpose,” “intent,” or “objective”] of this proposed innovation is to [“Improve,” “expand,””increase”]____.

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A6. Innovation Goal

The goal statement for the innovation uses the SMART+C format and is relevant to the proposed innovation.

The SMART-C goal is more specific and measurable than a purpose statement [A5]. SMART-C [Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Relevant, Time-bound, and Challenging]. Challenging =They stretch the group to set its aims on significant improvements that are important to members of the community.

B1. Scholarly Sources

5 sources from scholarly peer- reviewed journals are accurately identified and were published within the past 5 years. All of them are relevant to the proposed innovation.

Prior to writing this section, search the WGU library and Internet to identify credible sources that contain relevant information on your innovation topic. Select the top five sources that are most relevant to your innovation plan. In this section, you will present the results of your search by completing the Relevant Sources Summary Table, which will list key findings from your sources. https://ininet.org/goal-setting-the-smartc-way.html https://ctb.ku.edu/en/table-of-contents/structure/strategic-planning/create-objectives/main

B2. Presentations

of Findings

The Relevant Sources Summary Table is complete and includes a detailed summary of each source identified in part B1. Each summary is appropriately related to the proposed innovation.

In this section, you will present the results of your search by completing the Relevant Sources Summary Table, which will list key findings from your sources in correct APA formatting. Describe in detail specific aspects of the study or article.

B3. Evidence Strength and Hierarchy

The evidence strength and evidence hierarchy of each chosen source in the evidence critique table is accurately identified, using the Strength of Evidence information in the study plan.

List the level of evidence in the Relevant Sources Summary Table. Follow Levels of Evidence document in COS. List the level of evidence in the Relevant Sources Summary Table. Follow the WGU Levels of Evidence document located under “Assessments” under the “Supporting Documents” tab in the course of study. You do not have to name the exact hierarchy category, just the general title. Level I: Meta-analysis, Systematic Reviews, Integrative Reviews, National Practice Guidelines Level II: Randomized Controlled