capstone final

Phases of the Project (dates activities will occur)

Activities that will help you create and implement your project

Who will be in charge?

Resources needed to complete this phase

Cost of Phase

Approximate Time Spent on Phase

Planning

Literature Review: Review recent studies on mindfulness-based interventions for Set Objectives: Define the research goals, like assessing MBIs' impact on nurse stress.

Research Design Finalize the approach

Learner

Google Scholar, PubMed,

If using paid tools.

2-4 weeks

Implementation

Begin with applying mindfulness practices, begin training nurses on techniques, like meditation

Learner and

Administration person that will help

Guides, programs, or instructors for mindfulness training

Cost of mindfulness resources like instructors, printed guides

4 weeks

Evaluation

Summarize everything from the evaluation phase the data feedback, and key findings.

Learner

Surveys or interviews to collect input from participants.

Time spent by the team on the evaluation process.

2-3 weeks

Reporting

Summarize everything from the evaluation phase – the data, feedback, and key findings.

Focus on what worked with the mindfulness programs, what didn’t, and areas to improve.

Learner

Microsoft Word or Google Docs

Time spent writing, reviewing, and presenting.

2-3 weeks

What is the project question (PICOT)? In other words what are you ultimately trying to figure out? Address in P-I-C-O-T format first; then a narrative description.

In registered nurses (P) performing acute medical care, does implementing education about medication administration (I) compared to standard protocols (C) reduce medication errors (O) during six months (T)?

Narrative Description: This project aims to determine whether targeted education programs for medication administration can significantly reduce medication errors among acute care nurses compared to current standard practices, with evaluation over a six-month period.

What is the title of your project? Be specific and concise.

"Reducing Medication Errors in Acute Care through Nurse Education and System Improvements"

Who will benefit from your project?

Registered nurses in acute care settings, patients receiving medication, and healthcare organizations seeking to improve patient safety metrics.

Where are the people located that will benefit from your project?

Acute care hospital units where the project will be implemented.

What date do you plan on implementing your project? If you plan to implement this in BSN485, please specify that here.

Planned for implementation during BSN485 (specific date to be determined with clinical site).

How long will your project take (from beginning to end)?

6 months from planning through evaluation.

Budget requirements of your project (how much money will it take to implement your project)? Please note that this is a proposal; you will not fund this project.

· Office supplies: $50

· Breakfast items for training sessions: $300

· Projector: Provided by hospital

· Nurse time: Covered by hospital administration Total estimated cost: $350

Why did you decide to do this project?

Medication errors remain a significant patient safety issue, with 1.5 million occurring annually in the U.S. This project addresses the need for evidence-based interventions to reduce errors through nurse education and system improvements.

What is the overall goal of this project? What do you hope to achieve by doing this project?

Reduce medication errors by 40% within six months among participating nurses while improving medication safety competencies and system use.

What do you need to help you complete this project? Examples may include supplies, Facility/Administration support, volunteers, etc.

· Hospital administration support

· Access to nurses for training

· Training materials and space

· eMAR system access

· Office supplies for documentation

Will your project have long-term effects? If so, what are they? If none. Why not?

· Sustained reduction in medication errors

· Improved patient safety culture

· Better nurse competency in medication administration

· Potential cost savings from reduced errors

Will the project be sustainable? If so, how will you sustain the project?

· Incorporate training into new nurse orientation

· Ongoing competency assessments

· Regular refresher courses

· Continued use of double-check system and eMAR

How will your project be evaluated?

· Pre- and post-training competency tests

· Tracking medication error rates before and after intervention

· Compliance audits for double-check system

· eMAR utilization metrics

Are there any risks associated with the project?

· Nurse resistance to change

· Time constraints for training participation

· Difficulty maintaining new practices long-term

Is there anything that may prevent your project from succeeding? If so, what?

· Staffing shortages limiting participation

· Competing institutional priorities

· Technological issues with eMAR system