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NUR 400 Milestone Four Guidelines and Rubric

In this milestone, you will address the plan for evaluating the proposed change. So far, you have introduced the topic, completed a literature review, and discussed the specific plan and its implementation in the healthcare organization. In this section, provide at least three evidence-based sources to support your chosen evaluation methods for your proposed initiative. APA form is required. You may use the areas below as subheadings for your paper. Remember, the final project is an executive summary, so write clearly about your methods for evaluation. As noted in prior milestone overviews, all faculty feedback should be incorporated into the final executive summary. Prompt: In your milestone, make sure to address the following topics:

1. Plan: What is your plan for evaluation of the strategies using performance improvement data and tracers? What tracers will you use? Include necessary detail to deliver key points and requirements, such as specific data collection methods, timeframes for evaluation, and intended re-evaluation.

2. Plan Evaluation: How effective and sustainable is your plan? In other words, evaluate the effectiveness and the ease of use, timeliness, and efficiency of your plan for the progress and success of your initiative.

Guidelines for Submission: This paper should be 2–3 pages, not including the cover page or reference page. APA format is to be used for the reference list and all internal citations (at least three evidence-based sources are required).

Critical Elements Exemplary (100%) Proficient (90%) Needs Improvement (70%) Not Evident (0%) Value Plan Meets “Proficient” criteria and

offers critical details about the evaluation of the strategic use of performance improvement data

Accurately analyzes the plan for evaluation of the strategic use of performance improvement data

Analyzes the plan for evaluation of strategic use of performance improvement data, but with gaps in accuracy of descriptions

Does not accurately analyze the plan for evaluation of strategic use of performance improvement data

30

Plan Evaluation Meets “Proficient” criteria and offers keen insights about the effectiveness and sustainability of the plan in terms of ease of use, timeliness, and efficiency

Articulates accurately the effectiveness and sustainability of the plan in terms of ease of use, timeliness, and efficiency

Articulates the effectiveness and sustainability of the plan in terms of ease of use, timeliness, and efficiency, but with gaps in accuracy

Does not articulate accurately the effectiveness and sustainability of the plan in terms of ease of use, timeliness, and efficiency

30

Use of Tracers Meets “Proficient” criteria and offers professional insights about what tracers will be conducted and how they will be used to monitor the success of the initiative

Accurately describes what tracers will be conducted and how they will be used to monitor the success of the initiative

Describes what tracers will be conducted and how they will be used to monitor the success of the initiative, but with gaps in accuracy of the descriptions

Does not accurately describe what tracers will be conducted and how they will be used to monitor the success of the initiative

30

Articulation of

Response Submission is free of errors related to citations, grammar, spelling, and syntax and is presented in a professional and easy-to-read format

Submission has no major errors related to citations, grammar, spelling, or syntax

Submission has major errors related to citations, grammar, spelling, or syntax that negatively impact readability and articulation of main ideas

Submission has critical errors related to citations, grammar, spelling, or syntax that prevent understanding of ideas

10

Earned Total 100%