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Appendix A QUALITY IMPROVEMENT PROJECT PROPOSAL PLANNING GUIDE Improving Influenza Immunization Rates in the Adult African American Population in Calhoun County Goals with QSEN/ANA Support Sub-Objectives to meet Goal Activities to meet Each Sub-objective Timeline for each Goal 1: Identify the barriers preventing the African American population from seeking the influenza vaccination. Meets QSEN Competency(ies)/KSA(s): Patient-Centered-Care Skills - Elicit patient values, preferences and needs during patient interviews (QSEN, 2014, “Graduate KSAs”). Attitudes – Support for those who values differ from your own (QSEN, 2014, “Graduate KSAs”). Meets ANA Scope & Standards for specialty role: Standard 2 – Identification of current issues and trends (ANA, 2010, p. 24). 1. Validates identified needs with the nurse, consumer, content experts, and other educators or disciplines (ANA, 2010, p. 24). 1.1 Ensure the organization’s environment supports care. 1.2 Consider the patient’s cultural beliefs and values as related to health care. 1.3 Form a health care partnership with the patient. 1.4 Utilize Calhoun County surveillance statistics related to the surrounding population’s sociocultural, demographic, health status, and environmental educational needs to identify an 1.1 Select educational focus which also supports the mission, vision, and values of the health department. 1.2 Review the spiritual beliefs, culture, and diversity of the target population’s race and ethnicity. Determine age appropriate teaching methods and activities. Choose educational setting in which the target audience will feel comfortable. 1.3 Use active listening skills when interacting with clients. Encourage active participation from the client in their health making decisions. Communicate clearly. 1.4 Disseminate the information to appropriate health department staff, including non-nursing personnel. Encourage input from all departments involved. 1.1 February 8, 2015 1.2 March 20, 2015 1.3 Use throughout the project, with an emphasis during the community presentations to be delivered by 4/17/15. 1.4 Information will be disseminated to the key stakeholders throughout the project. Final expectations to staff by 3/27/15.
1. Applies the nursing process in a responsible, accountable and ethical manner (ANA, 2010, p. 32). 2. Uses creativity and innovation to improve the quality of the learning experience (ANA, 2010, p. 32). Standard 14 - Research (ANA, 2010, p. 40. 1. Support research activities that align with the organizational strategic plan (ANA, 2010, p. 40). 2. Disseminates research findings through activities such as presentations, publication, consultation, educational programs, courses, activities and use of other media (ANA, 2010, p. 40). 2.5 Develop patient education plan specific to increasing flu immunization rates in the target population. 2.6 Assure research resources are reliable and valid. 2.7 Assure research is disseminated to all key stakeholders. 2.5 Be prepared to present material in different ways to accommodate the learners. Presentations whether population based or staff oriented will promote interactive learner participation. 2.6 Pursue the expertise of the epidemiologist. Utilize the PDSA method. Review CCPHD’s strategic plan. 2.7 Review chosen health topic/issue with the Health Officer and the Personal Health Officer prior to dissemination of information. Share information at staff meetings. 2.5 March 20, 2015 2.6 February 8, 2015 2.7 February 8, 2015 Appendix B