Quality Improvement/Ethics Scholarly Paper

1. A Quality Improvement/Ethical issue will be assigned. (Falls in a long term facility)

2. Discuss the importance of the issue and relevance to the assigned healthcare environment. (Include data from the assigned nursing facility: The Gardens at Cannon Falls: here is the link to their website: https://superiorhcm.com/facility/the-gardens-at-cannon-falls/ and https://www.medicare.gov/nursinghomecompare/profile.html#profTab=4&ID=245304&Distn=40.0&lat=44.9527456&lng=-93.102088&loc=SAINT%20PAUL%2C%20MN%2055155&name=The%20gardens)

3. Describe the mission/vision/values of the facility and discuss how that relates to the quality topic.

4. Describe aspects of the organizational structure that affect your topic (general information – for profit/non-profit, health inspections if category is related, # beds, staffing etc.)

5. Based upon your research identify one solution that would advance quality or safety related to the assigned issue.

6. Discuss how a nurse can implement the solution. One paragraph of pros (e.g. how the change will impact current state) and one paragraph of cons (e.g. resources needed, cost, education).

7. Cite a minimum of 4 sources of evidence from reputable resources that support your solution.

This web site has quite a bit of information too that can be use :https://www.ahrq.gov/topics/falls-prevention.html