HQS 620 Benchmark – Monitoring Progress and Project Outcomes Assignment
HQS 620 Benchmark- Monitoring Progress and Project Outcomes Assignment
Assessment Description
The purpose of this assignment is to discuss the value of monitoring project progress and evaluating outcomes to develop quality and safety initiatives. In a 750-900-word paper, address the following:
- Discuss the value of monitoring the progress of planned change and the impact it has on project outcomes.
- Explain the benefits of evaluating overall project outcomes.
- Discuss the importance of final project analysis and debriefing following project closure.
- Discuss who should be involved in the project debriefing.
- Explain why it’s important to celebrate successful completion of a project.
- How would you celebrate successful completion?
- If all desired outcomes are not met in a project, describe the appropriate next steps.
- Based on the case study in which you have applied the principles of project management to in Topics 3-8, develop at least two potential resulting quality and safety initiatives.
This assignment uses a rubric. Please review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for successful completion.
Prepare this assignment according to the guidelines found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center. An abstract is not required.
You are required to submit this assignment to LopesWrite. A link to the LopesWrite technical support articles is located in Class Resources if you need assistance.
Benchmark Information
This benchmark assignment assesses the following programmatic competency:
MSN with an Emphasis in Health Care Quality and Patient Safety
6.2: Use process improvement principles to design quality and safety initiatives.
Resources
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How Digital Information Transforms Project Delivery Models
Read “How Digital Information Transforms Project Delivery Models,” by Whyte, from Project Management Journal (2019).
https://journals-sagepub-com.lopes.idm.oclc.org/doi/full/10.1177/8756972818823304
Project Management for the Advanced Practice Nurse
Read Chapter 7 in Project Management for the Advanced Practice Nurse.
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Reconciling the Views of Project Success: A Multiple Stakeholder Model
Read “Reconciling the Views of Project Success: A Multiple Stakeholder Model,” by Davis, from Project Management Journal
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https://journals-sagepub-com.lopes.idm.oclc.org/doi/10.1177/8756972818786663
The Importance of a Great Finish
Read “The Importance of a Great Finish,” by Matsudaira, from Communications of the ACM (2019).
Project Management Closure: Best Practice for Project Learning
Read “Project Management Closure: Best Practice for Project Learning,” from Virtual Project Consulting (2010).
http://www.virtualprojectconsulting.com/project-management-closure-best-practice/
An Empirical Investigation into Different Stakeholder Groups Perception of Project Success
Read “An Empirical Investigation into Different Stakeholder Groups Perception of Project Success,” by Davis, fro
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Benchmark – Monitoring Progress and Project Outcomes – Rubric
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Monitoring Progress
9 points
Criteria Description
Monitoring Progress
- 5: Excellent
9 points
A discussion on the value of monitoring the progress of the project and the impact it has on project outcomes is present and thorough.
- 4: Good
8.28 points
A discussion on the value of monitoring the progress of the project and the impact it has on project outcomes is present and detailed.
- 3: Satisfactory
7.92 points
A discussion on the value of monitoring the progress of the project and the impact it has on project outcomes is present.
- 2: Less Than Satisfactory
7.2 points
A discussion on the value of monitoring the progress of the project and the impact it has on project outcomes is present, but lacks detail or is incomplete.
- 1: Unsatisfactory
0 points
A discussion on the value of monitoring the progress of the project and the impact it has on project outcomes is not present.
Evaluation Project Outcomes
9 points
Criteria Description
Evaluation Project Outcomes
- 5: Excellent
9 points
An explanation of the benefits of evaluating overall project outcomes is present and thorough.
- 4: Good
8.28 points
An explanation of the benefits of evaluating overall project outcomes is present and detailed.
- 3: Satisfactory
7.92 points
An explanation of the benefits of evaluating overall project outcomes is present.
- 2: Less Than Satisfactory
7.2 points
An explanation of the benefits of evaluating overall project outcomes is present, but lacks detail or is incomplete.
- 1: Unsatisfactory
0 points
An explanation of the benefits of evaluating overall project outcomes is not present.
Final Analysis
9 points
Criteria Description
Final Analysis
- 5: Excellent
9 points
A discussion of the importance of final project analysis and debriefing following project closure is present and thorough.
- 4: Good
8.28 points
A discussion of the importance of final project analysis and debriefing following project closure is present and detailed.
- 3: Satisfactory
7.92 points
A discussion of the importance of final project analysis and debriefing following project closure is present.
- 2: Less Than Satisfactory
7.2 points
A discussion of the importance of final project analysis and debriefing following project closure is present, but lacks detail or is incomplete.
- 1: Unsatisfactory
0 points
A discussion of the importance of final project analysis and debriefing following project closure is not present.
Project debriefing
9 points
Criteria Description
Project debriefing
- 5: Excellent
9 points
A discussion on who should be involved in the project debriefing is present and thorough.
- 4: Good
8.28 points
A discussion on who should be involved in the project debriefing is present and detailed.
- 3: Satisfactory
7.92 points
A discussion on who should be involved in the project debriefing is present.
- 2: Less Than Satisfactory
7.2 points
A discussion on who should be involved in the project debriefing is present, but lacks detail or is incomplete.
- 1: Unsatisfactory
0 points
A discussion on who should be involved in the project debriefing is not present.
Successful Completion
8 points
Criteria Description
Successful Completion
- 5: Excellent
8 points
An explanation of why it is important and how they would celebrate successful completion of a project is present and thorough.
- 4: Good
7.36 points
An explanation of why it is important and how they would celebrate successful completion of a project is present and detailed.
- 3: Satisfactory
7.04 points
An explanation of why it is important and how they would celebrate successful completion of a project is present.
- 2: Less Than Satisfactory
6.4 points
An explanation of why it is important and how they would celebrate successful completion of a project is present, but lacks detail or is incomplete.
- 1: Unsatisfactory
0 points
An explanation of why it is important and how they would celebrate successful completion of a project is present.
Next Steps
12 points
Criteria Description
Next Steps
- 5: Excellent
12 points
A description of the next steps if not all desired outcomes are met is present and thorough.
- 4: Good
11.04 points
A description of the next steps if not all desired outcomes are met is present and detailed.
- 3: Satisfactory
10.56 points
A description of the next steps if not all desired outcomes are met is present.
- 2: Less Than Satisfactory
9.6 points
A description of the next steps if not all desired outcomes are met is present, but lacks detail or is incomplete.
- 1: Unsatisfactory
0 points
A description of the next steps if not all desired outcomes are met is not present.
Quality and Safety Initiatives (B)
14 points
Criteria Description
Quality and Safety Initiatives (C6.2)
- 5: Excellent
14 points
Two quality and safety initiatives are developed and thorough.
- 4: Good
12.88 points
Two quality and safety initiatives are developed and detailed.
- 3: Satisfactory
12.32 points
Two quality and safety initiatives are developed.
- 2: Less Than Satisfactory
11.2 points
Two quality and safety initiatives are developed, but lack details or are incomplete.
- 1: Unsatisfactory
0 points
Two quality and safety initiatives are not developed.
Thesis Development and Purpose
7 points
Criteria Description
Thesis Development and Purpose
- 5: Excellent
7 points
Thesis is comprehensive and contains the essence of the paper. Thesis statement makes the purpose of the paper clear.
- 4: Good
6.44 points
Thesis is clear and forecasts the development of the paper. Thesis is descriptive and reflective of the arguments and appropriate to the purpose.
- 3: Satisfactory
6.16 points
Thesis is apparent and appropriate to purpose.
- 2: Less Than Satisfactory
5.6 points
Thesis is insufficiently developed or vague. Purpose is not clear.
- 1: Unsatisfactory
0 points
Paper lacks any discernible overall purpose or organizing claim.
Argument Logic and Construction
8 points
Criteria Description
Argument Logic and Construction
- 5: Excellent
8 points
Clear and convincing argument that presents a persuasive claim in a distinctive and compelling manner. All sources are authoritative.
- 4: Good
7.36 points
Argument shows logical progressions. Techniques of argumentation are evident. There is a smooth progression of claims from introduction to conclusion. Most sources are authoritative.
- 3: Satisfactory
7.04 points
Argument is orderly, but may have a few inconsistencies. The argument presents minimal justification of claims. Argument logically, but not thoroughly, supports the purpose. Sources used are credible. Introduction and conclusion bracket the thesis.
- 2: Less Than Satisfactory
6.4 points
Sufficient justification of claims is lacking. Argument lacks consistent unity. There are obvious flaws in the logic. Some sources have questionable credibility.
- 1: Unsatisfactory
0 points
Statement of purpose is not justified by the conclusion. The conclusion does not support the claim made. Argument is incoherent and uses noncredible sources.
Mechanics of Writing (includes spelling, punctuation, grammar, language use)
5 points
Criteria Description
Mechanics of Writing (includes spelling, punctuation, grammar, language use)
- 5: Excellent
5 points
Writer is clearly in command of standard, written, academic English.
- 4: Good
4.6 points
Prose is largely free of mechanical errors, although a few may be present. The writer uses a variety of effective sentence structures and figures of speech.
- 3: Satisfactory
4.4 points
Some mechanical errors or typos are present, but they are not overly distracting to the reader. Correct and varied sentence structure and audience-appropriate language are employed.
- 2: Less Than Satisfactory
4 points
Frequent and repetitive mechanical errors distract the reader. Inconsistencies in language choice (register) or word choice are present. Sentence structure is correct but not varied.
- 1: Unsatisfactory
0 points
Surface errors are pervasive enough that they impede communication of meaning. Inappropriate word choice or sentence construction is used.
Paper Format (Use of appropriate style for the major and assignment)
5 points
Criteria Description
Paper Format (Use of appropriate style for the major and assignment)
- 5: Excellent
5 points
All format elements are correct.
- 4: Good
4.6 points
Template is fully used; There are virtually no errors in formatting style.
- 3: Satisfactory
4.4 points
Template is used, and formatting is correct, although some minor errors may be present.
- 2: Less Than Satisfactory
4 points
Template is used, but some elements are missing or mistaken; lack of control with formatting is apparent.
- 1: Unsatisfactory
0 points
Template is not used appropriately or documentation format is rarely followed correctly.
Documentation of Sources
5 points
Criteria Description
Documentation of Sources (citations, footnotes, references, bibliography, etc., as appropriate to assignment and style)
- 5: Excellent
5 points
Sources are completely and correctly documented, as appropriate to assignment and style, and format is free of error.
- 4: Good
4.6 points
Sources are documented, as appropriate to assignment and style, and format is mostly correct.
- 3: Satisfactory
4.4 points
Sources are documented, as appropriate to assignment and style, although some formatting errors may be present.
- 2: Less Than Satisfactory
4 points
Documentation of sources is inconsistent or incorrect, as appropriate to assignment and style, with numerous formatting errors.
- 1: Unsatisfactory
0 points
Sources are not documented.