NURS 6231 DNP Practicum for CNS Practice II: Systems Assessment for High Reliability Organizations
This course develops advanced skills of systems/process assessments as a strategy to optimize health system performance supporting the Military Health System (MHS) Quadruple Aim, improve patient outcomes and guide change in support of high reliability organizations. During this systems-focused clinical course, student’s demonstrate knowledge of system and organizational level assessments related to policy and practice. As a foundation for all assessments, a thorough examination of the evidence supported by best practices and national standards will be conducted to benchmark and critically analyze current practices related to "hot topic" issues impacting the delivery of quality patient care. From the evidence in the literature, students develop assessment and/or audit tools necessary to examine policy and current practices; work collaboratively with subject matter experts, department and organizational leadership; perform an organizational assessment of targeted policies; and outline the current state related to key practice issues. A thorough analysis of the data will be conducted to identify gaps in knowledge, policy, and practice when comparing current state to national practice standards. The course culminates in the development of evidence-based practice recommendations and dissemination of findings to the organizational leadership. Students will demonstrate competencies related to all domains of CNS practice across the three spheres of influence (patient/direct care, nurse/healthcare team, and the systems/organization), as they integrate the delivery of evidence into clinical practice and interact within the system to enhance patient care outcomes for the adult and geriatric population. Data collected in this course will provide the foundation for students Doctor of Nursing Practice projects.