You have been chosen as your nursing unit’s representative for a
quality review team at your healthcare system. The team has
been asked to review technology used at the hospital in a protocol
or process to improve patient outcomes (for example: catheter-
associated urinary tract infections (CAUTI), central line-
associated bloodstream infection (CLABSI), fall prevention,
etc.).When choosing a protocol, think about the types of
technologies used to implement and/or perform the protocol. For
this assignment, you have been tasked with completing a review
of the technologies used within one protocol. You will need to
create a PowerPoint presentation which describes the results of
the critique you have performed and recommendations to the
group.
Describe and critique a protocol used on your healthcare unit
using the guidelines listed below. Describe the purpose and
significance of the protocol and the technologies used. Determine
if the technologies used in the protocol communicate. Identify any
gaps noted and provide recommendations. Identify other
stakeholders within the organization who should receive this
feedback.
Please note: If you do not work in a healthcare facility, work
remotely, or are a home health nurse, consider a process that
you carry out to ensure patient safety. What technology do
you use in performing this process? Create the PowerPoint
presentation based upon the technology you use and follow
the guidelines listed below.
PowerPoint Guidelines:
• Application: Use Microsoft PowerPoint 2007 or versions after
2007 (no XP).
• Length: The PowerPoint slide show is expected to be no
more than 15 slides in length (not including the title slide and
reference list slide).
• Submission: Submit your files via the drop box:
“Technologies used in Protocol” by 11:59 PM on Sunday of
week 5.
• Technical writing: APA format is required.
• Submit assignment with your last name in document title;
example: “Smith_protocol_week5”
• Late Submission: See the course policy on late submissions.
• Tutorial: If needed, Microsoft Office has many templates and
tutorials to help you get started.
Assignment Guidelines:
• Your presentation should include a title slide, an introduction
slide, summary slide, and reference slide. The title slide,
introduction slide, and reference slide do not count towards
the presentation slide numbers.
• The introduction should briefly describe the purpose for this
presentation. Identify a protocol used in the healthcare
setting you normally practice (if currently not practicing, find
a protocol used in a healthcare setting near you). The
introduction should establish a professional tone for the
presentation.
• Discuss the following features of the protocol:
◦ Provide a general description and significance of the
protocol.
◦ Describe how the protocol aligns with evidence-based
practice (e. identify a minimum of 2 scholarly articles
that support/refute actions identified in the protocol)
• Identify any technologies currently used by healthcare
system to complete the actions in the protocols
◦ Provide a brief description of each technology used in
the protocol
◦ Describe the purpose for the technology use (g.
communication, assess information, etc.)
• Describe if and how the technologies communicate among
each other.
• Describe how the nurse is able to access the information
needed to complete the protocol.
• What gaps in technology communicating with technology are
noted after reviewing this information?
• Summarize the analysis and offer recommendations to
achieve better protocol results and improve the use of
technology within the protocol (e. what would one
recommend to refine the protocol?)
• What is the process to provide feedback of the
recommendations in addition to your supervisor? (e. practice
committee, supervisor/manager, etc.)
The following are best practices in preparing this project:
• Provide a professional presentation.
• Review directions thoroughly.
• Cite all sources within the slide show as well as in the
reference page.
• Proofread prior to final submission.
• Spell check for spelling and grammar errors prior to final
submission.
• Abide by the GCON academic integrity policy.
