NR 711 Week 4 Project Evaluation

NR 711 Week 4 Project Evaluation

Student Name

Chamberlain University

NR-711: Fiscal Analysis & Project Management

Prof. Name:

Date

Project Evaluation Discussion

Purpose

The main purpose of this discussion is to analyze the project evaluation stage within the project management process. Evaluation is a critical step as it provides an objective review of whether a project has met its intended goals and outcomes. By incorporating evaluation early, project teams can establish clear benchmarks for success, identify potential challenges, and ensure accountability.

Instructions

1. Explain why it is critical that the project team define how the project will be evaluated during the design phase of the project.

It is essential that the project team defines evaluation strategies during the design phase because evaluation serves as a roadmap for success. Without predetermined criteria, the effectiveness of a project cannot be objectively measured. Establishing evaluation methods early ensures that the team aligns project activities with intended goals and outcomes.

Additionally, early planning supports stakeholder engagement by demonstrating how progress and results will be monitored. It allows project leaders to identify measurable benchmarks, develop data collection strategies, and set realistic expectations for outcomes. For a DNP project, defining evaluation during the design phase ensures evidence-based interventions are tracked, measured, and improved to enhance patient care quality and system efficiency.

2. Propose measurable outcomes for your DNP project. Include outcome measure(s) and process measures in your discussion.

Measurable outcomes are necessary to evaluate whether the project achieved its purpose. For my DNP project, the following measurable outcomes and process measures are proposed:

These outcomes ensure that both patient-centered improvements and process efficiency are captured.

3. Explicate how the outcome measures and process measures you proposed for your DNP project will be evaluated (e.g., survey tool, lab tests, chart audit, observation, checklist compliance, etc.)

The proposed outcomes and process measures will be assessed using systematic evaluation methods. For outcome measures such as hospital readmissions and patient satisfaction, data will be gathered through electronic health record (EHR) chart audits and standardized patient satisfaction surveys. This will ensure reliable and consistent measurement.

For process measures, compliance will be tracked through observation and documentation audits. Staff participation in training programs can be measured through attendance records and pre/post competency tests. Additionally, checklist compliance rates will be monitored to assess adherence to standardized care protocols. Combining quantitative data (e.g., readmission rates, survey scores) with qualitative data (e.g., staff feedback, patient narratives) provides a holistic view of project success.

Program Competencies

This discussion supports the achievement of the following program competencies:

1. Integration of scientific underpinnings into clinical practice (POs 3, 5).

2. Application of analytic methods to translate critically appraised research into innovative practice improvements (POs 3, 5).

3. Appraisal and application of current information systems and healthcare technologies for improved outcomes (POs 6, 7).

Course Outcomes

This activity aligns with the following course outcomes:

• Develop strategies for project planning, implementation, management, and evaluation to advance high-value healthcare (PCs 1, 3, 4; POs 3, 5, 7).

References

American Association of Colleges of Nursing. (2021). The essentials: Core competencies for professional nursing education. AACN.

Dang, D., & Dearholt, S. (2018). Johns Hopkins nursing evidence-based practice: Model and guidelines (3rd ed.). Sigma Theta Tau International.

NR 711 Week 4 Project Evaluation

Melnyk, B. M., & Fineout-Overholt, E. (2019). Evidence-based practice in nursing & healthcare: A guide to best practice (4th ed.). Wolters Kluwer.