Directions
Getting Started: Interprofessional teams are part of practice trends we see developing in all aspects of care delivery. Consider you own work environment (Pediatric Home Care Nurse.)
- For this assignment, consider the concept of interprofessional teamwork and patient outcomes.
- Look to your current workplace as an example. (If you are not currently employed, look to a past workplace or clinical practice area.) (Pediatric Home Care Nurse.)
- Apply the components of the iCARE concept to interprofessional teams in a short paper. (Body of the paper to be 3 pages, excluding the title page and references page)
- iCARE components are:
C ompassion
A dvocacy
R esilience
E vidence-Based Practice (EBP)
- How could you contribute to an interprofessional team and patient outcomes through nursing actions of: compassion, advocacy, resilience, and evidence-based practice?
- Select one scholarly nursing article from CINAHL (see article attach) as a resource for your paper. Additional scholarly sources can be used but are optional.
- Use APA format throughout, particularly in citations and on the References page.
- Please paraphrase throughout. One short quote is permitted.
- The prepared paper template is RECOMMENDED for this assignment. (See attach)
Elements of iCARE paper
- Title page
- Below are the headings to be used for this assignment.
- Introduction: (No heading needed here in APA) Explain the type of work setting you are discussing and whether interprofessional teams are currently present. If interprofessional teams are present, indicate a team function that could be improved. If interprofessional teams are NOT present, indicate what type of team you think might be possible in the setting.
Describe a nursing action item for each component below that could contribute to: interprofessional team support; how this might impact the culture of your unit or organization; and possible impact on patient outcomes.
- Compassion
- Advocacy
- Resilience
- Evidence-Based Practice
- Summary: Include a summary statement of how iCARE components can support interprofessional teams and patient outcomes. Address how you may be able to influence this process of support for interprofessional teams overall in your unit or organization.
- References page: List any references used in APA format.
Rubric
| Outcome Introduction The type of work setting and interprofessional team features are described (improvement or type of team). | 25.0 pts Introduction thoroughly describes the work setting and features of the interprofessional team. 22.0 pts Introduction describes the work setting and features of the interprofessional team. 20.0 pts One element from the first column is missing or lacks detail. 10.0 pts Two elements from the first column are missing and lack detail. 0.0 pts The introduction is missing. | 25.0 pts |
| This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome Compassion Nursing action related to compassion is described in support of the interprofessional team, the culture of the unit, and patient outcomes. | 25.0 pts The nursing action related to compassion was clearly identified and support of the interprofessional team, the culture of the unit, and patient outcomes were thoroughly explained. 22.0 pts The nursing action related to compassion was identified and satisfactorily supported the interprofessional team, the culture of the unit, and patient outcomes. 20.0 pts The nursing action related to compassion was identified and one of the elements of support from the first column were missing or lacked detail. 10.0 pts The nursing action related to compassion lacked more than two elements of support or lacked detail. 0.0 pts No Marks | 25.0 pts |
| This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome Advocacy Nursing action related to advocacy is described in support of the interprofessional team, the culture of the unit, and patient outcomes. | 25.0 pts The nursing action related to advocacy was identified and support of the interprofessional team, the culture of the unit, and patient outcomes were thoroughly explained. 22.0 pts The nursing action related to advocacy was identified and satisfactorily supported the interprofessional team, the culture of the unit, and patient outcomes. 20.0 pts The nursing related to advocacy was identified and one of the elements of support from the first column were missing or lacked detail. 10.0 pts The nursing action related to advocacy lacked more than two elements of support or lacked detail. 0.0 pts The nursing action and support elements were missing. | 25.0 pts |
| This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome Resilience Nursing action related to resilience is described in support of the interprofessional team, the culture of the unit, and patient outcomes. | 25.0 pts The nursing action related to resilience was identified and support of the interprofessional team, the culture of the unit, and patient outcomes were thoroughly explained. 22.0 pts The nursing action related to resilience was identified and satisfactorily supported the interprofessional team, the culture of the unit, and patient outcomes. 20.0 pts The nursing action related to resilience was identified and one of the elements of support from the first column were missing or lacked detail. 10.0 pts The nursing action related to resiliency lacked more than two elements of support or lacked detail. 0.0 pts The nursing action and support elements were missing. | 25.0 pts |
| This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome Evidence-Based Practice Nursing action related to EBP is described in support of the interprofessional team, the culture of the unit, and patient outcomes. | 25.0 pts The nursing action related to EBP was identified and support of the interprofessional team, the culture of the unit, and patient outcomes were thoroughly explained. 22.0 pts The nursing action related to EBP was identified and satisfactorily supported the interprofessional team, the culture of the unit, and patient outcomes. 20.0 pts The nursing action related to EBP was identified and one of the elements of support from the first column were missing or lacked detail. 10.0 pts The nursing action related to EBP was not sufficiently identified or one of the elements of support from the first column were missing or lacked detail. 0.0 pts The nursing action and support elements were missing. | 25.0 pts |
| This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome Summary Explain how nursing actions of the iCARE components can support interprofessional teams and patient outcomes. Address how you can influence support for interprofessional teams on your unit or area of practice. | 35.0 pts Key points regarding nursing actions and support for interprofessional teams and patient outcomes; and, nursing supportive influence are thoroughly described. 31.0 pts Most key points regarding nursing actions and support for interprofessional teams and patient outcomes; and, nursing supportive influence are described. 28.0 pts Some key points regarding nursing actions and support for interprofessional teams and patient outcomes; and, nursing supportive influence are described 13.0 pts Summary lacks details of key points. 0.0 pts Summary is missing. | 35.0 pts |
| This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome Mechanics and Organization The discussion is well organized and logical. The structure is clear and compelling to the reader. Paragraphs are linked together logically, and main ideas stand out | 20.0 pts Excellent mechanics and organization with minimal errors of the following: Well organized and logical, correct grammar, punctuation, and spelling, professional wording is used, uses complete sentences, paragraphs are linked together logically, and main ideas expressed clearly. 18.0 pts Good mechanics and organization considering the elements listed in the column A. Few errors noted. 16.0 pts Fair mechanics and organization considering the elements listed in the column A. Some errors noted. 8.0 pts Poor mechanics and organization considering the elements listed in the column A. Many errors noted. 0.0 pts Very poor mechanics and organization considering the elements listed in the column A such that it is difficult to follow or understand. | 20.0 pts |
| This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome APA APA format is used throughout. | 20.0 pts Excellent APA formatting with minimal errors of the following: All sources cited in the text -all references listed on the reference page using basics of APA format -title page in general APA format -headings present and follow APA format -12-point font, double spaced, 1 inch margins, paragraphs indented -used only one short quote and body of the paper is approximately 3 pages 18.0 pts Good formatting considering the elements listed in column A. 16.0 pts Fair formatting considering the elements listed in column A. Some APA errors noted. 8.0 pts Poor formatting considering the elements listed in column A. Many APA errors noted. 0.0 pts Very poor formatting such that paper is difficult to read. Numerous APA errors noted. | 20.0 pts |
| This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome Use of CINAHL article as Required Source from CCN Library | 0.0 pts 0 points deducted Used CINAHL article from CCN Library 0.0 pts 20 points (10%) deducted Required article source of CINAHL not used resulting in point deduction | 0.0 pts |
| This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome Late Deduction | 0.0 pts 0 points deducted Submitted on time 0.0 pts Not submitted on time – Points deducted 1 day late = 10 deduction; 2 days late = 20 deduction; 3 days late = 30 deduction; 4 days late = 40 deduction; 5 days late = 50 deduction; 6 days late = 60 deduction; 7 days late = 70 deduction; Score of 0 if more than 7 days late | 0.0 pts |
| Total Points: 200.0 |
