Posted: May 1st, 2025

Health & Medical Question

This is a decision tree. I have attached the new research question, aims, and objectives. I also need only three annotated sources.This assignment supports the following unit learning outcomes:

• Apply secondary research methodology.

This assignment will detail the decision models and analysis methods used in your research project. Choose at least one of the options below, conducting and demonstrating additional analysis as necessary. If graphic illustrations are used, they should be original (created by you). Only this section of your research project should be submitted for the assignment. You will submit a more comprehensive document for your rough draft in Unit 5.

• Construct a decision tree
• Construct a probability model
• Conduct a systematic analysis
• Conduct validity analysis

APA requirements: Title and reference pages, 10 sources.

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Implementing the Appropriate Mix of Capabilities in Nursing to Ensure Job Satisfaction,
thus Improving Patient Safety and Quality of Care
Giuliana L. Ragas
Healthcare Administration Program, Herzing University
HA640: Healthcare Operations Assessment and Decision-Making
Dr. Michael P. Holway
May 10, 2024
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Research Framework
Question/Problem
How do we craft an appropriate mix of capabilities that ensure quality patient care and a
satisfying career experience for direct care nurses?
Aims
This plan aims to create the right mix of capabilities to ensure that direct care nurses were
satisfied and knowledgeable at their jobs. This will show how job satisfaction helps alleviate
staffing issues, improving safety and quality of care for patients.
Objectives
Facilitate staff development programs.
Promote evidence-based nursing practice.
Ensure the credibility of the nursing profession.
Provide a scientific basis for nursing care.
Establish residency programs for nurses entering the profession.
Identify factors that attain and retain qualified nurses.
Foster collaboration with other professional disciplines and institutions.
References
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American Association of Colleges of Nursing. (2021). The essentials: Core competencies for
professional nursing education. AACN Nursing. https://www.aacnnursing.org
American Nurses Association. (2012). Principles for nurse staffing (2nd ed.). The Publishing
Program of ANA. https://www.nursingworld.org
ANA Nursing Resources Hub. (2024, February 15). Ways nurses can improve patient care.
ANA. https://www.nursingworld.org/content-hub/resources/nursing-leadership/waysnurses-can-improve-patient-care/
Blount, A. (2019). Getting to Patient-Centered Care. In Springer eBooks (pp. 1–15).
https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-17645-7_1
Clarke, S., & Donaldson, N. (2008). Chapter 25: Nurse staffing and patient care quality and
safety. In R. Hughes (Ed.), Patient Safety and Quality: An Evidence-Based Handbook for
Nurses (Vol. 3). Rockville (MD): Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality.
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK2676/
Hardavella, G., Aamli-Gaagnat, A., Saad, N., Rousalova, I., & Sreter, K. B. (2017, December).
How to give and receive feedback effectively. Breathe.
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5709796/
Hughes, R. (2008). Chapter 44: Tools and strategies for quality improvement and patient safety.
In R. Hughes (Ed.), Patient Safety and Quality: An Evidence-Based Handbook for Nurses
(Vol. 3). Rockville (MD): Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality.
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK2682/
International Council of Nurses. (2009). Evidence-based safe nurse staffing [Press release].
https://www.icn.ch
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Kieft, R. A., De Brouwer, B. B., Francke, A. L., & Delnoij, D. M. (2014). How nurses and their
work environment affect patient experiences of quality of care: a qualitative study. BMC
Health Services Research, 14(1). https://doi.org/10.1186/1472-6963-14-249
Kumah, E., Osei-Kesse, F., & Anaba, C. (2017). Understanding and using patient experience
feedback to improve health care quality: systematic review and framework development.
Journal of Patient-centered Research and Reviews, 4(1), 24–31.
https://doi.org/10.17294/2330-0698.1416
Maryville Nursing. (2023, September 4). How nurses impact quality of care.
https://nursing.maryville.edu/blog/quality-of-care.html
Massari, L. (2023, November 21). Maximizing nurse staffing for improved patient outcomes.
BOS Medical Staffing. https://www.bosmedicalstaffing.com/2023/11/02/nursing-staff-iscritical-in-providing-high-quality-patientcare/#:~:text=By%20investing%20in%20their%20education%20and%20training%2C,stil
l%20challenges%20that%20healthcare%20organizations%20must%20address
Mlambo, M., Silén, C., & McGrath, C. (2021). Lifelong learning and nurses’ continuing
professional development, a meta-synthesis of the literature. BMC Nursing, 20(1).
https://doi.org/10.1186/s12912-021-00579-2
Phillips, J., Mallarix, A., & Bakerjian, D. (2021, March 7). Nursing and patient safety. Agency
for Healthcare Research and Quality. https://psnet.ahrq.gov/primer/nursing-and-patientsafety#
Ratna, H. (2019). The importance of effective communication in healthcare practice. HPHR
Journal, 23. https://doi.org/10.54111/0001/w4
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Sibiya, M. N. (2018). Effective communication in nursing. In InTech eBooks.
https://doi.org/10.5772/intechopen.74995