Submit a minimum of four (4) SMART goals using the guidelines listed below related to my PDSA project.
Here is what my PDSA is about:
The focus of this clinical issue focuses on hospital inpatient adults (P) to determine if structured hourly rounding (I) produces better results than standard care without rounding protocols (C) in lowering patient fall incidents (O) during their stay in facility(T).
SMART Goals & Objectives
- All professional goals and objectives MUST be written using the SMART format (see below):
- SMART stands for the following: (Educational Blueprints, LLC, 2012)
- S = Specific (Objectives should be concrete and easily defined. Ask why, when, where, who, what, and how this objective will be accomplished.
- M = Measurable (Learners should be able to quantify, whether or not they meet their objectives, either in numbers or by comparison. Has something been done that will show that a change has occurred?
- A = Attainable (Have smaller objectives to complete first. Make small goals add up to a larger goal, making it more attainable.
- R = Relevant (How realistic or relevant are the objectives based on the resources readily available? Are the objectives relevant to the topic (i.e., PDSA project and/or NUR 4945 Clinical experience)
- T = Timely (Make a deadline. By when should the objective be accomplished)
- Time period must be within the dates you are at your clinical practice site.
- Use Bloom's Taxonomy verbs for all the observable, measurable actions.
- Title: Include a title page formatted according to APA 7th edition guidelines.
- Body:
- Introduction: Provide a brief introduction explaining the context of your PDSA project (i.e., clinical problem or process)
- SMART Goals and Objectives: Clearly state four SMART goals and objectives, ensuring each one adheres to the SMART criteria. Use OHSU example as a guide.
- References & Citations (i.e., parenthetical & narrative)
