NURS 8302 Assignment Organizational Culture Assessment Tool

NURS 8302 Assignment Organizational Culture Assessment Tool

Your organization is ready to implement a quality improvement initiative; however, it is
becoming increasingly clear that perhaps not everyone is on board with the proposal.
What could be contributing to this potential resistance? How might organizational culture
impact or influence the ability to engage in quality improvement initiatives?

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Organizational culture is the shared way of thinking or feeling in a given organization. This
culture creates the dynamic for a willingness to change and/or improve. For example, if an
organizational culture is one in which change is welcomed to improve and all voices are
encouraged to be shared, the implementation of a quality improvement initiative will likely be
accepted and supported. However, if an organizational culture is one in which the
acknowledgement of mistakes are penalized and only leadership voices are respected, the
implementation of a quality improvement initiative may be met with hesitation and skepticism.
For this Assignment, you will consider the impact of cultural and organizational readiness as it
relates to the implementation of quality improvement initiatives. You will consider the
leadership strategies needed to support these measures and complete an Organizational Culture
Assessment Tool.
To Prepare:
 Review the Learning Resources regarding the implementation of quality improvement
initiatives.
 Consider what stakeholders must be present to implement these initiatives, and reflect on
the leadership strategies needed for success in promoting quality improvement initiatives
in healthcare organizations and nursing practice.
 Select a healthcare organization or nursing practice (with which you are familiar) to
complete the Organizational Culture Assessment Tool.
The Assignment: (2–3 pages)
Complete the Organizational Culture Assessment Tool for the healthcare organization or nursing
practice you selected. Then, address the following:
 What is the state of cultural/organizational readiness for quality improvement?
 Is the organizational culture present for quality improvement?

 What leadership strategies are present in the organization to support quality
improvement, positive patient experiences, and healthcare quality?
Reminder: The College of Nursing requires that all papers submitted include a title page,
introduction, summary, and references. The Sample Paper provided at the Walden Writing
Center provides an example of those required elements (available at
https://academicguides.waldenu.edu/writingcenter/templates/general#s-lg-box-20293632). All
papers submitted must use this formatting.
By Day 7
Submit your completed Organizational Culture Assessment Tool and the responses to the
prompts for this Assignment by Day 7 of Week 6.
Submission and Grading Information
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Excellent Good Fair Poor

Complete the
Organizational
Culture
Assessment Tool
for the healthcare
organization or
nursing practice
selected.

Points Range: 9
(9%) – 10 (10%)
A fully completed
Organizational
Culture
Assessment Tool
for the healthcare
organization or
nursing practice
selected is
submitted.

Points Range: 8
(8%) – 8 (8%)
A mostly
completed
Organizational
Culture
Assessment Tool
for the healthcare
organization or
nursing practice
selected is
submitted.

Points Range: 7
(7%) – 7 (7%)
An inaccurate or
incomplete
Organizational
Culture
Assessment Tool
for the healthcare
organization or
nursing practice
selected is
submitted.

Points Range: 0
(0%) – 6 (6%)
An inaccurate and
incomplete
Organizational
Culture
Assessment Tool
for the healthcare
organization or
nursing practice
selected is
submitted, or it is
missing.

Assess the state of
cultural/organizati
onal readiness for
quality
improvement.

Points Range: 23
(23%) – 25 (25%)
The response
accurately and
clearly explains in
detail an
assessment of the

Points Range: 20
(20%) – 22 (22%)
The response
accurately
explains and
assesses the state
of

Points Range: 18
(18%) – 19 (19%)
The response
inaccurately or
vaguely explains
and assesses the
state of

Points Range: 0
(0%) – 17 (17%)
The response
inaccurately and
vaguely explains
and assesses the
state of

state of
cultural/organizati
onal readiness for
quality
improvement.

cultural/organizati
onal readiness for
quality
improvement.

cultural/organizati
onal readiness for
quality
improvement, or
it is missing.

Assess whether
organizational
culture is present
for quality
improvement.

Points Range: 23
(23%) – 25 (25%)
The response
accurately and
clearly explains in
detail an
assessment of
whether
organizational
culture is present
for quality
improvement.

Points Range: 20
(20%) – 22 (22%)
The response
accurately
explains an
assessment of
whether
organizational
culture is present
for quality
improvement.

Points Range: 18
(18%) – 19 (19%)
The response
inaccurately or
vaguely explains
an assessment of
whether
organizational
culture is present
for quality
improvement.

Points Range: 0
(0%) – 17 (17%)
The response
inaccurately and
vaguely explains
an assessment of
whether
organizational
culture is present
for quality
improvement, or
it is missing.

Identify and assess
leadership
strategies present
in the organization
to support quality
improvement,
positive patient
experiences, and
healthcare quality.

Points Range: 23
(23%) – 25 (25%)
The response
comprehensively
assesses and fully

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identifies
leadership
strategies present
in the
organization to
support quality
improvement,
positive patient
experiences, and
healthcare quality.

Points Range: 20
(20%) – 22 (22%)
The response
identifies and
assesses
leadership
strategies present
in the
organization to
support quality
improvement,
positive patient
experiences, and
healthcare quality.

Points Range: 18
(18%) – 19 (19%)
The response
inaccurately or
vaguely identifies,
and may assess,
the leadership
strategies present
in the
organization to
support quality
improvement,
positive patient
experiences, and
healthcare quality.

Points Range: 0
(0%) – 17 (17%)
The response
inaccurately and
vaguely identifies
the leadership
strategies present
in the
organization to
support quality
improvement,
positive patient
experiences, and
healthcare quality,
or it is missing.

Written
Expression and
Formatting –
Paragraph
Development and
Organization:
Paragraphs make
clear points that
support well-
developed ideas,
flow logically, and
demonstrate
continuity of
ideas. Sentences

Points Range: 5
(5%) – 5 (5%)
Paragraphs and
sentences follow
writing standards
for flow,
continuity, and
clarity.
A clear and
comprehensive
purpose
statement,
introduction, and

Points Range: 4
(4%) – 4 (4%)
Paragraphs and
sentences follow
writing standards
for flow,
continuity, and
clarity 80% of the
time. Purpose,
introduction, and
conclusion of the
assignment is
stated, yet is brief
and not

Points Range: 3.5
(3.5%) – 3.5
(3.5%)
Paragraphs and
sentences follow
writing standards
for flow,
continuity, and
clarity 60%–79%
of the time.
Purpose,
introduction, and
conclusion of the

Points Range: 0
(0%) – 3 (3%)
Paragraphs and
sentences follow
writing standards
for flow,
continuity, and
clarity < 60% of
the time.
No purpose
statement,
introduction, or
conclusion was

are carefully
focused—neither
long and rambling
nor short and
lacking substance.
A clear and
comprehensive
purpose statement
and introduction
is provided which
delineates all
required criteria.

conclusion is
provided which
delineates all
required criteria.

descriptive. assignment is
vague or off topic.
provided.

Written
Expression and
Formatting –
English writing
standards:
Correct grammar,
mechanics, and
proper
punctuation

Points Range: 5
(5%) – 5 (5%)
Uses correct
grammar,
spelling, and
punctuation with
no errors.

Points Range: 4
(4%) – 4 (4%)
Contains a few (1
or 2) grammar,
spelling, and
punctuation
errors.

Points Range: 3.5
(3.5%) – 3.5
(3.5%)
Contains several
(3 or 4) grammar,
spelling, and
punctuation
errors.

Points Range: 0
(0%) – 3 (3%)
Contains many (≥
5) grammar,
spelling, and
punctuation errors
that interfere with
the reader’s
understanding.

Written
Expression and
Formatting – The
paper follows
correct APA
format for title
page, headings,
font, spacing,
margins,
indentations, page
numbers,
parenthetical/in-
text citations, and
reference list.

Points Range: 5
(5%) – 5 (5%)
Uses correct APA
format with no
errors.

Points Range: 4
(4%) – 4 (4%)
Contains a few (1
or 2) APA format
errors.

Points Range: 3.5
(3.5%) – 3.5
(3.5%)
Contains several
(3 or 4) APA
format errors.

Points Range: 0
(0%) – 3 (3%)
Contains many (≥
5) APA format
errors.

Total Points: 100
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Excellent	Good	Fair	Poor
RESPONSIVENESS TO DISCUSSION QUESTION Discussion post minimum requirements: *The original posting must be completed by Wednesday, Day 3, at 11:59pm MST. Two response postings to two different peer original posts, on two different days, are required by Saturday, Day 6, at 11:59pm MST. Faculty member inquiries require responses, which are not included in the minimum number of posts. Your Discussion Board postings should be written in standard edited English and follow APA style for format and grammar as closely as possible given the constraints of the online platform. Be sure to support the postings with specific citations from this week’s Learning Resources as well as resources available through the Walden University online databases. Refer to the Essential Guide to APA Style for Walden Students to ensure your in-text citations and reference list are correct.	8 (26.67%) – 8 (26.67%) Discussion postings and responses exceed the requirements of the Discussion instructions. They: Respond to the question being asked or the prompt provided; – Go beyond what is required in some meaningful way (e.g., the post contributes a new dimension, unearths something unanticipated); -Are substantive, reflective, with critical analysis and synthesis representative of knowledge gained from the course readings and current credible evidence. – Demonstrate significant ability to generalize and extend thinking and evaluate theories or concepts within the topic or context of the discussion. -Demonstrate that the student has read, viewed, and considered the Learning -Resources as well as additional resources and has read, viewed, or considered a sampling of colleagues’ postings; -Exceed the minimum requirements for discussion posts*.	7 (23.33%) – 7 (23.33%) Discussion postings and responses meet the requirements of the Discussion instructions. They: -Respond to the question being asked or the prompt provided; -Are substantive, reflective, with critical analysis and synthesis representative of knowledge gained from the course readings and current credible evidence.re -Demonstrate ability to generalize and extend thinking and evaluate theories or concepts within the topic or context of the discussion. -Demonstrate that the student has read, viewed, and considered the Learning Resources and has read, viewed, or considered a sampling of colleagues’ postings -Meet the minimum requirements for discussion posts*.	6 (20%) – 6 (20%) Discussion postings and responses are minimally responsive to the requirements of the Discussion instructions. They: – do not clearly address the objectives of the discussion or the question or prompt; and/or -May (lack) lack in depth, reflection, analysis, or synthesis but rely more on anecdotal than scholarly evidence; and/or -Do not adequately demonstrate that the student has read, viewed, and considered the Learning -Resources and/or a sampling of colleagues’ postings; and/or has posted by the due date at least in part. – Lack ability to generalize and extend thinking and evaluate theories or concepts within the topic or context of the discussion. -Do not meet the minimum requirements for discussion posts*.	0 (0%) – 5 (16.67%) Discussion postings and responses are unresponsive to the requirements of the Discussion instructions. They: – do not clearly address the objectives of the discussion or the question or prompt; and/or – Lack in substance, reflection, analysis, or synthesis but rely more on anecdotal than scholarly evidence. – Lack ability to generalize and extend thinking and evaluate theories or concepts within the topic or context of the discussion. -Do not demonstrate that the student has read, viewed, and considered the Learning Resources and/or a sampling of colleagues’ postings; and/or does not meet the minimum requirements for discussion posts*.
CONTENT KNOWLEDGE	8 (26.67%) – 8 (26.67%) Discussion postings and responses: -demonstrate in-depth understanding and application of concepts and issues presented in the course (e.g., insightful interpretations including analysis, synthesis and/or evaluation of topic; – are well supported by pertinent research/evidence from a variety of and multiple peer- reviewed books and journals, where appropriate; -Demonstrate significant mastery and thoughtful/accurate application of content, applicable skills or strategies presented in the course.	7 (23.33%) – 7 (23.33%) Discussion postings and responses: -demonstrate understanding and application of the concepts and issues presented in the course, presented with some understanding and application of concepts and issues presented in the course (e.g., insightful interpretations including analysis, synthesis and/or evaluation of topic; -are supported by research/evidence from peer-reviewed books and journals, where appropriate; and · demonstrate some mastery and application of content, applicable skills, or strategies presented in the course.	6 (20%) – 6 (20%) Discussion postings and responses: – demonstrate minimal understanding of concepts and issues presented in the course, and, although generally accurate, display some omissions and/or errors; –lack support by research/evidence and/or the research/evidence is inappropriate or marginal in quality; and/or lack of analysis, synthesis or evaluation of topic – demonstrate minimal content, skills or strategies presented in the course. ——-Contain numerous errors when using the skills or strategies presented in the course	0 (0%) – 5 (16.67%) Discussion postings and responses demonstrate: -A lack of understanding of the concepts and issues presented in the course; and/or are inaccurate, contain many omissions and/or errors; and/or are not supported by research/evidence; and/or lack of analysis, synthesis or evaluation of topic -Many critical errors when discussing content, applicable skills or strategies presented in the course.
CONTRIBUTION TO THE DISCUSSION	8 (26.67%) – 8 (26.67%) Discussion postings and responses significantly contribute to the quality of the discussion/interaction and thinking and learning by: -providing Rich and relevant examples; discerning and thought-provoking ideas; and stimulating thoughts and probes; – -demonstrating original thinking, new perspectives, and extensive synthesis of ideas supported by the literature.	7 (23.33%) – 7 (23.33%) Discussion postings and responses contribute to the quality of the discussion/interaction and thinking and learning by -providing relevant examples; thought-provoking ideas – Demonstrating synthesis of ideas supported by the literature	6 (20%) – 6 (20%) Discussion postings and responses minimally contribute to the quality of discussion/interaction and thinking and learning by: – providing few and/or irrelevant examples; and/or – providing few if any thought- provoking ideas; and/or -. Information that is restated from the literature with no/little demonstration of critical thinking or synthesis of ideas.	0 (0%) – 5 (16.67%) Discussion postings and responses do not contribute to the quality of interaction/discussion and thinking and learning as they do not: -Provide examples (or examples are irrelevant); and/or -Include interesting thoughts or ideas; and/or – Demonstrate of critical thinking or synthesis of ideas
QUALITY OF WRITING	6 (20%) – 6 (20%) Discussion postings and responses exceed doctoral -level writing expectations. They: · Use grammar and syntax that is clear, concise, and appropriate to doctoral level writing; · Make few if any errors in spelling, grammar, and syntax; · Use original language and refrain from directly quoting original source materials; -provide correct APA · Are positive, courteous, and respectful when offering suggestions, constructive feedback, or opposing viewpoints.	5 (16.67%) – 5 (16.67%) Discussion postings and responses meet doctoral -level writing expectations. They: ·Use grammar and syntax that is clear and appropriate to doctoral level writing; ; · Make a few errors in spelling, grammar, and syntax; · paraphrase but refrain from directly quoting original source materials; Provide correct APA format · Are courteous and respectful when offering suggestions, constructive feedback, or opposing viewpoints;.	4 (13.33%) – 4 (13.33%) Discussion postings and responses are minimally below doctoral-level writing expectations. They: · Make more than occasional errors in spelling, grammar, and syntax; · Directly quote from original source materials and/or paraphrase rather than use original language; lack correct APA format; and/or · Are less than courteous and respectful when offering suggestions, feedback, or opposing viewpoints.	0 (0%) – 3 (10%) Discussion postings and responses are well below doctoral -level writing expectations. They: · Use grammar and syntax that is that is unclear · Make many errors in spelling, grammar, and syntax; and –use incorrect APA format · Are discourteous and disrespectful when offering suggestions, feedback, or opposing viewpoints.
Total Points: 30

Excellent

Good

Fair

Poor

RESPONSIVENESS TO DISCUSSION QUESTION

Discussion post minimum requirements:

*The original posting must be completed by Wednesday, Day 3, at 11:59pm MST. Two response postings to two different peer original posts, on two different days, are required by Saturday, Day 6, at 11:59pm MST. Faculty member inquiries require responses, which are not included in the minimum number of posts. Your Discussion Board postings should be written in standard edited English and follow APA style for format and grammar as closely as possible given the constraints of the online platform. Be sure to support the postings with specific citations from this week’s Learning Resources as well as resources available through the Walden University online databases. Refer to the Essential Guide to APA Style for Walden Students to ensure your in-text citations and reference list are correct.

8 (26.67%) – 8 (26.67%)

Discussion postings and responses exceed the requirements of the Discussion instructions. They: Respond to the question being asked or the prompt provided; – Go beyond what is required in some meaningful way (e.g., the post contributes a new dimension, unearths something unanticipated); -Are substantive, reflective, with critical analysis and synthesis representative of knowledge gained from the course readings and current credible evidence. – Demonstrate significant ability to generalize and extend thinking and evaluate theories or concepts within the topic or context of the discussion. -Demonstrate that the student has read, viewed, and considered the Learning -Resources as well as additional resources and has read, viewed, or considered a sampling of colleagues’ postings; -Exceed the minimum requirements for discussion posts*.

7 (23.33%) – 7 (23.33%)

Discussion postings and responses meet the requirements of the Discussion instructions. They: -Respond to the question being asked or the prompt provided; -Are substantive, reflective, with critical analysis and synthesis representative of knowledge gained from the course readings and current credible evidence.re -Demonstrate ability to generalize and extend thinking and evaluate theories or concepts within the topic or context of the discussion. -Demonstrate that the student has read, viewed, and considered the Learning Resources and has read, viewed, or considered a sampling of colleagues’ postings -Meet the minimum requirements for discussion posts*.

6 (20%) – 6 (20%)

Discussion postings and responses are minimally responsive to the requirements of the Discussion instructions. They: – do not clearly address the objectives of the discussion or the question or prompt; and/or -May (lack) lack in depth, reflection, analysis, or synthesis but rely more on anecdotal than scholarly evidence; and/or -Do not adequately demonstrate that the student has read, viewed, and considered the Learning -Resources and/or a sampling of colleagues’ postings; and/or has posted by the due date at least in part. – Lack ability to generalize and extend thinking and evaluate theories or concepts within the topic or context of the discussion. -Do not meet the minimum requirements for discussion posts*.

0 (0%) – 5 (16.67%)

Discussion postings and responses are unresponsive to the requirements of the Discussion instructions. They: – do not clearly address the objectives of the discussion or the question or prompt; and/or – Lack in substance, reflection, analysis, or synthesis but rely more on anecdotal than scholarly evidence. – Lack ability to generalize and extend thinking and evaluate theories or concepts within the topic or context of the discussion. -Do not demonstrate that the student has read, viewed, and considered the Learning Resources and/or a sampling of colleagues’ postings; and/or does not meet the minimum requirements for discussion posts*.

CONTENT KNOWLEDGE

8 (26.67%) – 8 (26.67%)

Discussion postings and responses: -demonstrate in-depth understanding and application of concepts and issues presented in the course (e.g., insightful interpretations including analysis, synthesis and/or evaluation of topic; – are well supported by pertinent research/evidence from a variety of and multiple peer- reviewed books and journals, where appropriate; -Demonstrate significant mastery and thoughtful/accurate application of content, applicable skills or strategies presented in the course.

7 (23.33%) – 7 (23.33%)

Discussion postings and responses: -demonstrate understanding and application of the concepts and issues presented in the course, presented with some understanding and application of concepts and issues presented in the course (e.g., insightful interpretations including analysis, synthesis and/or evaluation of topic; -are supported by research/evidence from peer-reviewed books and journals, where appropriate; and · demonstrate some mastery and application of content, applicable skills, or strategies presented in the course.

6 (20%) – 6 (20%)

Discussion postings and responses: – demonstrate minimal understanding of concepts and issues presented in the course, and, although generally accurate, display some omissions and/or errors; –lack support by research/evidence and/or the research/evidence is inappropriate or marginal in quality; and/or lack of analysis, synthesis or evaluation of topic – demonstrate minimal content, skills or strategies presented in the course. ——-Contain numerous errors when using the skills or strategies presented in the course

0 (0%) – 5 (16.67%)

Discussion postings and responses demonstrate: -A lack of understanding of the concepts and issues presented in the course; and/or are inaccurate, contain many omissions and/or errors; and/or are not supported by research/evidence; and/or lack of analysis, synthesis or evaluation of topic -Many critical errors when discussing content, applicable skills or strategies presented in the course.

CONTRIBUTION TO THE DISCUSSION

8 (26.67%) – 8 (26.67%)

Discussion postings and responses significantly contribute to the quality of the discussion/interaction and thinking and learning by: -providing Rich and relevant examples; discerning and thought-provoking ideas; and stimulating thoughts and probes; – -demonstrating original thinking, new perspectives, and extensive synthesis of ideas supported by the literature.

7 (23.33%) – 7 (23.33%)

Discussion postings and responses contribute to the quality of the discussion/interaction and thinking and learning by -providing relevant examples; thought-provoking ideas – Demonstrating synthesis of ideas supported by the literature

6 (20%) – 6 (20%)

Discussion postings and responses minimally contribute to the quality of discussion/interaction and thinking and learning by: – providing few and/or irrelevant examples; and/or – providing few if any thought- provoking ideas; and/or -. Information that is restated from the literature with no/little demonstration of critical thinking or synthesis of ideas.

0 (0%) – 5 (16.67%)

Discussion postings and responses do not contribute to the quality of interaction/discussion and thinking and learning as they do not: -Provide examples (or examples are irrelevant); and/or -Include interesting thoughts or ideas; and/or – Demonstrate of critical thinking or synthesis of ideas

QUALITY OF WRITING

6 (20%) – 6 (20%)

Discussion postings and responses exceed doctoral -level writing expectations. They: · Use grammar and syntax that is clear, concise, and appropriate to doctoral level writing; · Make few if any errors in spelling, grammar, and syntax; · Use original language and refrain from directly quoting original source materials; -provide correct APA · Are positive, courteous, and respectful when offering suggestions, constructive feedback, or opposing viewpoints.

5 (16.67%) – 5 (16.67%)

Discussion postings and responses meet doctoral -level writing expectations. They: ·Use grammar and syntax that is clear and appropriate to doctoral level writing; ; · Make a few errors in spelling, grammar, and syntax; · paraphrase but refrain from directly quoting original source materials; Provide correct APA format · Are courteous and respectful when offering suggestions, constructive feedback, or opposing viewpoints;.

4 (13.33%) – 4 (13.33%)

Discussion postings and responses are minimally below doctoral-level writing expectations. They: · Make more than occasional errors in spelling, grammar, and syntax; · Directly quote from original source materials and/or paraphrase rather than use original language; lack correct APA format; and/or · Are less than courteous and respectful when offering suggestions, feedback, or opposing viewpoints.

0 (0%) – 3 (10%)

Discussion postings and responses are well below doctoral -level writing expectations. They: · Use grammar and syntax that is that is unclear · Make many errors in spelling, grammar, and syntax; and –use incorrect APA format · Are discourteous and disrespectful when offering suggestions, feedback, or opposing viewpoints.

Total Points: 30