Module 8 Case Study

NUR 531 Module Eight Activity Guidelines and Rubric

Overview

The success of a healthcare organization depends on the effectiveness of its teams. High-functioning teams have a positive impact on care outcomes. An important step for achieving ideal team performance is to measure team effectiveness. By analyzing the workings of a team and measuring its effectiveness, you can identify opportunities for improvement and put in place measures to improve team effectiveness.

In this activity, you will analyze the effectiveness of a team by assessing the various aspects of the teams functioning. Based on the analysis, you will then determine the steps for improving the team effectiveness for better outcomes. This activity will prepare you for the upcoming Project Three by helping you develop the necessary skills for evaluating a team.

Prompt

Assess the effectiveness of the team given in the . Analyze the teams purpose, composition, and processes. Provide specific evidence from at least one scholarly source to support your claims.

Specifically, you must include the following rubric criteria:

  1. Evaluate the purpose. Analyze the clarity of the explanation of the team purpose and vision.
  2. Assess the team composition. Analyze the appropriateness of stakeholder representation. Include the following details:
    1. Determine if the right people are at the table.
    2. Identify missing stakeholders.
  3. Assess the team process. Analyze the functions of the team. Include the following details:
    1. Determine if there was enough information and evidence presented to complete the tasks.
    2. Analyze the meeting process that was followed.
    3. Explain how the decision-making discussion was or was not complete.
    4. Identify conflicts and how they were managed.
  4. Explain the outcome. Describe the various aspects of the outcome. Include the following details:
    1. Explain if the team was the team successful.
    2. Describe the potential outcomes for the stakeholders (agency, patient, home care nurse).

What to Submit

Submit your assessment analysis as a 2- to 3-page Word document using double spacing, 12-point Times New Roman font, and one-inch margins. Sources should be cited according to APA style.

Module Eight Activity Rubric

Criteria Exceeds Expectations (100%) Meets Expectations (90%) Partially Meets Expectations (70%) Does Not Meet Expectations (0%) Value
Evaluate the Purpose Exceeds expectations in an exceptionally clear and insightful manner, using industry-specific language Analyzes clarity of the explanation of team purpose and vision Shows progress toward meeting expectations, but with errors or omissions Does not attempt criterion 20
Assess the Team Composition Exceeds expectations in an exceptionally clear and insightful manner, using industry-specific language Analyzes appropriateness of stakeholder representation Shows progress toward meeting expectations, but with errors or omissions Does not attempt criterion 20
Assess the Team Processes Exceeds expectations in an exceptionally clear and insightful manner, using industry-specific language Analyzes functions of the team Shows progress toward meeting expectations, but with errors or omissions Does not attempt criterion 20
Explain the Outcome Exceeds expectations in an exceptionally clear and insightful manner, using industry-specific language Describes various aspects of the outcome Shows progress toward meeting expectations, but with errors or omissions Does not attempt criterion 20
Clear Communication Exceeds expectations with an intentional use of language that promotes a thorough understanding Consistently and effectively communicates in an organized way to a specific audience Shows progress toward meeting expectations, but communication is inconsistent or ineffective in a way that negatively impacts understanding Shows no evidence of consistent, effective, or organized communication 10
Scholarly Sources Incorporates more than one scholarly, current (within the last five years) source, or use of source is exceptionally insightful Incorporates one scholarly, current (within the last five years) source that supports claims Incorporates one resource that is not scholarly and current (within the last five years), or source doesnt support claims Does not incorporate sources 5
APA Style Formats in-text citations and reference list according to APA style with no errors Formats in-text citations and reference list according to APA style with fewer than five errors Formats in-text citations and reference list according to APA style with five or more errors Does not format in-text citations and reference list according to APA style 5
Total: 100%

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