Word limit - 3000 words
Description:
A critical evaluation of an infection prevention control and practice, procedure or policy. Critically examine an infection control practice, procedure or policy in your work area. Synthesising your infection control knowledge, safety and cost effectiveness and where appropriate, the need to respect cultural values.
Make recommendations to improve practice. Describe how you will implement and evaluate these changes and take appropriate action.
ESSAY STRUCTURE
INTRODUCTION
- Provides a clear overview of why the improvement project was needed that conveys to the reader the direction the assignment will take.
BACKGROUND AND CONTEXT
-The aim/rationale of project are clearly described. This section mounts a convincing argument for the intervention. Initial audit/observation against a known standard, guidance or the literature includes detail of the staffing and resources, project team, history of current practices and workplace readiness for this improvement is discussed.
STRATEGY
-The improvement strategy (intervention) is explained. Discussion and analysis of stakeholders, engagement, implementation strategy for the intervention, analysis of barriers and obstacles and communication strategies are outlined and justified.
EVALUATION
-Demonstrates understanding of how the intervention is/was evaluated or measured, includes discussion of evaluation method, clearly identifying what the intervention is being measured against. Evaluation method reflects the aims and objectives of the project.
CONCLUSION
-Summarises and draws together the findings and outcomes of the project.
There are another 20% of the marks taking the total to 100 for the quality of your evidence and expression.