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Identify all expenditures to create, implement, and evaluate your project.
• Budget item: List the item(s) required for your project.
• Description: Describe the item and state what it will be used for.
• Amount needed: State the quantify and dollar value for each item and identify an
estimate of the total purchase.
• Proposed Sources: Who will be responsible for purchasing or supplying the item(s) and
where the item will be purchased from?
\*\* Do not forget to include travel/mileage, hourly wage for consultant/staff/self.
BSN 355 Budget Requirements
Budget Item Description Amount Needed Proposed Sources
office supplies
Sign in sheets and
handouts /pens
2 reams / 50 dollars
3 boxes of pens
Office depot
Breakfast items
Coffee, orange juice,
bagels, croissants
Enough for about 60
people / 300-dollar
budget
Panera Bakery
Projector
For PowerPoint
presentation and 1, no cost Provided by hospital
administration
Nurses Staff nurses All that are able to
attend Inservice / no
cost nurse will get
CEUs for attending
Inservice and will be
on the company time
Scheduling organized
by hospital
administration
**## 3188FDD6-DDCE-4FEA-B9BC-602029455094.pdf**
BSN 355 Capstone Project Work Plan
Phases of the
Project (dates
activities will
occur)
Activities that
will help you
create and
implement
your project
Who will
be in
charge?
Resources needed to
complete this phase
Cost of
Phase
Approximate
Time Spent
on Phase
Planning
Literature
Review: Review
recent studies on
mindfulness-
based
interventions for
Set Objectives:
Define the
research goals,
like assessing
MBIs' impact on
nurse stress.
Research Design
Finalize the
approach
Learner Google Scholar,
PubMed,
If using
paid
tools.
2-4 weeks
Implementation
Begin with
applying
mindfulness
practices, begin
training nurses
on techniques,
like meditation
Learner and
Administrati
on person
that will
help
Guides, programs, or
instructors for
mindfulness training
Cost of
mindful
ness
resource
s like
instructo
rs,
printed
guides
4 weeks
Evaluation
Summarize
everything from
the evaluation
phase the data
feedback, and
key findings.
Learner Surveys or interviews
to collect input from
participants.
Time
spent by
the team
on the
evaluati
on
process.
2-3 weeks
Reporting
Summarize
everything from
the evaluation
phase – the data,
feedback, and
key findings.
Focus on what
worked with the
mindfulness
programs, what
didn’t, and areas
to improve.
Learner Microsoft Word or
Google Docs
Time
spent
writing,
reviewin
g, and
presenti
ng.
2-3 weeks
**## BSN355CapstoneProjectOutcomeandEvaluationTemplateexampleUpdated.docx**
## **NIGHTINGALE COLLEGE COURSE OUTLINE**
## **BSN 355: Capstone Proposal**
Capstone Project Outcome and Evaluation Template
EXAMPLE
| | | |
| — | — | — |
| Objective of Project | Outcome of Objectives | Evaluation of Objectives |
| Write each objective in the column. You should have at least three. | Leave this section blank. This information won’t be available until <br>**_after_** you implement your project. | What metric are you going to use to evaluate the objective? (Knowledge quiz, survey etc.) |
| At the completion of a 1-hour education session, 100% of attendees will demonstrate the proper procedure for a central-line dressing change. | | Can each attendee demonstrate proper procedure for central-line dressing changes? How do you know? How will you validate their skill? |
| | | |
| | | |
| | | |
| | | |
| | | |
**## BSN355CapstoneProjectProposalTemplaterevised9.2022-5.docx**
BSN355 Capstone Project Proposal Plan
| | |
| — | — |
| What is the project question (PICOT)? In other words what are you ultimately trying to figure out? Address in P-I-C-O-T format first; then a narrative description. | |
| What is the title of your project? Be specific and concise. | |
| Who will benefit from your project? | |
| Where are the people located that will benefit from your project? | |
| What date do you plan on implementing your project? If you plan to implement this in BSN485, please specify that here. | |
| How long will your project take (from beginning to end)? | |
| Budget requirements of your project (how much money will it take to implement your project)? Please note that this is a proposal; you will not fund this project. | |
| Why did you decide to do this project? | |
| What is the overall goal of this project? What do you hope to achieve by doing this project? | |
| What do you need to help you complete this project? Examples may include supplies, Facility/Administration support, volunteers, etc. | |
| Will your project have long-term effects? If so, what are they? If none. Why not? | |
| Will the project be sustainable? If so, how will you sustain the project? | |
| How will your project be evaluated? | |
| Are there any risks associated with the project? | |
| Is there anything that may prevent your project from succeeding? If so, what? | |
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**## 88CA0E78-4ECC-4CE8-9C26-807E595AA97B.pdf**
1
Objectives, Strategies, and Background
Cristal Paez
Nightingale College
BSN 355-02 Capstone Proposal
Dr. Darlene Ridley
2/26/2025
2
Objectives, Strategies, and Background
Introduction
Healthcare institutions face medication errors as a significant issue because they generate
unfavorable patient results and more extended hospital stays while increasing medical expenses.
The Institute of Medicine (2020) reveals that United States healthcare providers encounter
medication errors with patients at a rate of 1.5 million every year, thus demonstrating the need
for evidence-based interventions. This capstone project aims to lower medication errors in acute
care facilities by introducing educational training for nursing professionals. Nurses participating
in the project will enhance their skills and follow best practices for medication administration to
build better patient safety and healthcare outcomes. This paper details this health initiative's
objectives, strategies, and background examination. This project follows the PICOT question to
examine medication error changes in registered nurses (P) performing acute medical care when
implementing education about medication administration (I) relative to standard protocols (C)
during six months (T).
Objectives
Through an educational intervention and targeted strategy, this project will decrease
medication errors by 40% within six months among registered nurses in acute care environments.
The program aims to create a specific medication safety training, which must achieve a 90%
success rate in competency tests administered after the training sessions. A double-check
verification system for high-risk medications will be integrated into the nursing practice while
maintaining at least 95% compliance during implementation. This project seeks to heighten
eMAR system utilization by establishing proficiency among nurses who will use eMAR to stop
documentation errors (Koyama et al., 2020). The SMART objectives delivered measurable
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3490000012428530
3490000012428530
3
outcomes by defining clear goals that lead to the best patient safety and quality improvement
standards.
Strategies
The organization will use two essential methods to lower medication errors. The initial
strategy involves developing systematic education and training that stands critically important
for medication safety education. The programs use simulation, competencies testing, and
interactive classroom training to boost nurses' understanding and clinical competence.
Simulation-based education demonstrates its effectiveness in both improving knowledge
retention and practical medication safety skills of nurses in actual practice, according to Smith et
al. (2021). Thorough training activities enable nurses to access ongoing information about
current guidelines and error-prevention methods, minimizing medication errors.
The second strategy is A double-check verification system focusing on high-risk
medications. Two registered nurses must independently check medication information before
giving any medication to patients. Double-check verification formalized at healthcare institutions
has lowered medication errors because nurses confirm drug information before patient delivery
(Koyama et al., 2020). Healthcare institutions using this practice have demonstrated better
patient security measures and better medication administration practice adherence. A set of
audits and feedback systems will establish accountability through which compliance can be
reinforced for continuous improvement.
Nurses can reduce transcription errors and improve documentation accuracy by
implementing electronic medication administration record (eMAR) systems that warn healthcare
professionals about drug complications, wrong dosage, and missed medication incidents
(Koyama et al., 2020). The implementation of eMAR will integrate into nursing workflows after
4
employees receive training and periodic assessments of system effectiveness to minimize
medication errors. Combining these strategies will develop a safer medication administration
system to enhance patient outcomes and minimize healthcare-associated risks.
Background
Healthcare professionals confront medication errors as a vital clinical issue that generates
harm to patients, as well as prolonged hospital stays and elevated healthcare expenses. Based on
the World Health Organization, Koyama et al. (2020) report medication errors as one of the
primary hospital-related avoidable harms affecting millions of patients yearly. Medication errors
occur mainly because healthcare staff experience heavy workload pressures and face
interruptions during drug administration tasks. At the same time, they possess inadequate
training in medical technology and poor skill at technology-enabled accuracy improvement.
Urgent action must be taken because patient safety is the key focus within nursing practice.
Medication administration constitutes a key source of errors at institutions because it is
challenging. Healthcare providers experience many distractions combined with multitasking
activities due to the fast nature of nursing work, contributing to increased error rates (Kwiecień-
Jaguś et al., 2025). Furthermore, inconsistent adherence to best practices, such as proper
documentation and double-check verification, exacerbates the issue. The healthcare sector must
adopt proven methods combining educational systems with elections to reduce safety risks and
develop secure work environment platforms.
Appropriate interventions to reduce medication errors lead to more excellent patient
protection and better healthcare management effectiveness. Medical facilities using educational
programs and technological tools decrease medication errors and generate better patient care
outcomes, according to Ude-Okeleke et al. (2021). Through nurse education and the provision of
5
necessary tools, our targeted project aims to develop environments where medications can be
administered more safely, thus benefiting both healthcare providers and their patient populations.
Conclusion
The identified issue receives attention through this capstone project that implements
research-based strategies to deliver better patient care outcomes. The project's defined objectives
satisfy all SMART criterion requirements for specific, measurable, achievable, realistic, and
time-bound targets. The project design incorporated proven practices and research-driven
interventions into strategies to support objective achievement. Extra information in the
background section sheds complete light on underlying problem factors, underscoring why
specialized interventions must be deployed. The project executes its mission by effectively
implementing compressed frameworks that support long-term improvements of healthcare
delivery systems and patient safety protocols.
6
References
Koyama, A. K., Maddox, C.-S. S., Li, L., Bucknall, T., & Westbrook, J. I. (2020). Effectiveness
of Double Checking to Reduce Medication Administration errors: a Systematic Review.
BMJ Quality & Safety, 29(7), 595–603. https://doi.org/10.1136/bmjqs-2019-009552
Kwiecień-Jaguś, K., Mędrzycka-Dąbrowska, W., & Kopeć, M. (2025). Understanding
Medication Errors in Intensive Care Settings and Operating Rooms—A Systematic
Review. Medicina, 61(3), 369. https://doi.org/10.3390/medicina61030369
Ude-Okeleke, R. C., Aslanpour, Z., Dhillon, S., & Umaru, N. (2021). Medicines Related
Problems (MRPs) Originating in Primary Care Settings in Older Adults – A Systematic
Review. Journal of Pharmacy Practice, 089719002110236.
https://doi.org/10.1177/08971900211023638
[https://doi.org/10.1136/bmjqs-2019-009552](https://doi.org/10.1136/bmjqs-2019-009552)
[https://doi.org/10.3390/medicina61030369](https://doi.org/10.3390/medicina61030369)
[https://doi.org/10.1177/08971900211023638](https://doi.org/10.1177/08971900211023638)
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Identify all expenditures to create, implement, and evaluate your project.
• Budget item: List the item(s) required for your project.
• Description: Describe the item and state what it will be used for.
• Amount needed: State the quantify and dollar value for each item and identify an
estimate of the total purchase.
• Proposed Sources: Who will be responsible for purchasing or supplying the item(s) and
where the item will be purchased from?
\*\* Do not forget to include travel/mileage, hourly wage for consultant/staff/self.
BSN 355 Budget Requirements
Budget Item Description Amount Needed Proposed Sources
office supplies
Sign in sheets and
handouts /pens
2 reams / 50 dollars
3 boxes of pens
Office depot
Breakfast items
Coffee, orange juice,
bagels, croissants
Enough for about 60
people / 300-dollar
budget
Panera Bakery
Projector
For PowerPoint
presentation and 1, no cost Provided by hospital
administration
Nurses Staff nurses All that are able to
attend Inservice / no
cost nurse will get
CEUs for attending
Inservice and will be
on the company time
Scheduling organized
by hospital
administration
**## 3188FDD6-DDCE-4FEA-B9BC-602029455094.pdf**
BSN 355 Capstone Project Work Plan
Phases of the
Project (dates
activities will
occur)
Activities that
will help you
create and
implement
your project
Who will
be in
charge?
Resources needed to
complete this phase
Cost of
Phase
Approximate
Time Spent
on Phase
Planning
Literature
Review: Review
recent studies on
mindfulness-
based
interventions for
Set Objectives:
Define the
research goals,
like assessing
MBIs' impact on
nurse stress.
Research Design
Finalize the
approach
Learner Google Scholar,
PubMed,
If using
paid
tools.
2-4 weeks
Implementation
Begin with
applying
mindfulness
practices, begin
training nurses
on techniques,
like meditation
Learner and
Administrati
on person
that will
help
Guides, programs, or
instructors for
mindfulness training
Cost of
mindful
ness
resource
s like
instructo
rs,
printed
guides
4 weeks
Evaluation
Summarize
everything from
the evaluation
phase the data
feedback, and
key findings.
Learner Surveys or interviews
to collect input from
participants.
Time
spent by
the team
on the
evaluati
on
process.
2-3 weeks
Reporting
Summarize
everything from
the evaluation
phase – the data,
feedback, and
key findings.
Focus on what
worked with the
mindfulness
programs, what
didn’t, and areas
to improve.
Learner Microsoft Word or
Google Docs
Time
spent
writing,
reviewin
g, and
presenti
ng.
2-3 weeks
**## BSN355CapstoneProjectOutcomeandEvaluationTemplateexampleUpdated.docx**
## **NIGHTINGALE COLLEGE COURSE OUTLINE**
## **BSN 355: Capstone Proposal**
Capstone Project Outcome and Evaluation Template
EXAMPLE
| | | |
| — | — | — |
| Objective of Project | Outcome of Objectives | Evaluation of Objectives |
| Write each objective in the column. You should have at least three. | Leave this section blank. This information won’t be available until <br>**_after_** you implement your project. | What metric are you going to use to evaluate the objective? (Knowledge quiz, survey etc.) |
| At the completion of a 1-hour education session, 100% of attendees will demonstrate the proper procedure for a central-line dressing change. | | Can each attendee demonstrate proper procedure for central-line dressing changes? How do you know? How will you validate their skill? |
| | | |
| | | |
| | | |
| | | |
| | | |
**## BSN355CapstoneProjectProposalTemplaterevised9.2022-5.docx**
BSN355 Capstone Project Proposal Plan
| | |
| — | — |
| What is the project question (PICOT)? In other words what are you ultimately trying to figure out? Address in P-I-C-O-T format first; then a narrative description. | |
| What is the title of your project? Be specific and concise. | |
| Who will benefit from your project? | |
| Where are the people located that will benefit from your project? | |
| What date do you plan on implementing your project? If you plan to implement this in BSN485, please specify that here. | |
| How long will your project take (from beginning to end)? | |
| Budget requirements of your project (how much money will it take to implement your project)? Please note that this is a proposal; you will not fund this project. | |
| Why did you decide to do this project? | |
| What is the overall goal of this project? What do you hope to achieve by doing this project? | |
| What do you need to help you complete this project? Examples may include supplies, Facility/Administration support, volunteers, etc. | |
| Will your project have long-term effects? If so, what are they? If none. Why not? | |
| Will the project be sustainable? If so, how will you sustain the project? | |
| How will your project be evaluated? | |
| Are there any risks associated with the project? | |
| Is there anything that may prevent your project from succeeding? If so, what? | |
## image1.png
**## 88CA0E78-4ECC-4CE8-9C26-807E595AA97B.pdf**
1
Objectives, Strategies, and Background
Cristal Paez
Nightingale College
BSN 355-02 Capstone Proposal
Dr. Darlene Ridley
2/26/2025
2
Objectives, Strategies, and Background
Introduction
Healthcare institutions face medication errors as a significant issue because they generate
unfavorable patient results and more extended hospital stays while increasing medical expenses.
The Institute of Medicine (2020) reveals that United States healthcare providers encounter
medication errors with patients at a rate of 1.5 million every year, thus demonstrating the need
for evidence-based interventions. This capstone project aims to lower medication errors in acute
care facilities by introducing educational training for nursing professionals. Nurses participating
in the project will enhance their skills and follow best practices for medication administration to
build better patient safety and healthcare outcomes. This paper details this health initiative's
objectives, strategies, and background examination. This project follows the PICOT question to
examine medication error changes in registered nurses (P) performing acute medical care when
implementing education about medication administration (I) relative to standard protocols (C)
during six months (T).
Objectives
Through an educational intervention and targeted strategy, this project will decrease
medication errors by 40% within six months among registered nurses in acute care environments.
The program aims to create a specific medication safety training, which must achieve a 90%
success rate in competency tests administered after the training sessions. A double-check
verification system for high-risk medications will be integrated into the nursing practice while
maintaining at least 95% compliance during implementation. This project seeks to heighten
eMAR system utilization by establishing proficiency among nurses who will use eMAR to stop
documentation errors (Koyama et al., 2020). The SMART objectives delivered measurable
3490000012428530
3490000012428530
3490000012428530
3
outcomes by defining clear goals that lead to the best patient safety and quality improvement
standards.
Strategies
The organization will use two essential methods to lower medication errors. The initial
strategy involves developing systematic education and training that stands critically important
for medication safety education. The programs use simulation, competencies testing, and
interactive classroom training to boost nurses' understanding and clinical competence.
Simulation-based education demonstrates its effectiveness in both improving knowledge
retention and practical medication safety skills of nurses in actual practice, according to Smith et
al. (2021). Thorough training activities enable nurses to access ongoing information about
current guidelines and error-prevention methods, minimizing medication errors.
The second strategy is A double-check verification system focusing on high-risk
medications. Two registered nurses must independently check medication information before
giving any medication to patients. Double-check verification formalized at healthcare institutions
has lowered medication errors because nurses confirm drug information before patient delivery
(Koyama et al., 2020). Healthcare institutions using this practice have demonstrated better
patient security measures and better medication administration practice adherence. A set of
audits and feedback systems will establish accountability through which compliance can be
reinforced for continuous improvement.
Nurses can reduce transcription errors and improve documentation accuracy by
implementing electronic medication administration record (eMAR) systems that warn healthcare
professionals about drug complications, wrong dosage, and missed medication incidents
(Koyama et al., 2020). The implementation of eMAR will integrate into nursing workflows after
4
employees receive training and periodic assessments of system effectiveness to minimize
medication errors. Combining these strategies will develop a safer medication administration
system to enhance patient outcomes and minimize healthcare-associated risks.
Background
Healthcare professionals confront medication errors as a vital clinical issue that generates
harm to patients, as well as prolonged hospital stays and elevated healthcare expenses. Based on
the World Health Organization, Koyama et al. (2020) report medication errors as one of the
primary hospital-related avoidable harms affecting millions of patients yearly. Medication errors
occur mainly because healthcare staff experience heavy workload pressures and face
interruptions during drug administration tasks. At the same time, they possess inadequate
training in medical technology and poor skill at technology-enabled accuracy improvement.
Urgent action must be taken because patient safety is the key focus within nursing practice.
Medication administration constitutes a key source of errors at institutions because it is
challenging. Healthcare providers experience many distractions combined with multitasking
activities due to the fast nature of nursing work, contributing to increased error rates (Kwiecień-
Jaguś et al., 2025). Furthermore, inconsistent adherence to best practices, such as proper
documentation and double-check verification, exacerbates the issue. The healthcare sector must
adopt proven methods combining educational systems with elections to reduce safety risks and
develop secure work environment platforms.
Appropriate interventions to reduce medication errors lead to more excellent patient
protection and better healthcare management effectiveness. Medical facilities using educational
programs and technological tools decrease medication errors and generate better patient care
outcomes, according to Ude-Okeleke et al. (2021). Through nurse education and the provision of
5
necessary tools, our targeted project aims to develop environments where medications can be
administered more safely, thus benefiting both healthcare providers and their patient populations.
Conclusion
The identified issue receives attention through this capstone project that implements
research-based strategies to deliver better patient care outcomes. The project's defined objectives
satisfy all SMART criterion requirements for specific, measurable, achievable, realistic, and
time-bound targets. The project design incorporated proven practices and research-driven
interventions into strategies to support objective achievement. Extra information in the
background section sheds complete light on underlying problem factors, underscoring why
specialized interventions must be deployed. The project executes its mission by effectively
implementing compressed frameworks that support long-term improvements of healthcare
delivery systems and patient safety protocols.
6
References
Koyama, A. K., Maddox, C.-S. S., Li, L., Bucknall, T., & Westbrook, J. I. (2020). Effectiveness
of Double Checking to Reduce Medication Administration errors: a Systematic Review.
BMJ Quality & Safety, 29(7), 595–603. https://doi.org/10.1136/bmjqs-2019-009552
Kwiecień-Jaguś, K., Mędrzycka-Dąbrowska, W., & Kopeć, M. (2025). Understanding
Medication Errors in Intensive Care Settings and Operating Rooms—A Systematic
Review. Medicina, 61(3), 369. https://doi.org/10.3390/medicina61030369
Ude-Okeleke, R. C., Aslanpour, Z., Dhillon, S., & Umaru, N. (2021). Medicines Related
Problems (MRPs) Originating in Primary Care Settings in Older Adults – A Systematic
Review. Journal of Pharmacy Practice, 089719002110236.
https://doi.org/10.1177/08971900211023638
[https://doi.org/10.1136/bmjqs-2019-009552](https://doi.org/10.1136/bmjqs-2019-009552)
[https://doi.org/10.3390/medicina61030369](https://doi.org/10.3390/medicina61030369)
[https://doi.org/10.1177/08971900211023638](https://doi.org/10.1177/08971900211023638)
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Identify all expenditures to create, implement, and evaluate your project.
• Budget item: List the item(s) required for your project.
• Description: Describe the item and state what it will be used for.
• Amount needed: State the quantify and dollar value for each item and identify an
estimate of the total purchase.
• Proposed Sources: Who will be responsible for purchasing or supplying the item(s) and
where the item will be purchased from?
\*\* Do not forget to include travel/mileage, hourly wage for consultant/staff/self.
BSN 355 Budget Requirements
Budget Item Description Amount Needed Proposed Sources
office supplies
Sign in sheets and
handouts /pens
2 reams / 50 dollars
3 boxes of pens
Office depot
Breakfast items
Coffee, orange juice,
bagels, croissants
Enough for about 60
people / 300-dollar
budget
Panera Bakery
Projector
For PowerPoint
presentation and 1, no cost Provided by hospital
administration
Nurses Staff nurses All that are able to
attend Inservice / no
cost nurse will get
CEUs for attending
Inservice and will be
on the company time
Scheduling organized
by hospital
administration
**## 3188FDD6-DDCE-4FEA-B9BC-602029455094.pdf**
BSN 355 Capstone Project Work Plan
Phases of the
Project (dates
activities will
occur)
Activities that
will help you
create and
implement
your project
Who will
be in
charge?
Resources needed to
complete this phase
Cost of
Phase
Approximate
Time Spent
on Phase
Planning
Literature
Review: Review
recent studies on
mindfulness-
based
interventions for
Set Objectives:
Define the
research goals,
like assessing
MBIs' impact on
nurse stress.
Research Design
Finalize the
approach
Learner Google Scholar,
PubMed,
If using
paid
tools.
2-4 weeks
Implementation
Begin with
applying
mindfulness
practices, begin
training nurses
on techniques,
like meditation
Learner and
Administrati
on person
that will
help
Guides, programs, or
instructors for
mindfulness training
Cost of
mindful
ness
resource
s like
instructo
rs,
printed
guides
4 weeks
Evaluation
Summarize
everything from
the evaluation
phase the data
feedback, and
key findings.
Learner Surveys or interviews
to collect input from
participants.
Time
spent by
the team
on the
evaluati
on
process.
2-3 weeks
Reporting
Summarize
everything from
the evaluation
phase – the data,
feedback, and
key findings.
Focus on what
worked with the
mindfulness
programs, what
didn’t, and areas
to improve.
Learner Microsoft Word or
Google Docs
Time
spent
writing,
reviewin
g, and
presenti
ng.
2-3 weeks
**## BSN355CapstoneProjectOutcomeandEvaluationTemplateexampleUpdated.docx**
## **NIGHTINGALE COLLEGE COURSE OUTLINE**
## **BSN 355: Capstone Proposal**
Capstone Project Outcome and Evaluation Template
EXAMPLE
| | | |
| — | — | — |
| Objective of Project | Outcome of Objectives | Evaluation of Objectives |
| Write each objective in the column. You should have at least three. | Leave this section blank. This information won’t be available until <br>**_after_** you implement your project. | What metric are you going to use to evaluate the objective? (Knowledge quiz, survey etc.) |
| At the completion of a 1-hour education session, 100% of attendees will demonstrate the proper procedure for a central-line dressing change. | | Can each attendee demonstrate proper procedure for central-line dressing changes? How do you know? How will you validate their skill? |
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| What is the title of your project? Be specific and concise. | |
| Who will benefit from your project? | |
| Where are the people located that will benefit from your project? | |
| What date do you plan on implementing your project? If you plan to implement this in BSN485, please specify that here. | |
| How long will your project take (from beginning to end)? | |
| Budget requirements of your project (how much money will it take to implement your project)? Please note that this is a proposal; you will not fund this project. | |
| Why did you decide to do this project? | |
| What is the overall goal of this project? What do you hope to achieve by doing this project? | |
| What do you need to help you complete this project? Examples may include supplies, Facility/Administration support, volunteers, etc. | |
| Will your project have long-term effects? If so, what are they? If none. Why not? | |
| Will the project be sustainable? If so, how will you sustain the project? | |
| How will your project be evaluated? | |
| Are there any risks associated with the project? | |
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Objectives, Strategies, and Background
Cristal Paez
Nightingale College
BSN 355-02 Capstone Proposal
Dr. Darlene Ridley
2/26/2025
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Objectives, Strategies, and Background
Introduction
Healthcare institutions face medication errors as a significant issue because they generate
unfavorable patient results and more extended hospital stays while increasing medical expenses.
The Institute of Medicine (2020) reveals that United States healthcare providers encounter
medication errors with patients at a rate of 1.5 million every year, thus demonstrating the need
for evidence-based interventions. This capstone project aims to lower medication errors in acute
care facilities by introducing educational training for nursing professionals. Nurses participating
in the project will enhance their skills and follow best practices for medication administration to
build better patient safety and healthcare outcomes. This paper details this health initiative's
objectives, strategies, and background examination. This project follows the PICOT question to
examine medication error changes in registered nurses (P) performing acute medical care when
implementing education about medication administration (I) relative to standard protocols (C)
during six months (T).
Objectives
Through an educational intervention and targeted strategy, this project will decrease
medication errors by 40% within six months among registered nurses in acute care environments.
The program aims to create a specific medication safety training, which must achieve a 90%
success rate in competency tests administered after the training sessions. A double-check
verification system for high-risk medications will be integrated into the nursing practice while
maintaining at least 95% compliance during implementation. This project seeks to heighten
eMAR system utilization by establishing proficiency among nurses who will use eMAR to stop
documentation errors (Koyama et al., 2020). The SMART objectives delivered measurable
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outcomes by defining clear goals that lead to the best patient safety and quality improvement
standards.
Strategies
The organization will use two essential methods to lower medication errors. The initial
strategy involves developing systematic education and training that stands critically important
for medication safety education. The programs use simulation, competencies testing, and
interactive classroom training to boost nurses' understanding and clinical competence.
Simulation-based education demonstrates its effectiveness in both improving knowledge
retention and practical medication safety skills of nurses in actual practice, according to Smith et
al. (2021). Thorough training activities enable nurses to access ongoing information about
current guidelines and error-prevention methods, minimizing medication errors.
The second strategy is A double-check verification system focusing on high-risk
medications. Two registered nurses must independently check medication information before
giving any medication to patients. Double-check verification formalized at healthcare institutions
has lowered medication errors because nurses confirm drug information before patient delivery
(Koyama et al., 2020). Healthcare institutions using this practice have demonstrated better
patient security measures and better medication administration practice adherence. A set of
audits and feedback systems will establish accountability through which compliance can be
reinforced for continuous improvement.
Nurses can reduce transcription errors and improve documentation accuracy by
implementing electronic medication administration record (eMAR) systems that warn healthcare
professionals about drug complications, wrong dosage, and missed medication incidents
(Koyama et al., 2020). The implementation of eMAR will integrate into nursing workflows after
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employees receive training and periodic assessments of system effectiveness to minimize
medication errors. Combining these strategies will develop a safer medication administration
system to enhance patient outcomes and minimize healthcare-associated risks.
Background
Healthcare professionals confront medication errors as a vital clinical issue that generates
harm to patients, as well as prolonged hospital stays and elevated healthcare expenses. Based on
the World Health Organization, Koyama et al. (2020) report medication errors as one of the
primary hospital-related avoidable harms affecting millions of patients yearly. Medication errors
occur mainly because healthcare staff experience heavy workload pressures and face
interruptions during drug administration tasks. At the same time, they possess inadequate
training in medical technology and poor skill at technology-enabled accuracy improvement.
Urgent action must be taken because patient safety is the key focus within nursing practice.
Medication administration constitutes a key source of errors at institutions because it is
challenging. Healthcare providers experience many distractions combined with multitasking
activities due to the fast nature of nursing work, contributing to increased error rates (Kwiecień-
Jaguś et al., 2025). Furthermore, inconsistent adherence to best practices, such as proper
documentation and double-check verification, exacerbates the issue. The healthcare sector must
adopt proven methods combining educational systems with elections to reduce safety risks and
develop secure work environment platforms.
Appropriate interventions to reduce medication errors lead to more excellent patient
protection and better healthcare management effectiveness. Medical facilities using educational
programs and technological tools decrease medication errors and generate better patient care
outcomes, according to Ude-Okeleke et al. (2021). Through nurse education and the provision of
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necessary tools, our targeted project aims to develop environments where medications can be
administered more safely, thus benefiting both healthcare providers and their patient populations.
Conclusion
The identified issue receives attention through this capstone project that implements
research-based strategies to deliver better patient care outcomes. The project's defined objectives
satisfy all SMART criterion requirements for specific, measurable, achievable, realistic, and
time-bound targets. The project design incorporated proven practices and research-driven
interventions into strategies to support objective achievement. Extra information in the
background section sheds complete light on underlying problem factors, underscoring why
specialized interventions must be deployed. The project executes its mission by effectively
implementing compressed frameworks that support long-term improvements of healthcare
delivery systems and patient safety protocols.
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References
Koyama, A. K., Maddox, C.-S. S., Li, L., Bucknall, T., & Westbrook, J. I. (2020). Effectiveness
of Double Checking to Reduce Medication Administration errors: a Systematic Review.
BMJ Quality & Safety, 29(7), 595–603. https://doi.org/10.1136/bmjqs-2019-009552
Kwiecień-Jaguś, K., Mędrzycka-Dąbrowska, W., & Kopeć, M. (2025). Understanding
Medication Errors in Intensive Care Settings and Operating Rooms—A Systematic
Review. Medicina, 61(3), 369. https://doi.org/10.3390/medicina61030369
Ude-Okeleke, R. C., Aslanpour, Z., Dhillon, S., & Umaru, N. (2021). Medicines Related
Problems (MRPs) Originating in Primary Care Settings in Older Adults – A Systematic
Review. Journal of Pharmacy Practice, 089719002110236.
https://doi.org/10.1177/08971900211023638
[https://doi.org/10.1136/bmjqs-2019-009552](https://doi.org/10.1136/bmjqs-2019-009552)
[https://doi.org/10.3390/medicina61030369](https://doi.org/10.3390/medicina61030369)
[https://doi.org/10.1177/08971900211023638](https://doi.org/10.1177/08971900211023638)
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