Module 1 | Patient Safety Foundations Infographic
Overview
The purpose of this assignment is to create a visually engaging infographic that summarizes key concepts related to Patient Safety in nursing practice. This activity will help you synthesize information, communicate critical safety principles concisely, and use visuals to enhance understanding.
Instructions
Select a Topic:
- Your infographic should focus on a specific aspect/concept of Patient Safety.Choose one of the following:
- Adverse Events
- Culture of Safety
- Nurses Role in Patient Safety
- In your infographic, explain why this concept of patient safety matters
- How does this patient safety indicator impact overall healthcare quality?
- What are the implications of this patient safety indicator for healthcare organizations and patient safety outcomes?
Gather and Organize Content:
- Research your chosen topic using at least two credible sources (e.g., textbooks, peer-reviewed journal articles) that are no more than five years old.
- Identify key points and break them into digestible sections (e.g., definition, importance, best practices, impact on patient outcomes).
Design Your Infographic:
- Use clear headings and bullet points to structure your content.
- Incorporate visual elements such as icons, charts, or graphics to enhance clarity.
- Choose a color scheme and font that makes your infographic easy to read.
- Limit text to concise phrases – avoid long paragraphs.
Use an Infographic Tool:
- You may use Canva, Piktochart, Visme, Microsoft PowerPoint, or another design tool to create your infographic.
Include References:
- At the bottom of your infographic, provide a small reference section in APA format listing your sources.
An example infographic can be found here: Infographic Example
Submission and Assessment Guidelines
- Include a minimum of 2 scholarly references in APA format (with in-text citations) dated within the past 5 years.
- Scholarly References: A scholarly reference refers to a source of information that is considered reliable and credible, has been vetted by experts, and contributes to the body of knowledge in a particular discipline. Examples of scholarly references accepted by Arizona College of Nursing include peer-reviewed journal articles, dissertations and theses, academic books published by university press, .gov or .org websites, and textbooks. Scholarly references need to be current within the past five years unless it is seminal work. Seminal work refers to a publication that has had a profound and lasting impact on a particular field of study. For example: Benner, P. (1984). Novice to expert: Excellence and power in clinical nursing practice. Addison-Wesley.
- Provide specific and detailed information in each section.
- Be sure to connect your responses to the course content and previous learning experiences to help explain your reasoning and thought process.
- Submit your infographic as a PDF, Word, or PowerPoint file
- For help on how to submit your assignment, see Submit an Assignment.
- This activity is worth 100 points.
Rubric
NUR 338 Module 1 Infographic Rubric
NUR 338 Module 1 Infographic Rubric
CriteriaRatingsPts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeContent and Accuracy
30 ptsExemplaryLearner explains patient safety concepts thoroughly with extensive/greater than 3 supporting details.
27 ptsProficientLearner clearly explains patient safety concepts clearly with three supporting details.
24 ptsCompetentLearner sufficiently explains patient safety concepts with two supporting details.
21 ptsNeeds ImprovementLearner explains patient safety concepts with one supporting detail.
0 ptsNot EvidentLearner does not explain patient safety concepts or lacks supporting details.
30 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeOrganization and Clarity
25 ptsExemplaryLearner structures information logically and uses consistent style. All pertinent details are included.
23 ptsProficientLearner structures information logically. May be missing one pertinent detail.
21 ptsCompetentLearner adequately structures information. May be missing up 2 two pertinent details.
19 ptsNeeds ImprovementLearner structures information logically but is missing 3 or more pertinent details.
0 ptsNot EvidentLearner lacks logical structure, making it difficult to understand.
25 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeVisual Design and Creativity
25 ptsExemplaryLearner uses color, icons, and formatting effectively to greatly enhance readability.
23 ptsProficientLearner uses color, icons, and formatting well to enhance readability but has at least one distracting element.
21 ptsCompetentLearner uses color, icons, and formatting inconsistently to somewhat enhance readability. Has up to two distracting elements.
19 ptsNeeds ImprovementLearner uses color, icons but lacks formatting to enhance readability. Has three or more distracting elements.
0 ptsNot EvidentLearner lacks color, icons, and formatting to enhance readability.
25 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeUse of Evidence
10 ptsExemplaryLearner supports the infographic with seamlessly integrated, relevant, and current evidence that enhances the credibility and strength without interrupting the flow of the infographic. Uses more than 2 scholarly sources that are published within the past five years.
9 ptsProficientLearner supports the infographic with well-integrated, relevant and current evidence that provides support and contributes to the credibility of the infographic. Citations may cause minor interruptions to the flow of the infographic. Uses at least 2 scholarly sources that are published within the past five years.
8 ptsCompetentLearner supports the infographic with integrated, relevant, and current evidence that mostly supports the infographic, with occasional disruptions to the flow of the infographic. Uses at least 2 scholarly sources that are published within the past five years.
7 ptsNeeds ImprovementLearner’s evidence is poorly integrated into the infographic, causing significant disruptions to the flow of the infographic. Evidence is not relevant or current. Scholarly resources provided do not meet requirements.
0 ptsNot EvidentLearner’s presentation lacks support and evidence.
10 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeProfessionalism and Communication
10 ptsExemplaryLearner’s infographic is free from grammatical, spelling, and APA formatting errors. In-text citations are used, with corresponding references in APA format are listed at the end of the infographic.
9 ptsProficientLearner’s infographic has 1-3 different grammatical, spelling, and/or APA formatting errors. In-text citations are used, with corresponding references are listed in APA format at the end of the infographic.
8 ptsCompetentLearner’s infographic has 4-6 different grammatical, spelling, and/or APA formatting errors. In-text citations are used, with corresponding references are listed in APA format at the end of the infographic.
7 ptsNeeds ImprovementLearner’s infographic has 7 different grammatical, spelling, and/or APA formatting errors. Sufficient in-text citations and/or references are missing from the end of the document.
0 ptsNot EvidentLearner’s infographic has more than 7 grammatical, spelling, and/or APA formatting errors. No references are provided.
10 pts
Total Points: 100
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