Use what you learned about quality improvement, identifying a measurable gap, creating SMART objectives, and drafting a project AIM Statement as you develop Part 1 of your Project Charter from a nursing perspective

For this assessment, use what you learned about quality improvement, identifying a measurable gap, creating SMART objectives, and drafting a project AIM Statement as you develop Part 1 of your Project Charter from a nursing perspective.

Use the Project Charter Template [DOCX] Download Project Charter Template [DOCX]to complete the following items found in Part 1:

1. Project Name: Create a title for your Project Charter.
• Make the title specific and distinct from other projects so the reader knows the goal and wants to learn more.
• Be creative in developing your title.
2. Gap Analysis: In this section, identify a gap or change opportunity in measurable terms. Select one specific area than can be quantified/measured: What are you trying to accomplish?
• Describe the quantifiable current state, e.g., the existing condition.
• Describe the quantifiable desired condition: What should be happening?
• What is the quantifiable difference between the current status and what it should be, e.g., the gap?
• What methods were used to identify the gap?
• Why is improvement needed in this area? Why is this problem important/meaningful/relevant?
3. Evidence to Support the Need: In this section, select, summarize, and analyze timely (published within the last five years) sources that substantiate or explain the gap and the need for improvement.
• Include 2–3 sources that substantiate the gap or problem that exists and why improvement is needed.
• Consider primary and secondary data sources, regulatory requirements, clinical practice guidelines, and benchmarking data.
• Cite all sources using the most current version of APA formatting inclusive of publications within the last five years.
4. Problem Statement: After performing the Gap Analysis, develop a problem statement that:
• Focuses on one specific problem.
• Can be realistically solved, e.g., organizationally or local community.
• Identifies the effect on the population or process.
• Is clear and concise (1–2 sentences).
5. SMART Objectives: Write SMART Objectives that define the population and the systems affected for your Project Charter. Complete SMART objectives address all of the following:
• Specific: Who is the target population, persons, or process?
• Measurable: How will you measure the change you anticipate: An increase or decrease? This must be stated in measurable terms.
• Achievable: Is it realistic? Do you have the time, support, and resources?
• Relevant: Is it important or meaningful? Does it consider issues related to population health and the social determinants of health (health equity, inclusion)? Does it align with organizational mission and goals?
• Time: When will the project begin and when will it end? Be specific!
6. Project AIM: Develop an AIM statement that articulates the overarching purpose of your Project Charter, including:
• The goals you intend to accomplish (use measurable terms, e.g., think about your SMART objective).
• Who will benefit from this?
• What will be done (evidence to support the action).
• Where the change will occur.
• When it will begin and end.
7. Written Communication: Write clearly, accurately, and professionally, incorporating sources appropriately.
8. Length of Paper: Complete all fields of the Project Charter Template Part 1 (approximately 3–4 pages when complete).
9. Resources: Include sources where appropriate within the template; each part of the Project Charter must include its own reference page formatted according to the most recent APA style.