Developing a Change Project – Part I Instructions Identify the change project topic and identify why it is a problem (provide details). Identify the stakeholders (both internal and external) and summarize the benefits of the change project as well as the benefits and challenges associated with internal and external stakeholders. Reading & Resources Chapters 1-3…

Developing a Change Project – Part II Instructions Develop six SMART goals an effective leader would need to successfully complete a change project. Reading and Resources SMART Goals Resource Chapter 16 in Marquis, B.L., & Huston, C.J. (2021). Leadership roles and management functions in nursing: Theory and application. Hamilton, D Kirk, FAIA, FACHA; Orr, Robin…

Safety and Transportation A community assessment begins with a basic windshield survey where each community subsystem is explored. Explore the relationship of safety and transportation on public health. Meet with Mayor Franklin Hill who will provide additional insights into these subsystems. City Hall has information on Crime Rates from the Police Department. Click on the…

Health and Human Services A community assessment begins with a basic windshield survey where each community subsystem is explored. Health and human services are resources necessary to maintain and enhance the health and well-being of individuals and families. Meet with Mayor Franklin Hill who will provide additional insights into these subsystems. Click on the Enter…

Chronic Disease Management Choose one of the following chronic diseases. The chronic disease will be used to write other assignments in this course. : Hypertension Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Diabetes Mellitus type 2 Childhood Asthma Complete the following: Discuss the population with the disease/illness, , contributing causes, past medical history, family/genetic components, etc. Evaluate the…

Discharge Plan The purpose of this assignment is to gain an understanding on what goes into a discharge plan. For assignment 3, using the case study, you will create a discharge plan for a patient using the attached Discharge Plan document. You are to complete all sections of the discharge plan: assessment, diagnosis/plan, education needs,…

Collaboration for Improving Outcomes- Continuum of Care Explain how the continuum of care concept is used in case management and within your organization. What new services/programs are your organization currently evaluating or performing that are assisting patients to reach their health goals? How do these services/programs impact the bottom line of the organization? Quality indicators,…

Collaboration for Improving Outcomes- Case Management Implementation Plan Use your chosen chronic illness/disease from competency one. Imagine that case management is not being used for your chosen illness/disease. Create a plan to use case management at your workplace to help individuals with this illness/disease. What is your plan? Identify people within your organization who are…

Evidence-Based Practice and Case Management Using your chosen chronic illness from the list below, Hypertension Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Diabetes Mellitus type 2 Childhood Asthma you will explore the use of evidence-based practice and how it is incorporated into case management patient care guidelines and pathways. Identify and discuss current best evidence-based practices for your…

Family Support Assessment Case management is useful in a variety of settings. You will be using the nursing process to conduct an in-home assessment in Sentinel City® to develop a plan of care for a family. The process of collecting, analyzing, and synthesizing data from a variety of sources can help the nurse to gain…