NR 711 Week 1 Fiscal Analysis

NR 711 Week 1 Fiscal Analysis

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Chamberlain University

NR-711: Fiscal Analysis & Project Management

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Weekly Objectives

The weekly objectives guide students in applying theoretical and practical knowledge to enhance nursing practice and organizational performance. These objectives are aligned with professional competencies (PCs), program outcomes (POs), and course outcomes (COs).

1. Evaluate how safety and quality of care influence nursing practice and patient outcomes (PCs 5, 8; POs 2, 4, 9; CO 1).
   Nurses must critically examine how quality and safety initiatives shape clinical outcomes, reduce medical errors, and promote patient-centered care.

2. Examine elements of an organizational needs assessment (PCs 1, 3, 4; POs 3, 5, 7; CO 2).
   Understanding organizational gaps and strengths ensures that evidence-based strategies are applied effectively to address care delivery challenges.

3. Apply effective strategies to collaborate with stakeholders for a successful practice change project (PCs 5, 8; POs 2, 4, 9; COs 1, 3).
   Successful implementation of change initiatives requires active engagement, negotiation, and communication with interdisciplinary stakeholders.

Main Concepts

The central themes for this week emphasize the integration of organizational improvement strategies, needs assessments, and stakeholder collaboration in driving meaningful healthcare changes.

Required Articles

Several peer-reviewed articles provide insights into organizational readiness, performance improvement, and the impact of Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) projects:

• Chavarkar, Hultgren, and Lommel (2021) revise an organizational readiness tool that helps DNP students assess whether institutions are prepared for practice change initiatives.

• Dawson (2019) outlines performance improvement methodologies, offering nurses systematic approaches to address safety and quality issues.

• Melander et al. (2021) emphasize the importance of strengthening the role of DNP projects in advancing both academic and clinical nursing practice.

• Zavaleta and Clements (2019) demonstrate how a structured organizational needs assessment framework can be applied to safe opioid prescribing practices.

Additional Resources

Further exploration of weekly topics is supported through evidence-based frameworks, quality improvement methodologies, and case studies of stakeholder collaboration:

• Binder, Torres, and Elwell (2021) applied the Donabedian model to evaluate COVID-19 response, providing a practical example of quality frameworks in crisis management.

• Ingram et al. (2021) showed how implementing Plan-Do-Study-Act (PDSA) cycles enhanced pediatric appendicitis care and improved value delivery in hospitals.

• Jeffs et al. (2019) highlighted stakeholder engagement in co-designing strategic nursing practice plans, emphasizing collaboration between nurse executives and planning teams.

• Jordan, Lockwood, Munn, and Aromataris (2019) updated the Joanna Briggs Institute (JBI) model, which serves as a cornerstone for evidence-based healthcare decision-making.

• Storey et al. (2019) discussed strategies to expand evidence-based nursing capacity across a statewide health system, reinforcing the importance of structured improvement programs.

References

Binder, C., Torres, R. E., & Elwell, D. (2021). Use of the Donabedian model as a framework for COVID-19 response at a hospital in suburban Westchester County, New York: A facility-level case report. Journal of Emergency Nursing, 47(2), 239–255. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jen.2020.10.008

Chavarkar, M. G., Hultgren, M., & Lommel, L. (2021). Revising an organizational readiness tool for Doctor of Nursing Practice projects. Nurse Educator, 46(3), 170–173. https://doi.org/10.1097/NNE.0000000000000896

Dawson, A. (2019). A practical guide to performance improvement: Implementation of systematic methodologies. AORN Journal, 110(1), 40–48. https://doi.org/10.1002/aorn.12723

NR 711 Week 1 Fiscal Analysis

Ingram, M. E., Studer, A., Schechter, J., Martin, S. A., Patel, M., Roben, E., Burjek, N. E., Birmingham, P. K., & Raval, M. V. (2021). Implementing PDSA methodology for pediatric appendicitis increases care value for a tertiary children’s hospital. Pediatric Quality & Safety, 6(4), e442. https://doi.org/10.1097/pq9.0000000000000442

Jeffs, L., Merkley, J., Sinno, M., Thomson, N., Peladeau, N., & Richardson, S. (2019). Engaging stakeholders to co-design an academic practice strategic plan in an integrated health system: The key roles of the nurse executive and planning team. Nursing Administration Quarterly, 43(2), 186–192. https://doi.org/10.1097/naq.0000000000000340

Jordan, Z., Lockwood, C., Munn, Z., & Aromataris, E. (2019). The updated Joanna Briggs Institute model of evidence-based healthcare. International Journal of Evidence-Based Healthcare, 17(1), 58–71. https://doi.org/10.1097/XEB.0000000000000155

Melander, S., Hampton, D., Garritano, N., Makowski, A., Hardin-Pierce, M., Scott, L., Tovar, E., & Biddle, M. (2021). Strengthening the impact of Doctor of Nursing Practice projects in education and clinical practice. The Nurse Practitioner, 46(8), 33–38. https://doi.org/10.1097/01.NPR.0000751804.78165.5a

Storey, S., Wagnes, L., Lamothe, J., Pittman, J., Cohee, A., & Newhouse, R. (2019). Building evidence-based nursing practice capacity in a large statewide health system. The Journal of Nursing Administration, 49(4), 208–214. https://doi.org/10.1097/nna.0000000000000739

Zavaleta, K. W., & Clements, C. M. (2019). Addressing safe opioid prescribing: A structured framework for organizational needs assessment. Mayo Clinic Proceedings: Innovations, Quality & Outcomes, 3(2), 246–247. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.mayocpiqo.2019.03.00