Description
Post 1
To ensure the sustainability of standardizing emergency nursing education and training in the healthcare system change project after my leave, it is essential to put in place the following resources and considerations:
Comprehensive Documentation: Compile all relevant project information, including the project goals, strategies, methodologies, key findings, and lessons learned. This documentation will guide future staff members and ensure continuity (U.S. Office of Personnel Management, 2022).
Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs): Develop SOPs outlining standardized processes and protocols for emergency nursing education and training. These SOPs should cover curriculum development, training methods, assessment processes, and ongoing professional development. Ensure these SOPs are accessible and regularly updated (Federal Emergency Management Agency, 2023).
Dedicated Staff: Assign a dedicated team or individual responsible for overseeing and managing the standardized emergency nursing education and training initiatives. This person should have expertise, leadership skills, and a deep understanding of emergency nursing practices (U.S. Office of Personnel Management, 2022)
Training and Development Programs: Establish ongoing training and development programs to support the staff members involved in emergency nursing education and training. This includes providing opportunities for continuous learning, staying updated with evidence-based practices, and fostering professional growth (Federal Emergency Management Agency, 2023)
Collaboration with Stakeholders: Engage key stakeholders, including educators, trainers, healthcare professionals, and nursing associations, to ensure their continued involvement and support. Collaborative efforts will help sustain the standardization efforts and foster a culture of continuous improvement (U.S. Office of Personnel Management, 2022)
Quality Assurance and Evaluation: Implement a robust quality assurance and evaluation process to monitor the effectiveness and impact of standardized education and training initiatives. Regularly assess and review curriculum materials, instructional methods, and outcomes to identify areas for improvement and ensure ongoing relevance (U.S. Office of Personnel Management, 2022).
When leaving someone in charge of the change after my leave, it would be advisable to identify a competent and dedicated individual with the necessary qualifications and expertise in emergency nursing education and training. This person should understand the project goals, methodologies, and the organization’s culture. To ensure a smooth transition, provide comprehensive training and knowledge transfer to the individual, including detailed handover documentation, access to relevant resources, and ongoing support during the initial stages. This will help them effectively oversee the standardized emergency nursing education and training initiatives and make informed decisions to sustain the project’s success.
By implementing these resources, assigning a dedicated team, and providing comprehensive documentation and training, I can ensure the organization’s sustainability of the standardized emergency nursing education and training project after my leave.
Reference
The Workforce Planning (Ed.). (2022, November). Workforce Planning Guide – U.S. Office of Personnel Management. Workforce Planning Guide. https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/human-ca…
Federal Emergency Management Agency (Ed.). (2023, April). Public Assistance SOPs and Operations Manuals. FEMA.gov. https://www.fema.gov/assistance/public/policy-guid…
Post 2
To ensure proper sustainability for the project it is important to understand what the frameworks are for. Between the conceptual and the theoretical framework, quite a bit of what needs to be done in all aspects of the project is essentially dictated there. Considering that frameworks exist to provide a blueprint, or structural guidelines for the implementation of processes to ensure accuracy in repetition, as well as function as a project or system skeleton (Nazeri et al., 2019). That being said, the most important aspect of ensuring and maintaining sustainability is to develop the project to truly reflect the selected theoretical and conceptual frameworks. In my change project’s case, the Betty Neuman Systems Model and the Donabedian Quality model work great because between the two they encompass all patients needs coupled with facility-based resources, and a strict quality assurance feedback loop. The best person to remain in charge of this process is the APRN, therefore it would be prudent to find another AGACNP with similar experience in the relating field to lead the interprofessional team and abide by the selected frameworks as they pertain to the many facets and caveats of the project. As far as information goes, or training/orienting to the role of the team lead, the new APRN will be guided on project expectations, goals, desired benchmarks, and how to navigate the complex dynamics between the patient’s needs and the interventions of the interprofessional team. Another matter to consider is the solidification of the project as a set of policy and procedures where implementation takes place, this way it ensures it becomes a norm to apply to any patient that is categorically eligible to participate. When a process becomes rooted as a policy and procedure it may be difficult to change without complex steps, but this project will have fairly detailed instructions on the matter of the quality assurance process and the consequent needs for any alterations in practices. It may sound difficult, but it is feasible to attain the necessary stability in complex processes as long as there is a framework to which everyone can adhere.
Reference:
Nazari, E., Shahriari, M. H., & Tabesh, H. (2019). Applications of framework in Health Care: A Survey. Frontiers in Health Informatics, 8(1), 16. https://doi.org/10.30699/fhi.v8i1.186
