Project: Developing a Strategic Plan

 

Strategic planning involves reciprocity of analysis and action. Over the previous weeks of this course, you have been examining foundational elements of the strategic planning process. As you move forward, you will apply these concepts to the development of a strategic plan.

 

Through the Course Project, you will identify an unmet need within a group, unit, or organization and develop a comprehensive strategic plan to address the need. You will develop your project over the next several weeks, culminating in Last week.

 

Note: Your complete project will serve as your Portfolio Assignment for this course.

 

To prepare for the upcoming work on this project:

Review the Course Project Overview in this week’s Learning Resources to become familiar with the project components and due dates.

 

Reflect on the trends addressed in this week’s Discussion. Think about which of these trends, or any additional ones, stand out as being particularly relevant to your own interests and the professional contributions you would like to make now and in the future.

 

Think about how one or more of these trends relates to an unmet need evident in a specific group, unit, or organization. For example, you might choose the unit in which you currently work or a professional association to which you belong.

 

Consider how you could address this unmet need through strategic planning. What is your vision and goal(s)?

Begin to analyze historical data and engage in forecasting to investigate opportunities for change.

 

 

Course Project: Developing a Strategic Plan

 

Section 1: Summary of the Issue

 

To prepare for and set the stage for your Course Project, this week you begin to develop a summary of the issue you will address through the creation of a strategic plan.

You may wish to review the Course Project Overview, which outlines the project components and due dates.

 

To prepare:

 

Consider the information on strategic planning presented by Dr. Huston in this week’s media program, as well as in the other Learning Resources.

 

Reflect on the unmet need you identified in this week’s Discussion, and consider any feedback you have received to your posting from your Instructor and colleagues. If appropriate, refine your focus to clarify the unmet need.

In addition to the steps you took in preparation for the Discussion, proceed as follows:

Investigate the background related to this unmet need. What conditions have contributed to this situation? Is there data (beyond what you identified for the Discussion) that should be examined?

 

Conduct research to assess what has been attempted in the past, by various individuals or organizations, to address this unmet need.

 

Think about any broader issues that should be examined to better understand this unmet need. For instance, consider economic, political, and/or social considerations.

 

Begin to draft your 2- to 3-page summary of the Issue (which will be submitted next week). In your summary, identify and/or describe:

• The unmet need and how it is evident in the specific group, unit, or organization
• The mission, vision, and values of the group, unit, or organization
• Background, including:
• Data from historical analysis and forecasting
• Evidence from the literature
• What has been attempted in the past by various individuals and groups to address this need
• Which stakeholders should be included in the strategic planning process
• Initial vision for addressing this need at the organizational or systems level, including at least one strategic goal
• Broader issues to be considered

Section 2: SWOT Analysis

 

Conducting a SWOT analysis can have tremendous value in preparing for planned change.

 

To prepare:

 

• Conduct a SWOT analysis for your Course Project, incorporating any insights you have gained from this week’s Discussion. Identify two strengths, two weaknesses, two opportunities, and two threats that warrant attention relative to the identified unmet need.
• Reflect on how you distinguished between weaknesses and threats and consider whether the threats or weaknesses also pose opportunities.

To complete:

 

Write a 2- to 3-page summary that conveys the results of your SWOT analysis. Include:

• Two strengths
• Two weaknesses
• Two opportunities
• Two threats
• An explanation of whether the threats or weaknesses also pose opportunities

So, in nutshell you need to submit,

 

Submit:

Section 1: Summary of the Issue (2–3 pages)

Section 2: SWOT Analysis (2–3 pages)

 

Please use the Refetrences from the week 5 6 and 7 Discussion Posts.

Minimum of 4 references in each section papers.

Just to summarize, there are two papers to be submitted, section 1 and section 2. These are part of project that will be the final submission as a portfolio assignemnt.

Reflect on your experience with different aspects of data management—for example, identifying the target population and relevant measures, access to data sources, strategies for data collection, coordination of data entry, and data analysis to final deliverable to stakeholders. Discuss those areas in which you feel skilled versus those areas that will require more skill development. List at least three activities in which you might engage in your current practice setting that would increase your competencies in the area of data management.

 

 

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Discussion: Developing a Philosophy, Goals, and Objectives

 

As addressed in this week’s Learning Resources, an organization’s philosophy statement derives from its mission and indicates the values and beliefs that steer decision making. An organization’s philosophy statement should be used to develop goals and objectives that lead to assured action.

 

As effective organizations recognize, “setting specific goals in a clear and compelling way—and insisting that people work together to achieve them—is the best way to get results” (Ashkenas, 2012, para. 9).

 

This Discussion builds on the Week 2 Discussion 2, as you create a philosophy statement, goals, and objectives for Mountain View Health Center, the organization featured in the case study introduced last week.

 

You will continue to work within the same small group. Note: You will develop an individual philosophy statement, goals, and objectives independently. Through the collegial exchange that follows, you will offer each other suggestions for refinement.

 

To prepare:

 

Review information on philosophy statements, goals, and objectives in Chapter 7 of the Marquis and Huston text and in the other Learning Resources.

Review the Mountain View Health Center case study presented in this week’s media, and reflect on the mission and vision statements you developed for Discussion 2 in Week 2.

Conduct additional research as necessary to strengthen your understanding of the process for creating a philosophy statement and developing goals and objectives and to deepen your thinking about the organization. For instance, you may research organizations with similarities to Mountain View and examine their philosophy statements, goals, and objectives.

Draft a philosophy statement for Mountain View Health Center.

Craft at least one goal and at least one related objective to operationalize the philosophy.

Consider what you have learned about the importance of the philosophy statement and the process of developing one, as well as the significance of and distinctions between goals and objectives.

 

Post a philosophy statement for Mountain View Health Center, at least one goal, and at least one related objective. Offer insights you have gained about the process of developing a philosophy statement, as well as the significance of and distinctions between organizational goals and objectives.

 

Read a selection of your colleagues’ responses. Consider the following:

Are the philosophy statements, goals, and objectives clearly written and easy to understand?

How well does the philosophy statement align with the mission and vision statements posted in Discussion 2 of Week 2? Does it reflect accepted values of the organization?

Are the goals and objectives specific, measureable, attainable, relevant, and time-bound?

How well do the philosophy statements, goals, and objectives reflect the stakeholders?

 

Respond to at least two of your colleagues on two different days by evaluating the strengths and weaknesses of their philosophy statements, goals, and objectives. Suggest opportunities for refinement.

 

Required Readings

 

Cara, C. M., Nyberg, J. J., & Brousseau, S. (2011). Fostering the coexistence of caring philosophy and economics in today’s health care system. Nursing Administration Quarterly, 35(1), 6–14.

Retrieved from the Walden Library databases.

 

The article addresses caring as a part of mission and philosophy and the benefits of this for nursing satisfaction and performance, patient satisfaction, quality of care, and cost reduction.

Lorenzi, N. M. (2011). AMIA’s realigned strategic plan. Journal of American Medical Informatics Association, 18(2), 203–208.

Retrieved from the Walden Library databases.

 

As you read this article, consider the process used to set goals and evaluate the extent to which the identified goals are specific, measureable, attainable, relevant, and time-bound.

                

              

Kenny, G. (2012). From the stakeholder viewpoint: Designing measurable objectives. Journal of Business Strategy, 33(6), 40–46.

Retrieved from the Walden Library databases.

 

Measurable objectives are an important part of the strategic planning process, yet many organizations struggle with formulating good objectives. In this article, the author suggests strategies for developing better objectives, which will then facilitate the planning process.

Urbanski, J., Baskel, M., & Martelli, M. (2011). Strategic planning—A plan for excellence for South Haven Health System. Nursing Administration Quarterly, 35(3), 227–234.

Retrieved from the Walden Library databases.

 

The article addresses stakeholder involvement as a key component of South Haven Health System’s success in strategic planning and describes how the system develops goals and objectives.

 Lloyd-Jones, D. M., Hong, Y., Labarthe, D., Mozaffarian, D., Appel, L. J., Van Horn, L., . . . Rosamond, W. D. (2010). Defining and setting national goals for cardiovascular health promotion and disease reduction: The American Heart Association’s strategic impact goal through 2020 and beyond. Retrieved from http://circ.ahajournals.org/content/121/4/586.full.pdf+html

 

As you read this report, consider the process used to set goals and evaluate the extent to which the identified goals are specific, measureable, attainable, relevant, and time-bound.

Required Media

 Laureate Education (Producer). (2013b). Case study: Mountain View Health Center [Interactive media]. Retrieved from CDN database. (NURS 6241)

 

This interactive multimedia piece presents a case study of an organization, with information about the types of activities performed there, organizational structure, strategic priorities, and financial allocations. You will use this as a resource for this week’s Discussion.

Optional Resources

Marquis, B. L., & Huston, C. J. (2015). Leadership roles and management functions in nursing: Theory and application (8th ed.). Philadelphia, PA: Lippincott, Williams & Wilkins.

Chapter 7, “Strategic and Operational Planning” (pp. 138–161)

 

Review as needed.

Sare, M., & Ogilvie, L. (2010). Strategic planning for nurses: Change management in health care.Sudbury, MA: Jones and Bartlett.

Chapter 7, “The Three Key Elements of the Strategic Planning Process: A Vision That Guides Nursing’s Future Action” (pp. 117–143)

 

Review as needed, focusing on the information about goals and objectives.

Kramer, M., Schmalenberg, C., & Maguire, P. (2010). Nine structures and leadership practices essential for a magnetic (healthy) work environment. Nursing Administration Quarterly, 34(1), 4–17.

Retrieved from the Walden Library databases.

 

The authors discuss the clinical environment of nursing and the leadership practices needed to promote quality patient care outcomes.

For this task, you are required to read a case study question and address the concerns raised. I have attached support documents to guide your approach of this paper in kind. My friend has sent the below message to help elaborate further this paper in kind. She says,
“Assignment details are on page 13-23. (Lola’s Independence). I need 30/40 to pass this unit.

“Attached are some images make sure you have a look at them .in these images under template my teacher has given examples on how to do it properly…you will have a very good idea when you see them …it is step by step on how to do this case study”

In last step of template you need to do referrals to community regarding lolas issue…one referral for one issue…such as for poor nutrition we need to refer lola to dietician in community…you need to provide name of the service. Phone number , how much it will cost lola i.e whether its free or bulk billed or lola has to pay for it…please make referrals in Melbourne region as i am from Melbourne…community service has to be real and not superficial as my teacher will check it online or even can call them…also you need to mention how the service will help lolas issue and other co morbities…Also please send me a draft when its half way, so can i can confirm whether we are on right track… (For this section, use the following details;
for each issue you have mentioned you need to refer lola to some sort of service which is available in cummunity that will help lola with perticular issue and other co morbities.you need to provide the name of service and number. For example issue is poor Nutrition as lola doestnot cook much these days . you will refer her to Nutritionist or dietician . There are lots of dietician or nutritionist services available in community. OR you can refer her to a service who provides meal a home or provides a carer who will go to lolas home and help her with meal. for instance Called KinCare (1300763510).here we have mentioned name of service which is KINCARE and we have given their number aswell.then we will explain how this service will help lola. The organization will provide a caregiver that would take care of Lola while at home and help her make healthy meal choices. The RATES for the giver would include government subsidized costs that Lola will discuss once she has met with the caregiver and they agree. then you will explain through reseach that how heathy meal choice help older generation with their co morbities. example lola has got osteo porosis.she needs to have healthy diet to keep bone strong(with refernces) and also it will increase her energy level as lately she is feeling tired due to not eating properly . aslo she goes not see Max daily so she need to have high energy diet.etc…..

out of 4 referrals 1 of the referral need to be made through Common Wealth Home Support Programme (CHSP). this program provides a wide range of services. but you can use it only in one Referrali was checking this site and found out regarding meal services at home
City of Whittlesea – Delivered Meals Phone: (03) 8401 6232

and it is government subsidized.

For nutritionist and dietician i was looking at
AlfredHealth (03)90763063……

just confirming, did you actually check in pictures teacher has explained in template itself(In white portion). in images she has given instructions , furthermore in pictures the template(white portion) she actually has attended one of issues herself.

Most importantl, fill in the first three columns and as for referral, we can mutually discuss further.

 

Thanks and Regards

APA style, 3 reference above 2013. 

Discussion: Pharmacotherapy for Hematologic Disorders

In the 1970s, the average lifespan for patients diagnosed with sickle cell disease was 14 years. Today, the average lifespan has increased to 50 years and beyond (TriHealth, 2012). The patient prognosis for many other hematologic disorders such as hemophilia and cancer continue to improve as well. This can be attributed to advancements in medical care—specifically drug therapy and treatment. When managing drug therapies for patients, it is essential to continuously examine current treatments and evaluate the impact of patient factors on drug effectiveness. To prepare for your role as an advanced practice nurse, you must become familiar with common drug treatments for various hematologic disorders seen in clinical settings.

To prepare:

• Select one of the following hematologic disorders: anemia, hemophilia, cancer, sickle cell anemia, thalassemia, thrombolytic disorders, or white blood cell disorders. Consider the types of drugs that would be prescribed to patients to treat symptoms associated with this disorder.
• Select one of the following factors: genetics, gender, ethnicity, age, or behavior. Reflect on how this factor might impact the effects of prescribed drugs, as well as any measures you might take to help reduce negative side effects.

With these thoughts in mind:

By Day 3

Post a description of the hematologic disorder you selected including types of drugs that would be prescribed to patients to treat associated symptoms. Then, explain how the factor you selected might impact the effects of prescribed drugs, as well as any measures you might take to help reduce negative side effects.