Impact of Finance on Program Success

 Money is an important resource, but it is not the only resource that matters when it comes to program design and evaluation. In fact, having sufficient money, in itself, does not equate to having a quality program or even a financially successful one. Financial strategy dictates how money is spent and allocated. With this in mind, what are the most important considerations to bear in mind as you design your program?
 

To prepare:

• Review      the financial analysis information presented in the Learning Resources.
• Conduct      additional research of your own to further your understanding of use of      cost-effectiveness, cost-utility, and cost-benefit. Feel free to share      resources that you find beneficial with your colleagues.
• How      do these concepts apply to your program planning and help to facilitate      quality program outcomes?

By tomorrow Tuesday 1/15/19 by 6 pm post a minimum of 550 words essay in APA format with a minimum of 3 scholarly reference (see required reading list below). Include the level one headers as numbered below:

Post a cohesive scholarly response that addresses the following:

1) Which method of financial analysis is most appropriate for your program (breast cancer among African American women in the United stated)? Provide your rationale.

2) What are the financial implications of not addressing the problem you have identified for your target population?

3) What are the differences between the long-term and the short-term implications of not addressing the problem?

4) How does your selected financial analysis strategy relate to the quality of program outcomes?

Required Readings

Kettner, P. M., Moroney, R. M., & Martin, L. L. (2017). Designing and managing programs: An effectiveness-based approach (5th ed.). Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage.

· Chapter 10, “Performance Measurement, Monitoring, and Program Evaluation”

As you read this chapter, pay attention to the financial functions associated with these forms of evaluation and the data to be collected.

Robbins, L.B., Pfeiffer, K.A., Weolek, S.M., & Lo, Y. (2014). Process evaluation for a school-based physical intervention for 6th and 7th grade boys: Reach, dose, and fidelity. Evaluation and Program Planning, 42, 21–31 doi.org/10.1016/j.evalprogplan.2013.09.002

Schalock, R.L., Lee, t., Verdugo, M., Swart, K., Claes, C., van Loon, J., & Lee, C. (2014). An evidence-based approach to organization evaluation and change in human service organizations evaluation and program planning. Evaluation and Program Planning, 45, 110–118. 

Optional Resources

U.S. National Library of Medicine. (2008). HTA 101: IV. Cost analysis methods. Retrieved from http://www.nlm.nih.gov/nichsr/hta101/ta10106.html

· Published by the National Institutes of Health, this site offers an explanation of the types of cost analysis including comparison of cost-utility, cost-effectiveness, and cost-benefits.

Response to main discussion post for week 5

 

Discussion: Interprofessional Collaborative Practice and Advanced Practice Nurses

Interprofessional practice requires that health care practitioners recognize that patient outcomes are better when there is a collaborative team approach in addressing patient health issues. Also, there are barriers to interprofessional practice that must be addressed among health care practitioners. The Interprofessional Education Collaborative (IPEC) is an initiative including multiple professions designed to advance interprofessional education so that students entering health care professions are able to view collaboration as the norm and seek collaborative relationships with other providers (IPEC, 2011).

This week your Discussion will focus on interprofessional practice. This Discussion is an opportunity for you to examine your perspective and experiences with interprofessional collaborative practice and to apply your knowledge to managing patient care.

To prepare:

• Identify a professional nursing organization and review their position on interprofessional practice
• Review the following case study:

Case Study:

Ms. Tuckerno has been diagnosed with multiple sclerosis (MS). The patient receives care at an internal medicine clinic. Her internist is not in the office today and she is being treated by the nurse practitioner. The patient is on two medications for her MS, three different blood pressure medications, one medication for thyroid disease, one diabetic pill daily, insulin injections twice a day, she uses medical cannabis, and uses eye drops for glaucoma. Upon assessing the patient, the nurse practitioner (NP) decides her treatment plan should be adjusted. The NP discontinues some of the patient’s meds and discontinues medical cannabis. She orders the patient to follow up in two weeks.

The patient returns and is seen by her internist. The internist speaks with the patient and reviews her medical chart. The internist states to the patient, “I am dissatisfied with the care you received from the nurse practitioner.” The internist places the patient back on originally prescribed medications and medical cannabis.

By Day 3

Post an explanation of your understanding of interprofessional practice. Also, explain the position on interprofessional practice for a professional nursing organization that you are a member of or of which you plan to become a member. Then, explain what you think is the best collaborative approach to manage Ms. Tuckerno’s care.

Read a selection of your colleagues’ responses.

By Day 7

Respond to at least two of your colleagues on two different days who shared a different perspective than you did. Based on your personal and/or professional experiences, expand on your colleagues’ postings by providing additional insights or contrasting perspectives.

Nursing Theory

Identify your specialty area of professional practice (Use Family Nurse Practitioner). Select a nursing theory from the list of specialty track specific theories provided in the lesson plan or one of your own findings (Use the Synergy Model of Patient Care). Address the following: (1) briefly identify concepts of the nursing metaparadigm (remember the selected theory may not include all four concepts); (2) provide an example how the theory could be used to improve or evaluate the quality of practice in your specific setting.

Use articles starting 2014 – present

 

Topic 1: Faith-Based Nursing

Review Healthy People 2020. Identify objectives that are amenable to parish nurse intervention.

• Describe how faith communities can contribute to the accomplishment of these national health objectives and accomplish the goal of improving the health of the public.
• How can nurses working in the community form partnerships with parish nurses and faith communities?
• How would such partnerships be beneficial?

In this assignment, you will be writing a 1,000-1,250-word essay   describing the differing approaches of nursing leaders and managers to   issues in practice. To complete this assignment, do the following:

1. Select an issue from the following list: nursing shortage and     nurse turn-over, nurse staffing ratios, unit closures and     restructuring, use of contract employees (i.e., registry and travel     nurses), continuous quality improvement and patient satisfaction,     and magnet designation.
2. Compare and contrast how you would     expect nursing leaders and managers to approach your selected issue.     Support your rationale by using the theories, principles, skills,     and roles of the leader versus manager described in your   readings.
3. Identify the approach that best fits your personal     and professional philosophy of nursing and explain why the approach     is suited to your personal leadership style.
4. Identify a     possible funding source that addresses your issue. Consider looking     at federal, state, and local organizations. For example: There are     many grants available through the CDC, HRSA, etc.
5. Use at     least two references other than your text and those provided in the   course.

Prepare this assignment according to the APA guidelines found in the   APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center. An abstract is   not required.

This assignment uses a rubric. Please review the rubric prior to   beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for   successful completion.

You are required to submit this assignment to LopesWrite. Please refer   to the directions in the Student Success Center.