To: Professional Organization/Publication Interviewer
Subject: Interview Transcript on the Role of Nurses in Healthcare Program Design and Implementation
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**Interview Transcript**
**Interviewer:** Today, we have with us [Your Name], a BSN-prepared nurse who has been actively involved in the design and implementation of a healthcare program within their practice. Thank you for joining us, [Your Name].
**[Your Name]:** Thank you for having me.
**Interviewer:** Let’s begin by discussing the healthcare program within your practice. Could you tell us about it, including the costs and projected outcomes?
**[Your Name]:** Certainly. The program focuses on improving medication adherence among elderly patients with chronic conditions. It includes personalized medication management plans and regular follow-ups. The estimated costs are approximately $50,000 annually, with projected outcomes indicating a 20% reduction in hospital readmissions related to medication non-adherence.
**Interviewer:** Who is your target population for this program?
**[Your Name]:** Our target population comprises elderly patients (aged 65 and above) diagnosed with multiple chronic conditions requiring complex medication regimens.
**Interviewer:** What is the role of the nurse in providing input for the design of this healthcare program? Can you provide examples?
**[Your Name]:** Nurses play a pivotal role in program design by contributing their clinical expertise. For instance, nurses actively participated in developing medication management protocols tailored to individual patient needs. They also provided valuable insights into patient education strategies to enhance medication adherence.
**Interviewer:** What is your role as an advocate for your target population for this healthcare program? Do you have input into design decisions? How else do you impact design?
**[Your Name]:** As a nurse advocate, I ensure that patient voices are heard in program planning. I advocate for patient-centered approaches, emphasizing the importance of patient education and empowerment in managing their medications effectively. My input influences design decisions by advocating for accessible educational materials and patient-friendly tools.
**Interviewer:** Moving on to implementation, what is the role of the nurse in healthcare program implementation? How does this role vary between design and implementation of healthcare programs? Can you provide examples?
**[Your Name]:** Nurses take on multifaceted roles during implementation. They oversee patient enrollment, conduct initial assessments, and monitor patient progress. Nurses also serve as educators, providing ongoing support to patients and caregivers on medication administration and potential side effects. The role shifts from strategic planning in design to hands-on patient care and coordination during implementation.
**Interviewer:** Who are the members of a healthcare team that you believe are most needed to implement a program? Can you explain why you think this?
**[Your Name]:** A collaborative healthcare team is essential for successful program implementation. Besides nurses, pharmacists are crucial for their expertise in medication management. Social workers play a vital role in addressing psychosocial factors affecting medication adherence. Additionally, physicians provide medical oversight and guidance, ensuring comprehensive care for patients.
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**Conclusion:**
In conclusion, nurses play integral roles in both the design and implementation of healthcare programs. Their clinical expertise, advocacy efforts, and collaborative approach contribute significantly to achieving positive outcomes for patients. By fostering interdisciplinary teamwork and patient-centered care, nurses can enhance the effectiveness and sustainability of healthcare initiatives.
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**References**
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This interview transcript highlights the proactive role of nurses in healthcare program design and implementation, emphasizing their contributions to patient care and outcomes.
ADVOCATING FOR THE NURSING ROLE IN PROGRAM DESIGN AND IMPLEMENTATION
As their names imply, the honeyguide bird and the honey badger both share an affinity for honey. Honeyguide birds specialize in finding beehives but struggle to access the honey within. Honey badgers are well-equipped to raid beehives but cannot always find them. However, these two honey-loving species have learned to collaborate on an effective means to meet their objectives. The honeyguide bird guides honey badgers to newly discovered hives. Once the honey badger has ransacked the hive, the honey guide bird safely enters to enjoy the leftover honey.
Much like honeyguide birds and honey badgers, nurses and health professionals from other specialty areas can—and should—collaborate to design effective programs. Nurses bring specialties to the table that make them natural partners to professionals with different specialties. When nurses take the requisite leadership in becoming involved throughout the healthcare system, these partnerships can better design and deliver highly effective programs that meet objectives.
In this Assignment, you will practice this type of leadership by advocating for a healthcare program. Equally as important, you will advocate for a collaborative role of the nurse in the design and implementation of this program. To do this, assume you are preparing to be interviewed by a professional organization/publication regarding your thoughts on the role of the nurse in the design and implementation of new healthcare programs.
RESOURCES
Be sure to review the Learning Resources before completing this activity. Click the weekly resources link to access the resources.
To Prepare:
· Review the Resources and reflect on your thinking regarding the role of the nurse in the design and implementation of new healthcare programs.
· Select a healthcare program within your practice and consider the design and implementation of this program.
· Reflect on advocacy efforts and the role of the nurse in relation to healthcare program design and implementation.
The Assignment: (2–4 pages)
In a 2- to 4-page paper, create an interview transcript of your responses to the following interview questions:
· Tell us about a healthcare program, within your practice. What are the costs and projected outcomes of this program?
· Who is your target population?
· What is the role of the nurse in providing input for the design of this healthcare program? Can you provide examples?
· What is your role as an advocate for your target population for this healthcare program? Do you have input into design decisions? How else do you impact design?
· What is the role of the nurse in healthcare program implementation? How does this role vary between design and implementation of healthcare programs? Can you provide examples?
· Who are the members of a healthcare team that you believe are most needed to implement a program? Can you explain why?
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LEARNING RESOURCES
· Short, N. M. (2022). Milstead’s health policy and politics: A nurse’s guide (7th ed.). Jones & Bartlett Learning.
· Chapter 4, “Policy Analysis and Design” (pp. 77–93)
· Chapter 9, “The Influence of Patient Health Data on Health Policy” (pp. 197–217)
· Chapter 10, “Financing Health Care” (pp. 247–257 only)
· American Nurses Association (ANA). (n.d.). Advocacy Links to an external site. . Retrieved September 20, 2018, from https://www.nursingworld.org/practice-policy/advocacy/
· Congress.govLinks to an external site. . (n.d.). Retrieved September 20, 2018, from https://www.congress.gov/
· Klein, K. J., & Sorra, J. S. (1996). The challenge of innovation implementationLinks to an external site. . Academy of Management Review, 21(4), 1055–1080.
· Office of Policy, Performance, and Evaluation. (2019). The CDC policy process Links to an external site. . Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. https://www.cdc.gov/policy/polaris/policyprocess/index.html
· Sacristán, J., & Dilla, T. D. (2015). No big data without small data: Learning health care systems begin and end with the individual patientLinks to an external site. . Journal of Evaluation in Clinical Practice, 21(6), 1014–1017.
· Tummers, L., & Bekkers, V. (2014). Policy implementation, street level bureaucracy, and the importance of discretionLinks to an external site. . Public Management Review, 16(4), 527–547.
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| Criteria | Ratings | Pts | ||||
| This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeProgram DesignIn a 2- to 4-page paper, create an interview transcript of your responses to the following interview questions.· Tell us about a healthcare program within your practice. What are the costs and projected outcomes of this program?· Who is your target population?· What is the role of the nurse in providing input for the design of this healthcare program? Can you provide examples?· What is your role as an advocate for your target population for this healthcare program? Do you have input into design decisions? How else do you impact design? |
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45 pts | ||||
| This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeProgram Implementation· What is the role of the nurse in healthcare program implementation?How does this role vary between design and implantation of healthcare programs? Can you provide examples?· Who are the members of a healthcare team that you believe are most needed to implement a program? Can you explain why you think this? |
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40 pts | ||||
| This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeWritten Expression and Formatting – Paragraph Development and Organization: Paragraphs make clear points that support well developed ideas, low logically, and demonstrate continuity of ideas.Sentences are carefully focused– neither long and rambling nor short and lacking substance. A clear and comprehensive purpose statement and introduction is provided which delineates all required criteria. |
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5 pts | ||||
| This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeWritten Expression and Formatting – English Writing Standards: Correct grammar, mechanics, and proper punctuation |
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5 pts | ||||
| This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeWritten Expression and Formatting:The paper follows correct APA format for title page, font, spacing, margins, indentations, parenthetical/in-text citations, and reference list (if sources are cited). |
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5 pts | ||||
| Total Points: 100 |
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