NHS FPX 6004 Assessment 3 Training Session for Policy Implementation

NHS FPX 6004 Assessment 3 Training Session for Policy Implementation

• Monitoring and Evaluation: Lastly, monitoring and evaluation are essential to identify loopholes and make timely modifications to ensure seamless progression of the change implementation plan. The mechanisms to monitor and evaluate include gathering staff feedback, monitoring clinical outcomes, assessing adherence rates, and evaluating patient satisfaction scores. 

On the other hand, this implementation process profoundly impacts nurses’ daily work routines and responsibilities. Workflow, for instance, is an integral element that requires adjustment to incorporate the new practices for diabetic patients seamlessly. Nurses must change assessment protocols for diabetic patients, add to the documentation process, and collaborate with other healthcare professionals to make sound clinical decisions and positively impact patient outcomes (Rawlinson et al., 2021). Furthermore, new practices require nurses to manage their time effectively, especially when performing foot assessments for diabetic patients, to integrate the steps of comprehensive foot examination into daily routines. Lastly, the new policy and practice guidelines may necessitate skill development in specific areas.

Nurses must undergo training and education to ensure proficiency in executing the guidelines effectively, which is an additional task for nurses. Yet, there is a need to interpret the complex policy and practice guidelines into smaller steps for easy and successful implementation. Thus, effective communication is essential to share clear explanations and answer nurses’ concerns. 

Importance of Proposed Policy and Practice Guidelines 

Addressing underperforming foot examinations in diabetic patients is essential to prevent diabetic neuropathy, which is a common complication of diabetes. This results in foot ulcerations, pain, and leg amputation. According to Yang et al. (2020), approximately 50% of the diabetic population suffers from diabetic peripheral neuropathy, ultimately causing mortality. The proposed policy and practice guidelines emphasize proactive measures of regular and comprehensive foot examinations, leading to the early detection of complications. This early detection is imperative to prevent disease progression, improve the clinical outcomes of diabetic patients, and enhance the quality of care (Carmichael et al., 2021).

Another essential rationale behind these practice guidelines is establishing standards to ensure consistency in the delivery of healthcare services. This consistency reduces variations from established benchmarks, improving the quality of care and patient outcomes. Lastly, the proposed policy and practice guidelines ensure compliance with the regulatory standards. Non-adherence to these standards may risk an organization’s accreditation and affect financial viability (Hussein et al., 2021), thus indicating the importance of these policies and practice guidelines. Therefore, the anticipated result of implementing the policy and practices is improving the quality of care and health outcomes for diabetic patients.  

Nurses’ Importance in Implementing the Policy and Practice Guidelines

The nurses are pivotal in successfully implementing the new policy and guidelines. As the frontline staff, nurses play a central role in patient care. Their active involvement ensures that comprehensive foot examination guidelines are seamlessly integrated into daily practices. Nurses’ engagement in policy-making and implementation influences the adherence to the guidelines due to a sense of ownership. This commitment improves organizational performance and positive patient outcomes (Inayat et al., 2023). Another influential role that nurses play is fostering interprofessional collaboration. With the support of nursing staff, we anticipate that other healthcare will be encouraged for successful implementation of the initiative, leading to compliance with established benchmarks. 

To empower nursing staff during the implementation, we envision nursing staff becoming the drivers of the change, demonstrating a commitment to evidence-based practice guidelines and patient-centered care. The nursing staff is well-known for their clinical expertise and collaborative spirit. This collaboration fosters a culture of continuous improvement and mounting patient satisfaction with healthcare services. Thus, the dedication and commitment from nurses not only influence patient outcomes but also hoists the organization’s reputation, positioning it as a beacon of quality healthcare services in the region.

Educational Resources for Training Sessions

In the last part of our presentation, we will discuss the educational resources to dev