NURS FPX 6210 Assessment 2 Strategic Planning NURS-FPX 6210 Leadership and Management for Nurse Executives

 

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Strategic Planning

In an ever-evolving healthcare landscape, strategic planning becomes paramount to address current challenges and anticipate future hurdles. This assessment delves into the strategic goals focused on Electronic Health Record (EHR) system training and hospital-acquired infection (HAI) reduction, aligning them with the broader mission, vision, and values of a care setting. Moreover, it assesses the interplay between these goals and various elements like technology, ethics, culture, regulations, and leadership theories. As healthcare institutions navigate complexities, it is essential to recognize the leadership qualities that will determine these strategic endeavors’ successful implementation and sustainability.

Strategic Goal Statements and Outcomes

Our primary short-term goal within the next year is to train 90% of healthcare personnel on utilizing and managing Electronic Health Record (EHR) systems. The significance of this training is multi-dimensional. Firstly, it is anticipated to bolster accuracy, ensuring the staff can input patient data without errors. This will ascertain that patient histories and diagnoses are accurate, providing a foundation for efficacious care. Moreover, the time taken to retrieve patient data can be considerably trimmed with rigorous training, paramount to ensuring patients receive prompt and effective care. Additionally, in a landscape punctuated by data breaches, correct and secure data entry is pivotal for patient safety and compliance with regulations.

In five years or longer, our long-term goal is to implement robust hospital hygiene protocols and institutionalize regular staff training sessions. The ultimate aim is a substantial 50% reduction in hospital-acquired infections (HAI). Outcomes from the fruition of this endeavor will be manifold. Primarily, it will foster a safer care environment. Reduced HAIs translate to a healthier patient ambiance and notably fewer post-treatment complications. Furthermore, as the rate of infections dwindles, patients’ confidence and trust in our institution are bound to escalate. Lastly, from a financial standpoint, reducing HAIs means fewer additional treatments, decreased risk of lawsuits, and potentially lower insurance premiums, leading to significant cost savings (Whitehead & Conley, 2022).

Timelines

Activity	Time	Description
EHR Training – Initial Assessment	Months 1-3	Gauge staff proficiency with EHR
EHR Training – Phase 1	Months 4-6	Train novice users
EHR Training – Phase 2	Months 7-9	Advanced training and troubleshooting
EHR Training – Evaluation	Months 10-12	Assess training effectiveness, conduct refresher courses
HAI Reduction – Protocol Assessment	Year 1	Assess and enhance hygiene protocols
HAI Reduction – Training	Year 2	Bi-annual staff training and 10% HAI reduction
HAI Reduction – Innovation	Year 3	UV sanitization and target accumulated 20% reduction
HAI Reduction – Patient Education	Year 4	Educate patients and train new staff for a 35% accumulated reduction.
HAI Reduction – Monitoring	Year 5	Ongoing assessment and achieving a 50% reduction milestone