NURS FPX 4010 Assessment 3 Interdisciplinary Plan Proposal NURS-FPX 4010 Leading in Intrprof Practice Interdisciplinary Plan Proposal

This interdisciplinary plan proposal addresses the challenge of prolonged patient transfer times within Johns Hopkins Hospital. The plan will be implemented within the department responsible for patient transfers. Our desired outcome is to significantly reduce transfer times, enhance interdepartmental coordination, and ultimately improve the efficiency and effectiveness of patient care delivery within the hospital.

Objective

Implement a comprehensive and streamlined patient transfer protocol at Johns Hopkins Hospital to significantly reduce the time taken for patient transfers and improve interdepartmental coordination, thereby enhancing the efficiency and effectiveness of patient care delivery.

Questions and Predictions

1. What reduction in patient transfer time is expected with the new system? Prediction: The new system aims to reduce transfer times by approximately 15-20%, with a potential initial increase during the adaptation phase, followed by improvements.
2. How will the new system impact nursing staff workload and morale in the short and long term? Prediction: Initially, nursing staff may face increased workload and challenges, but in the long term (around 3-6 months post-implementation), the system is expected to streamline processes, reduce workload, and improve morale.
3. How is patient satisfaction expected to change with the improved transfer process? Prediction: Patient satisfaction is anticipated to improve significantly, particularly in reduced wait times and smoother departmental transitions. Patient satisfaction scores may rise by 10-15% as the new system integrates.

Several evidence-based methods will be applied to gauge the success of the new patient transfer protocol at Johns Hopkins Hospital. Firstly, the reduction in transfer times will be quantitatively measured, as suggested by Tlapa et al. (2020), who emphasize the importance of tracking specific performance metrics in healthcare improvements. Secondly, staff workload and morale will be assessed through regular surveys and interviews, a method supported by Kabukye et al. (2020), highlighting the significance of staff feedback in evaluating organizational changes.

Lastly, patient satisfaction scores, a crucial indicator of care quality per Rosis et al. (2020), will be monitored before and after the implementation to measure the impact on patient experience. Collectively, these methods comprehensively evaluate the protocol’s effectiveness in enhancing patient care and operational efficiency.

Change Theories and Leadership Strategies

For implementing the patient transfer protocol at Johns Hopkins Hospital, Kotter’s 8-Step Change Model is highly applicable. Kotter’s model, as detailed in his work “Leading Change” by  Harrison et al. (2021) emphasizes creating a sense of urgency, building a guiding coalition, forming a strategic vision, enlisting a volunteer army, enabling action by removing barriers, generating short-term wins, sustaining acceleration, and instituting change. In the context of Johns Hopkins Hospital, the first step, creating urgency, can be achieved by communicating the current inefficiencies in patient transfers and the potential impact on patient care.

Building a guiding coalition would involve bringing together key personnel from different departments to champion the initiative. According to Harrison et al. (2021), this model is particularly effective in large organizations like Johns Hopkins Hospital because it provides a clear roadmap for complex change, ensuring that all stakeholders are aligned and motivated towards improving patient care through efficient transfer processes.

Alongside Kotter’s model, the Servant Leadership approach focuses on the leader serving the team, emphasizing the importance of listening to team members, empathizing, and nurturing their skills. In the dynamic and interprofessional environment of Johns Hopkins Hospital, servant leadership can be instrumental in building trust and collaboration among the interdisciplinary team. By prioritizing the needs of the team members, addressing their concerns, and involving them in decision-making, the leadership can foster a more inclusive and supportive environment. As Pawar et al. (2020) suggest, this approach is crucial in healthcare settings, where effective teamwork directly impacts patient outcomes. By combining Kotter’s structured change model with the empathetic approach of Servant Leadership, the interdisciplinary team at Johns Hopkins Hospital can be effectively guided toward successful collaboration and implementation of the patient transfer protocol.

Team Collaboration Strategy

In addressing the patient transfer protocol issue at Johns Hopkins Hospital, a