Strategic Planning NURS FPX 6210 Assessment 2 Strategic Planning

City Hospital must prioritize the prevention of hospital-acquired infections (HAIs) by developing a strategic plan for the next five to ten years. Enhancing the existing infection control measures and decreasing the number of HAIs in the hospital is essential. The hospital can create a safer and healthier healthcare environment by implementing evidence-based interventions and collaborating with staff, patients, and stakeholders (McLaney et al., 2022). 

Using SWOT Analysis, this strategic plan will enable City Hospital to continue providing high-quality care to its patients and community while minimizing the risk of HAIs. The success of this strategic plan depends on the commitment of all stakeholders to prioritize healthcare quality and safety, make evidence-based decisions, and take proactive steps to reduce the risk of HAIs.

Strategic Goals & Outcomes for Improvements

NURS FPX 6210 Assessment 2 Strategic Planning

City Hospital aims to improve the quality and safety of healthcare delivery by developing strategic specific, measurable, and applicable goals and outcomes that address specific issues, such as HAIs. The hospital’s short-term goal is to reduce the rate of HAIs by 20% in high-risk units, such as intensive care units (ICUs), within the following year. This goal will be achieved by implementing evidence-based interventions to reduce HAIs in high-risk areas (Farber, 2021). The outcome of this short-term goal is to decrease the number of HAIs by 20% in high-risk units, as measured by the rate of HAIs per 1,000 patient days.

In the long term, City Hospital aims to establish a culture of safety that prioritizes infection prevention and control throughout the hospital. This goal will be achieved by implementing a series of initiatives and interventions over the next five years, including ongoing education and training for staff, patient and family engagement, and ongoing monitoring and evaluation of infection prevention and control practices (Aghdassi et al., 2020). The outcome of this long-term goal is to reduce the overall rate of HAIs by 50%, as measured by the rate of HAIs per 1,000 patient days, and to maintain this rate for at least two consecutive years.