• Review the national healthcare issues/stressors presented in the Resources and reflect on the national healthcare issue/stressor you selected for study.
• Reflect on the feedback you received from your colleagues on your Discussion post for the national healthcare issue/stressor you selected.
• Identify and review two additional scholarly resources (not included in the Resources for this module) that focus on change strategies implemented by healthcare organizations to address your selected national healthcare issue/stressor.
The Assignment (2-3 Pages):
Analysis of a Pertinent Healthcare Issue
Develop a 2 to 3 page paper, written to your organization’s leadership team, addressing your selected national healthcare issue/stressor and how it is impacting your work setting. Be sure to address the following:
• Describe the national healthcare issue/stressor you selected and its impact on your organization. Use organizational data to quantify the impact (if necessary, seek assistance from leadership or appropriate stakeholders in your organization).
• Provide a brief summary of the two articles you reviewed from outside resources on the national healthcare issue/stressor. Explain how the healthcare issue/stressor is being addressed in other organizations.
• Summarize the strategies used to address the organizational impact of national healthcare issues/stressors presented in the scholarly resources you selected. Explain how they may impact your organization both positively and negatively. Be specific and provide examples.
Analysis of a National Healthcare Issue: Impact on Our Organization
Introduction
This paper addresses the national healthcare issue of [Insert Chosen National Healthcare Issue/Stressor]. We will explore its impact on our organization and potential strategies to mitigate its negative effects, drawing insights from successful change strategies implemented by other healthcare organizations.
Impact of [National Healthcare Issue] on Our Organization
[Describe the national healthcare issue you selected and how it is impacting your organization.]
Quantify the impact using specific data whenever possible. This data might include:
Addressing the Issue: Learning from Others
Based on our research, we reviewed two scholarly articles that explored successful change strategies implemented by other healthcare organizations to address [National Healthcare Issue]:
Strategies and Potential Impacts
The reviewed articles highlight several promising strategies that can be adapted to address the impact of [National Healthcare Issue] in our organization:
Strategy 1: [Specific Strategy from an Article]
Strategy 2: [Specific Strategy from an Article]
[Repeat the process for additional strategies identified in the articles]
Conclusion
The national healthcare issue of [National Healthcare Issue] poses a significant challenge to our organization. However, by learning from successful change strategies implemented by other healthcare organizations, we can develop a plan to mitigate its negative impacts. A careful analysis of potential benefits and drawbacks is crucial for selecting and adapting these strategies to our specific context. By working collaboratively, we can develop a comprehensive approach to address this issue and ensure continued high-quality care for our patients.
Next Steps
Moving forward, it is recommended to:
By taking these steps, we can effectively address the challenges posed by [National Healthcare Issue] and ensure the long-term success of our organization.
Note: Replace the bracketed sections with your specific information, including the chosen national healthcare issue, relevant data from your organization, and details from the scholarly articles you reviewed. Remember to cite the scholarly articles appropriately.