NHS FPX 6004 Assessment 2 Policy Proposal Stakeholder Involvement in Implementing Proposed Strategies

Stakeholder Involvement in Implementing Proposed Strategies

The successful implementation of the policy at Mercy Medical Center relies heavily on the willingness of the leadership and staff to embrace change. An interdisciplinary group comprising experts from different healthcare organizations with expertise in diabetic management will play a crucial role. The nursing directors will play the role of key stakeholders, whereby, they will provide essential information to meet the recommended assessment standards. The interprofessional team from the hospital will be actively involved in the implementation process which includes doctors, nurses, laboratory personnel, health educators, administrators, and policymakers.

The project will be led by a dedicated team to ensure its achievement of the desired objectives. Nurses and doctors play a central role in the implementation of the policy. Being the frontline staff, they will be responsible to show compliance with the standard guidelines development to ensure the number of foot exams and HBA1c is improved. This is possible due to the training and education that nurses and doctors will receive on the appropriate management of diabetic patients. Also, they will be responsible for patient education and appropriate response to the patient’s condition. 

Collaboration Strategies with the Stakeholders 

The strategies that can be equipped for effective collaboration with stakeholders are:

• Considering stakeholders as communication partners whereby the communication between the interprofessional team, and internal and external stakeholders should be transparent and effective. These effective partnerships will help organizations to achieve desired outcomes by working together as compared to working individually. Sharing similar goals, resources, competencies, and benefits is essential to strengthening these partnerships through transparent and effective communication (Loban et al., 2021). 
• Inclusivity of stakeholders is essential where all the team members are involved in the process of development. This inclusivity will ensure that team members enjoyed their chances of building a consensus on the provisions of the policies, goals, and values, which will help in the implementation phase (Masefield et al., 2021). Since the development of policies involved all team members, they will be highly productive while implementing the policies to ensure that the goals and the purposes are achieved. 

Conclusion

To sum up, inadequate foot and HBA1c tests have a substantial impact on the high morbidity and mortality rate in diabetic patients. Neglecting these evaluations can lead to financial instability, diminished quality of life, and lower levels of patient satisfaction. Mercy Medical Center needs to make a firm commitment to mitigate the risk of diabetes complications by enforcing mandatory examinations, policies, and practice guidelines. The success of this policy hinges on the willingness of the medical center’s leadership and staff to embrace change and prioritize the implementation of these essential evaluations. By doing so, Mercy Medical Center can significantly enhance patient outcomes, improve diabetes management, and foster healthier lives with reduced complications for those affected by the disease.

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