NHS FPX 6004 Assessment 3 Training Session for Policy Implementation

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NHS-FPX 6004 Health Care Law and Policy

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Training Session for Policy Implementation

Welcome, everyone. This presentation is designed to highlight the training session for policy implementation at our esteemed Mercy Medical Center. To begin, we’ll go over the agenda for our discussion.

Agenda

This presentation will cover the training strategies for physicians to implement policies at MMC. I will start by discussing the necessity of this policy and evidence-based methods for working with physicians to implement it. Additionally, I will highlight the newly developed policy for diabetic patients at MMC and its impact on patient care and overall hospital operations. I will also delve into the role of physicians in implementing new policies and practice guidelines. Finally, I will outline the instructional content, learning activities, and materials needed for the training session.

Need for Policy Implementation

The need for policy implementation emerged when the dashboard metrics on diabetes management at MMC revealed underperformance in several benchmarks, including HbA1c testing and eye and foot examinations. Given the alarming situation and the potential risk to diabetic patients’ health, healthcare authorities developed a policy mandating HbA1c testing every six months for all diabetic patients to assess glycemic levels and guide appropriate care and treatment. Your presence as a primary care physician is highly valued due to your dedicated efforts to make a significant impact on patients’ lives. You will play a crucial role in implementing this policy at our hospital to enhance the quality of life for diabetic patients.

Evidence-Based Strategies for Working with Physicians

It is crucial to employ evidence-based strategies to foster physician buy-in and prepare them for the implementation of a new policy and associated practice guidelines. Studies suggest various methods to enhance collaboration with physicians. One effective approach is to communicate openly and transparently during meetings, explaining the rationale behind the HbA1c policy and inviting their valuable input (Toth-Manikowski et al., 2021). Involving physicians in the decision-making process for policy development ensures they feel valued, increasing their commitment to and participation in the policy implementation.

Healthcare organizations can also introduce rewards and bonuses for physicians who successfully implement the HbA1c policy and practice guidelines. Offering incentives for adherence to the policy can motivate physicians to engage fully in the implementation process (Vlaev et al., 2019). Additionally, educational sessions delivered through social media can highlight the importance of HbA1c testing frequency and practice guidelines. These sessions should present evidence-based studies and information from reputable organizations tailored to address physicians’ specific concerns and interests, emphasizing benefits for patient care and safety (Chan et al., 2019).

Another effective strategy is to promote a culture of interdisciplinary collaboration, where physicians, nurses, pharmacists, and hospital administrators work together to manage patients’ diabetes. This collaborative approach ensures high-quality care for diabetic patients, from HbA1c testing and evaluation to comprehensive diabetes management (Kassai et al., 2020). Research shows these strategies can yield significant results if implemented correctly. Early indicators of successful policy implementation include well-managed diabetes in patients, reduced hospital readmission rates due to untreated and unmanaged diabetes, improved patient satisfaction, and fewer diabetes-related complications, all of which can be monitored through dashboard metrics.

Impact of New Policy and Practice Guidelines

Implementing the HbA1c policy and its associated practice guidelines will have a positive impact on patients, healthcare professionals’ work-life, and the hospital’s overall performance and reputation. Adhering strictly to this policy allows patients to have their glycemic levels regularly monitored through HbA1c testing. This enables physicians to provide appropriate care treatments, such as self-management education or pharmacological therapy, which can improve glycemic control and reduce diabetes-related complications when hyperglycemia occurs (Suh et al., 2023).

Regular biannual HbA1c testing helps healthcare professionals identify patterns and trends in blood glucose levels, which are essential for adjusting treatments and preventing significant fluctuations in glycemic levels. This policy promotes patient-centered care based on individual HbA1c levels and encourages treatment adherence in diabetic patients. From the healthcare organization’s perspective, this policy can lead to better care for diabetic patients and increase job satisfaction among healthcare professionals by allowing them to follow clear practice guidelines. Additionally, the hospital’s reputation will be enhanced and maintained as it delivers effective care to diabetic patients, intricately managing their blood glucose levels through this policy.

Practice Guidelines

Using EHR to remind patients of their HbA1c testing schedules will ensure strong adherence to policy implementation. Notifications about individual patients’ HbA1c tests will enable healthcare professionals to conduct and evaluate these tests promptly. Additionally, providing patients with educational brochures on the importance of HbA1c will inform them about their glycemic levels and their significance, empowering them to maintain their glycemic levels (Chen et al., 2021). Furthermore, training healthcare staff, especially novice physicians and nurses, will enhance their understanding of HbA1c, preventing neglect of these tests and improving the overall quality of care.

Effects on Physicians’ Daily Work Routines

Implementing this policy and practice guidelines can affect physicians’ daily routines, as they will need to spend additional time guiding patients on HbA1c testing and its importance. Training sessions for physicians may require extra time, potentially leading to work burnout and anxiety. Furthermore, physicians will need to collaborate with nurses or laboratory technicians to ensure proper testing, which could result in longer wait times and impact their work schedules at the hospital. Physicians must manage their time effectively and improve interprofessional collaboration and communication to mitigate the negative effects of implementing this policy and practice guidelines (Patel et al., 2019).

Considering the complexity of the policy and practice guidelines is crucial for effective implementation. This involves understanding the time required for implementation. Additionally, addressing resistance to change may involve clearly communicating the need for the policy. This can be achieved by using plain language that is easily understood by both patients and physicians and providing visual aids to enhance comprehension of the policy and practice guidelines.

Importance of New Policy and Practice Guidelines

The HbA1c testing holds great value in diabetes care and its effective management. By early detection of HbA1c levels, physicians can evaluate the status of diabetes in patients and provide care treatment best suited to their health needs based on the measurements. This testing helps physicians diagnose the disease in patients and indicate further plans to choose for diabetics. Developing and implementing adequate care treatment plans for diabetics result in improved quality of care, and their glycemic levels are well-controlled, leading to improved health outcomes.

The biannual evaluation of HbA1c levels as a practice guideline will give physicians a timeline on glycemic levels depicting the severity of diabetes. Furthermore, the selection of a treatment plan and its adjustments are all dependent on glycemic levels. Without sufficient data on glycemic levels in the blood, physicians will be unable to diagnose and treat diabetes leading to the onset of diabetes-related comorbidities, and that may lead to higher mortality rates among diabetes patients. Therefore, this policy holds significant value in providing the best quality care treatment to diabetics and its consistent management (Al-Awkally et al., 2022).

Role Group’s Importance in Implementing a New Policy

Primary care physicians play a crucial role in assessing HbA1c levels in diabetic patients and prescribing appropriate treatments. Therefore, they are essential in implementing and sustaining the HbA1c testing policy for diabetics. Physicians need to collaborate with the hospital administration and relevant stakeholders to implement this policy at MMC, creating a system where patient safety and improved quality of care are top priorities. Additionally, physicians can guide other healthcare professionals, including nurses, who should work with them to ensure all staff consistently follows the policy. By implementing this policy and practice guidelines, physicians can improve health outcomes for diabetics, helping them achieve better diabetes control and lead healthier lives. This will enhance both job satisfaction for healthcare professionals and patient satisfaction (Verulava, 2022). For successful implementation, it is essential to gain physicians’ buy-in, as they will adhere to the policy themselves and advocate for its adoption, among others.

Future Vision

Through dedicated efforts in implementing new policies and guidelines, physicians can significantly enhance patient-centered care and the holistic management of diabetes. Additionally, they can cultivate a culture of collaboration within the healthcare organization, as effective diabetes management—from HbA1c screening tests to treatment and control—requires a cooperative partnership with patients and other healthcare professionals. This approach can empower patients, as regular HbA1c testing for early detection and intervention, combined with educating patients about diabetes, will help prevent diabetes-related comorbidities, ultimately contributing to the creation of healthier communities.

Learning Activities for a Training Session

To conduct an effective training session for physicians on policy implementation and practice guidelines, it is important to have a structured approach that includes instructional content, learning activities, and materials. The instructional content will cover an overview of HbA1c testing, its significance, and the consequences of not conducting these tests. An introduction to the policy will follow this, the rationale behind its development, and its alignment with evidence-based practices. Next, the session will include the practice guidelines and their implementation, providing a clear and compelling overview to enhance skill development and learning through evidence-based knowledge (Wong et al., 2020).

For learning activities, physicians will engage in role-playing exercises where they simulate discussions with patients about the benefits of biannual HbA1c testing. They will also participate in Q&A sessions to ask questions, clarify any confusion, and discuss specific concerns related to the policy and practice guidelines. These activities will help physicians apply the knowledge gained from the instructional content, improving their skills (Dhillon et al., 2020). Training materials will include PowerPoint presentations on the HbA1c policy and practice guidelines and educational brochures.

Visual aids in the PowerPoints and handouts will enhance learning and support the practical implementation of these policies and procedures (Mbanda et al., 2020). The training session will be concise, lasting two hours, and will cover all aspects of the policy and practice guidelines efficiently. This structured approach, combining instructional content with practical learning activities and materials, will support learning and skill development. Physicians will gain valuable knowledge from the instructional content and apply it through learning activities, meeting the specific demands of implementing new policies and practice guidelines. This includes effective communication and coordination, comprehensive training, patient engagement, and patient-centered care.

Conclusion

This PowerPoint presentation for the training session focuses on the biannual implementation of the HbA1c policy at MMC. We covered evidence-based strategies to engage physicians and the significance and impact of the new policy and practice guidelines. Additionally, we explored the role of physicians in implementing these policies and procedures. Finally, we detailed the instructional content and learning activities for the training sessions. Thank you.

References

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Chan, T. M., Dzara, K., Dimeo, S. P., Bhalerao, A., & Maggio, L. A. (2019). Social media in knowledge translation and education for physicians and trainees: A scoping review. Perspectives on Medical Education, 9(1), 20–30. https://doi.org/10.1007/s40037-019-00542-7 

Chen, Y., Tian, Y., Sun, X., Wang, B., & Huang, X. (2021). Effectiveness of empowerment-based intervention on hba1c and self-efficacy among cases with type 2 diabetes mellitus. Medicine, 100(38), e27353. https://doi.org/10.1097/md.0000000000027353

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NHS FPX 6004 Assessment 3 Training Session for Policy Implementation

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