Purpose The purpose of this assignment is to (a)select an interprofessional leadership topic from the list below;(b) identify topic significance based on literature;(c) describe current best practices, positive and negative impact; and (d) for the nurse leader the application, implications, and consequences. Interprofessional Leadership Topics: Accountable care organizations (ACO) Horizontal and vertical organizational structure Interpersonal and interprofessional relationships in...

Purpose The purpose of this assignment is to (a) identify and articulate a healthcare issue, problem, or inefficiency that requires change;(b) use a change model to describe a realistic change;(c) identify the change ensures alignment with the organization mission, vision, and values;(d) develop a change strategy to guide initiation, implementation, and management of the change; and (e) identify roles and functions of individuals who will facilitate this change. Due Date: Submit by Sunday ...

Purpose The purpose of this assignment is to (a) identify and articulate a healthcare organization problem; (b) assess all systems components of the organization problem;(c) identify the problem solution and alignment with the organization mission, vision, and values;(d) describe how the solution supports or creates organization culture and climate change;(e) apply system inputs, throughputs, outputs, cycles of events, and negative feedback related to the problem solution; and (f) identify ho...

The Kotter change model guides change agents through an eight-step process to facilitate change. Consider a recent organizational change with which you are familiar and apply the Kotter change model. Consider each step of the model and how the organizational change did or did not complete each step. Discuss how well or poorly one of these steps was completed. Did this change meet the outcome expectations by creating a positive change? Solution: The Kotter change model also known as the Kot...

What was the impetus for a recent change that occurred in a healthcare organization that you are familiar with? What was the role of the leader; of the staff? How did this change improve the unit or department? What contribution did this change make to the organization? Solution: Carrying out a change in a healthcare organization helps in focusing more on the relevant corporate activities that are more likely to strike a lasting transformation towards its actions in future. According to Ki...

Organizations have many task forces, councils, and committees that are designed to contribute to the success of the organization and improve its function. Describe one of these groups, discussing the formal and informal leadership, how decisions are made, and what the role of those that are most influential have on the final product or outcome of the group’s efforts. Solution: In an organizational setting, committees are generally composed of independent organized individuals who come toget...

Think of a healthcare organization that you are most familiar with and think of its organizational structure. Describe this structure or use of combinations of structure (line, matrix, service line, ad hoc, or flat). Give an example of how decision making occurs and identify if this is centralized or decentralized. Is this best practice? Solution: Healthcare organizations are usually shaped by structures that assist them to streamline their operations. According to Karell (2018), organizati...

Healthcare systems have been seen traditionally as closed systems. Select a current or recent-past issue or process in which there has been discussion of change for improvement. How can this issue or process be changed to an open-system perspective that would improve outcomes? Solution: In the contemporary healthcare setup, issues have emerged regarding healthcare institutions being a closed system. According to Busse, Aboneh, and Tefera (2014), closed systems trigger complexities in condu...

Evidence supports that an organization’s culture and climate can positively influence employee motivation, leading employees to seek professional development that, in turn, helps achievement of organizational goals. Discuss how leaders in your organization support or do not support the mission, vision, and values by their actions. Why are culture and climate important? How would you evaluate the culture and climate of an organization where you will apply for a new job? Solution: In an orga...

Guidelines for Touchpoint Reflections A downloadable version of the guidelines, which includes further information, is available for access on the Course Resources page. Reflection Information This is the final week of discussion and there are two important areas of reflection included in this discussion. Please label each area with a heading to facilitate classmate and instructor response. EXPERIENCE Post your executive summary. Compare your pre-and post-self-assessments. R...