NHS FPX 6004 Assessment 3 Training Session for Policy Implementation

Student Name Capella University NHS-FPX 6004 Health Care Law and Policy Prof. Name Date Training Session for Policy Implementation Slide 1 Hi, I am Mike, a healthcare practitioner. I am here for a training session for healthcare staff to up-skill their knowledge and practices. Briefly overviewing, this session is focused on policy and practice guidelines to enhance care quality and effective diabetes management. Moreover, stakeholders will be discussed for enhanced patient outcomes. Policy on Managing Diabetes Slide 2 Mercy Medical Center (MMC) is liable to apply diabetes management policies recommended by the American Diabetes Association (ADA), stating a bi-annual examination of HgbA1c level and annual foot examination (ADA, 2019). The guidelines suggested by ADA and other healthcare agencies, including the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) and National Healthcare Quality and Disparities Reports (NHDQR), state that patient education is an effective means for diabetes management through self-management techniques (ADA, 2019; CMS, 2023). The agencies also emphasize staff training for integrating technology for the diagnosis, treatment, and data management of diabetes patients. To maintain glucose levels in patients, individual factors must be considered to develop a patient-centered plan to enhance care quality (AlHaqwi et al., 2023). The specific optimal techniques for diabetes management include the following:  Need for Policy Slide 3 Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) justifies the need and urgency for diabetes management policy, as it massively affects health and finances. The total number of diabetes patients in 2021 is 38.4 million, of which 8.7 million did not even know they had diabetes. The onset of prediabetes is more concerning, with 97.6 million adults and 27.2 million elders of age above 65. Moreover, the financial impact of treating diabetes in 2022 in total is $413 billion, with direct costs ($307 billion) and indirect costs ($106 billion) (CDC, 2023). MMC needs to address the burden of diabetes on people in a cost-effective manner through self-management involving lifestyle modifications.  Evidence-Based Strategies for Working with Role Group Slide 4 Evidence-Based Practices (EBP) are effective and tested ways to address particular issues. It allows for integrating practices considered effective in improving quality, in this case, healthcare quality for diabetic patients (Wang et al., 2023). MMC should train their healthcare staff to practice measures to make diagnosis, treatment, and prevention possible. The healthcare staff for successful implementation involves physicians, pharmacists, and nurses.  Effective leadership to obtain stakeholders’ buy-in and prepare the role group for successful implementation is essential. The leadership involves guidance, motivation, and supervision of the healthcare team’s activities. To manage diabetes effectively and prevent the conversion of prediabetes into diabetes, clear communication is needed to educate about the rationale behind implementing policy and guidelines (Lim et al., 2020). Training the role group is essential to provide hands-on experience on the dynamics of diabetes prevalence and skill-building in the process. Engagement among the role group is essential to cross-exchange knowledge, provide support, and develop a sense of ownership and shared responsibility (Ginbeto et al., 2023). For instance, the physician’s expertise in diagnosis and knowledge of personalized treatment, the nurse’s role in educating patients regarding treatment, and cross-communication between patients and other healthcare staff (Sørensen et al., 2020). A pharmacist’s role in raising flags on medication errors, overlapping, and informing about side effects can help develop an effective personalized plan for individuals. Incentives through resource allocation and appreciation are important for role-group buy-in, allowing for participation and involvement through feedback.  Slide 5 Effectiveness of Strategies   The strategies will be effective due to their direct influence on the role group’s work and performance. Training, education, support, feedback, appreciation, and equitable resource availability will reduce workload and enhance the performance of healthcare personnel at MMC for effective diabetes management. The involvement of the role groups in the process, implementation, and a supportive environment, as well as the strategies, will enhance motivation, knowledge, and skills, leading to the successful implementation of policy and associated instructions (Bayot et al., 2022). Measure for Early Indication of Success To measure the early indication of successful implementation and buy-in from the role group at MMC, compliance and adoption rate of policy and instructions will help. Additionally, feedback from the role groups, their challenges, and their experience with new policy implementation will help in an early indication of success. Patient outcomes will indicate success, showing controlled blood glucose level, plan adherence, and satisfaction level (Kersting et al., 2020). Impact of New Policy and Practice Guidelines Slide 6 Implementing and adhering to new policies and practice guidelines will profoundly impact the standards of care and health outcomes. The new policies and instructions aim to allow for early identification, reducing the chances of irreversible complications and the cost of managing chronic diseases like diabetes. The guidelines associated with a new policy to control diabetes effectively include reducing prediabetes cases through patient education (Duan et al., 2021). Patient education by role group, including physicians, pharmacists, and nurses, can positively impact quality care and outcomes. The education involves self-management and preventive measures through lifestyle modification. For instance, low sodium intake in dietary and physical activity to manage glucose levels and weight (Ming et al., 2023). Regular screening is also part of the diabetes management guidelines, allowing healthcare professionals to identify diabetes-related concerns in blood glucose, affecting the kidney, heart, vision, and feet (Duan et al., 2021). Implementation Process  The following process will be used by physicians, pharmacists, and nurses to implement the new policy effectively. The implementation will involve diagnosis, treatment plan, and follow-up.   Effect of Policy on Daily Work Routine and Responsibilities of Role Group Slide 7 The annual and bi-annual policy for foot and HgbA1c tests and associated guidelines will significantly impact daily work routines and responsibilities. It will allow role groups to have ownership of their respective roles. Physicians will spend more time on comprehensive analysis of patient’s health and developing personalized care plans. They will also set follow-ups to ensure the required changes are met timely (Sørensen et al., 2020). Pharmacists will have expanded roles as they will be