As a nurse leader, you must be able to identify the key stakeholders in the adoption of a new or upgraded telehealth technology. In addition, you must be able to communicate the benefits and strategic value of the technology to obtain their support and ensure effective use of the technology. One method of communicating with stakeholders is to introduce them to the technology in a department meeting. In this meeting, it is important to discuss how this technology will enhance care and improve quality and safety outcomes.
This provides an opportunity for you to consider how you would introduce to stakeholders the new or upgraded telehealth technology that was the focus of your previous assessment with the goal of obtaining their buy in and support.
you are encouraged to think about how you can generate wider stakeholder interest and support within your organization or practice setting for the acquisition of the new or upgraded telehealth technology currently under consideration, based on the results of your needs assessment. Consider who is most likely to have the greatest influence on key project success and who might be a good choice to champion the project. In addition, you may want to begin thinking about how you will approach the design of your presentation slides.
Prepare for the Meeting
- Identify the key stakeholders who should attend the meeting.
- Draft a meeting announcement and agenda.
Develop Your Presentation
- Explain how the new or upgraded telehealth technology will support enhanced patient outcomes and organizational effectiveness.
- Identify the outcome measures the organization or patient care setting will use to determine the effectiveness of the technology.
- Address patient confidentiality and privacy concerns associated with the use of this technology.
- Identify the steps and timeline needed to deploy the technology.
- Develop slides that augment your presentation.
- Argue persuasively to obtain stakeholder agreement with and support for the technology.
- Support assertions, arguments, propositions, and conclusions with relevant and credible evidence.
