Practice Development ( Chooose one of the two and write 2500 words)
Purpose:
Provide you with an opportunity to demonstrate your understanding of the core requirements of a Practice Development Proposal using the theoretical principles of McCormack’s Practice Development Theory.
Structure:
Choose ONE of the following scenarios as the base for you to develop a comprehensive Practice Development Proposal
Scenario One: Optimising a Day Surgery Program in a Metropolitan Hospital
Background:
You are the manager of the Operating Theatre tasked with enhancing the efficiency and patient outcomes of a day surgery program at a bustling metropolitan hospital. This hospital is renowned for its high patient turnover and diverse case mix, including elective surgeries such as cataract operations, arthroscopic procedures, and minor cosmetic surgeries. Despite its high volume, the program faces challenges in patient flow management, post-operative care, and resource utilisation.
Challenges:
Patient Flow Management: Managing the high volume of patients efficiently to reduce wait times and improve patient throughput.
Post-Operative Care and Recovery: Ensuring high-quality post-operative care and efficient recovery processes within the limited time frame of day surgery.
Resource Utilisation: Optimising the use of operating rooms, equipment, and staff to handle the high volume of cases.
Patient Satisfaction and Experience: Maintaining high levels of patient satisfaction and experience in a high-pressure environment.
Quality and Safety Standards: Upholding stringent quality and safety standards in all stages of the day surgery process.
Important Points to Keep in Mind
Your assignment is to develop a comprehensive proposal for improving the day surgery program.
Utilizing McCormac’s theory as a guiding framework.
Your proposal should include an evaluation plan to measure the effectiveness of the implemented strategies in improving the day surgery program.
Scenario Two: Enhancing a Women’s Breast Cancer Program in a Community Hospital
Background:
You have been appointed as a healthcare consultant for a community hospital that is keen on improving its Women’s Breast Cancer Program. This program provides comprehensive care, including screening, diagnosis, treatment, and follow-up for breast cancer patients. While the hospital has a dedicated team and good facilities, it faces challenges in areas such as patient education, multidisciplinary collaboration, and support services.
Challenges:
Patient Education & Awareness: Enhancing patient understanding of the risks, screening processes, treatment options and post-treatment care.
Multidisciplinary Collaboration: Strengthening cooperation among various specialists (oncologists, surgeons, radiologists, nurses, and counsellors) for integrated patient care.
Access to Advanced Treatments: Ensuring patients have access to the latest treatments and clinical trials.
Psychosocial Support Services: Providing comprehensive support services, including mental health support, for patients and their families.
Community Outreach and Engagement: Engaging with the wider community for breast cancer awareness and early detection campaigns.
Important Points to Keep in Mind:
Develop an innovative and effective proposal for the enhancement of the Women’s Breast Cancer Program.
Use McCormack’s theory as a guiding framework and address the identified challenges.
Detailed evidence based strategies
Evaluation Plan – how are you going to monitor and assess the success of the chosen strategies?
Length: 2000 (+/-10%) not including reference list ( USE VANCOUVER STYLE FOR REFERENCES, AND INCLUDE IN-TEXT NUMBERING )
Note: Use the below rubric to follow the criteria – Use the below template
