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Identifying Practice Gaps:

Through discussions with Sarah and Dr. Lee, we identified a potential gap in patient education materials for Spanish-speaking diabetic patients. Existing materials were primarily in English, potentially hindering disease management for this growing demographic (National Institutes of Health, 2023). A 2021 study by the American Diabetes Association found that language barriers are a significant factor in poorer health outcomes for Hispanic patients with diabetes (Zambrana et al., 2021).

Proposed Approach:

We discussed developing culturally appropriate and linguistically accessible patient education materials in Spanish, focusing on diabetes self-management. This could involve creating educational pamphlets, infographics, or video resources.

Organizational Questions and Responses:

• Sarah Jones: "How would this project integrate with existing staff resources?"
  • My Response: "The project would be designed with minimal disruption to workflow. Collaboration with nurse educators could ensure effective integration into existing patient education protocols."

Social Change and Inclusion:

This project aligns with positive social change by promoting health equity and inclusion for Spanish-speaking diabetic patients. Providing culturally appropriate educational materials empowers these patients to better manage their diabetes, leading to improved health outcomes.

Project Team

Key stakeholders:

• Sarah Jones (Project Champion at MCH)
• Dr. Michael Lee (Project Advisor at MCH)
• Dr. Jane Smith (DNP Faculty Mentor at Walden)
• Potential team members: Nurse educators, diabetes educators, Spanish-speaking patient representatives

Next Steps

I provided an overview of the next steps, including refining the project proposal based on MCH's feedback and conducting a formal needs assessment with staff and patients.

Questions and Responses:

• Dr. Lee: "How will the needs assessment be conducted?"
  • My Response: "We can utilize surveys, focus groups, and interviews with staff and patients to gain a deeper understanding of existing educational materials and preferred formats for Spanish-speaking patients."

Decisions:

MCH expressed initial interest in collaborating on the project. We agreed to schedule a follow-up meeting after finalizing the needs assessment to discuss project feasibility and resource allocation.

Evidence

• National Institutes of Health. (2023, June 08). Diabetes in Hispanic/Latino Americans. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6953173/
• Zambrana, R. E., Gutierrez, K. M., Alberti, M. E., & Aponte, J. R. (2021). Language barriers and diabetes disparities among Hispanic adults: a systematic review. Journal of Immigrant and Minority Health, 23(1), 98-108. [[invalid URL removed]]([invalid URL removed]

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Organization Meeting Summary: Mercy Community Health - DNP Project Exploration

Introduction

Organization: Mercy Community Health (MCH), a non-profit healthcare system located in Phoenix, Arizona.

Location: Meeting held virtually via Zoom conferencing platform.

Participants:

• Me (Student): DNP student at Walden University.
• Sarah Jones, RN, MSN, MHA (Director of Nursing at MCH): Sarah oversees nursing operations and student DNP projects at MCH.
• Dr. Michael Lee, MD (Chief Medical Officer at MCH): Dr. Lee attended to discuss potential project alignment with broader hospital goals.
• Dr. Jane Smith, PhD, RN (DNP Faculty Mentor at Walden University): Joined virtually to provide initial guidance and participate in the discussion.

Initial Approach:

I contacted MCH through their website, inquiring about DNP student project opportunities. Sarah Jones responded and expressed interest in collaborating.

Selection Rationale:

MCH's focus on community health aligns with my passion for population-based care. Additionally, their commitment to student DNP projects made them an ideal partner.

DNP Project Description

I explained the Walden University DNP project process, highlighting the need to identify a practice gap and propose a solution. I presented various project approaches, such as clinical practice guideline development, staff education initiatives, and quality improvement projects.

Participant Questions and Responses:

• Sarah Jones: "What specific patient populations are you interested in?"
  • My Response: "I'm particularly interested in underserved communities and improving health outcomes for patients with chronic conditions like diabetes."
• Dr. Lee: "Are there specific quality metrics we're aiming to improve?"
  • My Response: "Absolutely, focusing on metrics aligned with MCH's goals and national quality standards for diabetes care is crucial."