The Organization Meeting Summary template

The Assignment: (4-5 pages) Using the Organization Meeting Summary template as a guide, address the following: Introduction Identify the organization, location, and participants at the meeting. Indicate the role each person plays in the organization. How did you first approach the organization? Why did you select this organization? Does the organization have a key person for the organization who oversees students doing DNP projects? If there is no key person, who represented nursing and/or nursing students at the meeting. Describe the DNP Project Describe exactly what you did to explain the DNP project process at Walden University. What questions did the participants have and how did you respond? How did you and the organization identify possible gaps in practice or practice changes that might be addressed by the DNP project. Describe the gap or problem and cite two sources that justify the gap or problem in nursing. What approach (clinical practice guideline, staff education, quality improvement initiative) did you discuss to address a practice gap or practice change? What questions did the organization representatives have, and what were your responses? How does the proposed practice change support positive social change, diversity, equity, and inclusion? Project Team Who would be the key stakeholders and potential team members (e.g. organization leader, project mentor) for a project to address gaps in practice or practice change? Next Steps Describe the information that you provided to the organization regarding the next steps in the process. What questions were asked? What responses did you have? What decisions were made? Evidence Explore three sources of current evidence (no older than five (5) years) that could support the project initiative. You may include the two citations you cited under the Describe the DNP Project section. Summary Summarize the strengths and weaknesses of the meeting. What would you have done differently? What additional information do you need before you meet with your faculty advisor in NURS 8702, project mentoring course?

Sample Solution

         

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."

Full Answer Section

         

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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