Now that you have drafted chapter one of your DNP Manuscript, you will consider the long-term plans for your DNP project. You will continue transforming the healthcare system problem you selected using a change theory. The healthcare issue or problem can be at the macro, meso, or micro level.
1. Introduction
2. Change theory – What change theory was utilized for the DNP project? Describe.
3. DNP Project AIM – (This is your statement of intent. This is what you hope to achieve by the end of your DNP project)
4. Project Importance – Why is this project important? How will the improvement benefit patients? What is the potential downside of this effort for patients? What background information (data/analysis/literature) supports the choice of this effort? What area or organizational goals does this project align with/support?
5. Specified Outcomes
6. Anticipated tools and deliverables – (Does the tool need permission to use)?
7. Barriers & Challenges – What are the major barriers or challenges that are anticipated?
8. Stakeholders – Who are the key stakeholders in the planned changes? How will you incorporate interprofessional and multidisciplinary input? How will you incorporate patients’ and families’ perspectives?
9. Timeline & GANTT Chart- What is the timeline? Include a GANTT chart as an appendix for visualization.
10. Conclusion & Long-term plans
11. References
Instructions & Specifications Submission Rubric
· Length: 2500 words; answers must thoroughly address the questions in a clear, concise manner.
· Structure: Include a title page and reference page in APA style. These do not count toward the minimum word count for this assignment.
· References: Use the appropriate APA style in-text citations and references for all resources utilized to answer the questions. Include at least six (6) scholarly sources to support your claims.
Learning Materials
Borkowski, N. & Meese, K.A. (2021). Organizational behavior in healthcare (4th ed.). Jones & Bartlett Learning. ISBN: 9781284183245. Read chapter 9, 19, & 20.
Weberg, D. & Davidson, S. (2019). Leadership for evidence-based innovation in nursing and health professions (2nd ed.). Jones & Bartlett Learning. ISBN: 9781284171365. Read chapter 15.
