Embracing Change in Clinical Practice – My Role in System Improvement for Better Patient Outcomes
In my present clinical work environment, my organization is fairly open to problem-solving and change initiatives. The degree of open-mindedness, however, varies depending on the issues and stakeholders involved. In general, there is a recognition that healthcare is an evolving field, and there is a need to adjust to new challenges, technologies, and best practices to provide better outcomes for our patients (Nilsen et al., 2020).
As a general nurse, I see myself as an essential element in upgrading the system plans to enhance patient outcomes. I can help develop improvements within my sphere of influence, which could include identifying inefficiencies in established processes, the lack of patient treatment, and potential preventive measures. After identifying the weaknesses, I can work with my colleagues and relevant actors to fashion and implement solutions. It could entail contributing to quality improvement initiatives, participating in interdisciplinary team meetings, or policy development (Rosen et al., 2019). By providing my views on the front line of patient care, I can ensure that the changes proposed are practical, effective, and well-accepted by people who deliver direct patient care.
Furthermore, as a nurse, I have a particular point of view about the patient experience. I can advocate for changes that concentrate on patient-oriented care and promote patients’ overall positive feelings about their care (Kwame & Petrucka, 2021). By streamlining administrative processes to cut waiting times, implementing new protocols to improve medication safety, and introducing patient education programs to promote self-management, I can actively participate in projects that target optimizing health outcomes. Generally, I can claim that nurses are one of the driving forces of positive change in healthcare organizations. Through engaging in problem-solving and promoting patient-centered concepts, active participation helps in the development of a culture of continuous improvement that eventually improves the health conditions of the people we serve.
References
Kwame, A., & Petrucka, P. M. (2021). A literature-based study of patient-centered care and communication in nurse-patient interactions: Barriers, facilitators, and the way forward. BMC Nursing, 20(158). BMC Nursing. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12912-021-00684-2
Nilsen, P., Seing, I., Ericsson, C., Birken, S. A., & Schildmeijer, K. (2020). Characteristics of successful changes in health care organizations: an interview study with physicians, registered nurses and assistant nurses. BMC Health Services Research, 20(1), 1–8. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12913-020-4999-8
Rosen, M. A., Diaz-Granados, D., Dietz, A. S., Benishek, L. E., Thompson, D., Pronovost, P. J., & Weaver, S. J. (2019). Teamwork in healthcare: Key Discoveries Enabling safer, high-quality care. American Psychologist, 73(4), 433–450. NCBI. https://doi.org/10.1037/
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Question 
Think of your current clinical work setting. How open is your organization to problem-solving and change initiatives?
Embracing Change in Clinical Practice – My Role in System Improvement for Better Patient Outcomes
What role do you see for yourself in the implementation of a system change that can improve the health outcomes of patients or the population you serve?