Planning for Community and Organizational Change
Planning for community and organizational change in healthcare involves identifying and implementing strategies to improve the delivery of healthcare services within a community or organization. This planning addresses specific healthcare issues or challenges and promotes positive changes that benefit patients, providers, and the community. Some common healthcare issues may be addressed through community and organizational change planning. It includes improving access to care, reducing healthcare disparities, increasing patient satisfaction, improving patient outcomes, and enhancing provider satisfaction and engagement. The planning process may involve collaboration between healthcare providers, patients, community organizations, and policymakers. While using data and evidence-based practices to inform decision-making (Nilsen et al., 2020).
The Proposal for the Jordan Community in Minnesota
The proposal is for the Jordan community in Minnesota, which lacks basic health facilities. There is an urgent need to develop modern healthcare technology (City of Jordan, Minnesota, n.d.). The proposed technology is telehealth which will be implemented in the M Health Fairview Southdale Hospital (M Health Fairview Southdale Hospital, n.d.). This proposal will help to identify the barriers and will help to extract essential resources from all stakeholders.
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Benefits and Implications of Telehealth
The proposed implementation of telehealth in the M Health Fairview Southdale Hospital for the Jordan community in Minnesota offers several benefits and implications for the community (Lokken et al., 2020). Telehealth is a technology-enabled solution that allows remote access to healthcare services, which can have a positive impact on the community in several ways (Butzner & Cuffee, 2021), including:
Improved Access to Healthcare
Telehealth can improve access to healthcare services for the community by eliminating barriers such as distance and transportation. This is especially important in rural areas with limited or inaccessible healthcare services (Hoffman, 2020).
Cost-Effective Care
Telehealth can be a cost-effective solution for patients as it reduces travel costs and eliminates the need for time off work. Additionally, it can help reduce healthcare costs for hospitals and insurance providers, leading to reduced healthcare costs for the community (Hoffman, 2020).
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Telehealth can provide patients with access to specialists and healthcare providers unavailable locally. This can lead to improved quality of care and better patient health outcomes (Hoffman, 2020).
Increased Patient Satisfaction
Telehealth can improve patient satisfaction by providing convenient and timely access to healthcare services. Patients can access healthcare services from the comfort of their homes, which can improve their overall experience with healthcare (Lokken et al., 2020).
Goals and Outcomes
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The implementation of telehealth in the M Health Fairview Southdale Hospital for the Jordan community in Minnesota can have several outcomes that are well-supported by credible evidence, including:
- Telehealth has been shown to increase access to healthcare services, particularly in rural areas. A study published in the Journal of Medical Internet Research found that telehealth improved access to healthcare services for patients in rural areas by 27% (Butzner & Cuffee, 2021).
- Telehealth has been shown to improve the quality of care provided to patients. A study published in the Journal of Telemedicine and Telecare found that telehealth was associated with improved health outcomes and patient satisfaction (Buvik et al., 2018).
- Telehealth is a cost-effective solution for patients, hospitals, and insurance providers. A study published in the Journal of Telemedicine and Telecare found that telehealth reduced healthcare costs by up to 20% (McFarland et al., 2019).
In conclusion, implementing telehealth in the M Health Fairview Southdale Hospital for the Jordan community in Minnesota can have several benefits and implications for the community. The outcomes of.
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