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Implementation Plan

Key Stakeholders:

• Healthcare providers (physicians, nurses, pharmacists)
• Patients and their caregivers
• Hospital administration
• Quality improvement team

Proposed Timeline:

Evaluation Plan

Goals:

1. Increase medication adherence rates by 20% within six months of implementation.
2. Reduce hospital readmission rates by 10% within one year of implementation.

Data Collection:

• Internal Data:
  • Patient demographics
  • Medical records
  • Medication administration records
  • Hospital readmission rates
• External Data:
  • Evidence-based guidelines
  • Best practice standards

Data Collection Timeline:

• Baseline data collection: Before implementation
• Post-intervention data collection: Six months and one year after implementation

Data Analysis Methods:

• Descriptive statistics (e.g., frequencies, percentages)
• Inferential statistics (e.g., t-tests, chi-square tests)

Sustaining Practice Change

Resources:

1. Dedicated Staff: Allocate dedicated staff to oversee the implementation and evaluation of the intervention.
2. Budgetary Support: Secure adequate funding for training, education, and ongoing evaluation.

Key Indicators for Continuous Quality Improvement:

1. Medication adherence rates
2. Hospital readmission rates

Reinfusion Plan: If the intervention is not achieving the desired outcomes, the following steps can be taken:

1. Re-evaluate the Intervention: Assess the fidelity of implementation and identify any barriers to success.
2. Modify the Intervention: Make necessary adjustments to the intervention, such as tailoring the education materials or increasing the frequency of follow-up.
3. Strengthen the Evaluation: Improve data collection and analysis to identify areas for improvement.
4. Seek Additional Resources: Obtain additional funding or staffing to support the intervention.

By implementing this evidence-based practice solution, we can improve patient outcomes, reduce healthcare costs, and enhance patient satisfaction.