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Question
The objective of step 1 in the program planning process is to assemble a team of leaders, staff members and possibly healthcare consumers with the authority, expertise, credibility and motivation necessary to drive a successful change program.
a. Provide a brief description of the workplace, at the level where change will be instituted (ie. unit versus hospital)
b. Which individuals would you want on a team to investigate the need for change? It is not necessary to name individuals, but rather to list their job titles. What is your rationale for selecting these individuals? Do they fulfill any of the following team roles?
-Executive Sponsor -a senior leader with enough clout to implement new approaches
-Clinical or Technical Support-has expert knowledge of the relevant clinical subject matter or of the technology used
-Champion- Staff who are supportive of a change, and willing to mentor others to make change happen
-Front-line leader- Understands the impacts of making changes on processes used in the delivery of nursing and healthcare
c. Discuss the use of interdisciplinary change teams. Are they more or less impactful than those of one discipline? Please provide a rationale explaining your answer.