NURS FPX 6218 Assessment 3 Planning for Community and Organizational Change NURS-FPX 6218 Leading the Future of Health Care
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Planning for Community and Organizational Change Summary
The Jordanian community has been facing restricted access to healthcare. The financial constraints, lack of insurance, and limited access to primary care physicians contribute to worsening health outcomes and increased complications from treatable conditions (Capella University, n.d.). Jordan’s healthcare system lacks sufficient primary care physicians, which has caused community members to visit urgent care clinics to treat their unaddressed chronic diseases (Capella University, n.d.). Moreover, According to Vila Health (n.d.), there is one physician for every 1111 insured residents in Jordan.
Consequently, this ratio overlooks a considerable portion of the population, indicating that many individuals do not have access to medical care. In Scot County, including Jordan, about four percent of dwellers lack health insurance. Furthermore, within Scott County, encompassing Jordan, a ratio of 915 residents to one mental health provider exists, whereas the statewide ratio for Minnesota is 430 residents per mental health provider (St. Francis Regional Medical Center, 2020). This evident lack of healthcare access for chronic disease management in Jordan necessitates a strategic change to enhance the community’s accessibility to essential healthcare services. These issues will be resolved by improving access to healthcare services in the Jordan community.
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Benefits and Implications
The proposed changes to the healthcare system, mainly focusing on improving access to healthcare for chronic disease management, offer several direct benefits to the community of Jordan. Access to healthcare services and chronic disease management can improve community members’ health outcomes. Furthermore, it will reduce the burden of untreated conditions and prevent complications that often result in emergency room visits or hospitalizations (McMaughan et al., 2020). Similarly, by providing enhanced access to healthcare services for the older population of Jordan will lead to better management of their chronic diseases. Ultimately, their health outcomes will be improved, leading to enhanced quality of life.
The improvements in overall health resulting from these changes have significant implications for the community of Jordan. With improved access to healthcare, reduced emergency room visits for preventable conditions, and a general improvement in the community’s health status. Moreover, there will be a substantial reduction in mortality rates and overall better management of chronic health conditions (May et al., 2021). These positive outcomes can contribute to a more resilient and thriving community, fostering economic growth and social cohesion.
Potential Barriers to Change
Improving access to healthcare for chronic disease management in the Jordanian community may present several potential barriers to change. Participants in Jordan community discussions and individuals with insider knowledge highlighted that difficulties with transportation, lack of healthcare trust, and the absence of health insurance were obstacles to accessing healthcare (St. Francis Regional Medical Center, 2020). According to the Transtheoretical Model (TTM), individuals go through stages of change: pre-contemplation, contemplation, preparation, action, and maintenance (Del Rio Szupszynski & de Ávila, 2021). Some individuals may not perceive the need for change or may lack motivation due to factors such as fatalism, traditional beliefs, or socioeconomic constraints (Del Rio Szupszynski & de Ávila, 2021).
Additionally, health delivery by web-based platforms for elderly patients can be troublesome and irrelevant due to a lack of knowledge of their usability (St. Francis Regional Medical Center, 2020). Furthermore, implementing systemic changes requires collaboration across multiple sectors, such as Scott County Mobile Medical Center St. Mary’s Health clinics (St. Francis Regional Medical Center, 2020). However, navigating complex bureaucratic processes, overcoming resistance from entrenched interests, and fostering collaboration among diverse stakeholders requires time, effort, and leadership (Airhihenbuwa et al., 2021).
Strategies for Changing Barriers into Opportunities and Resolving Conflict
The healthcare system in Jordan, as highlighted by Capella University (n.d.), is grappling with significant challenges, including a lack of healthcare insurance and limited access to primary care physicians for managing healthcare conditions, particularly chronic diseases. To address these obstacles, a multifaceted approach, as identified by participants in Jordan community discussions and individuals with insider knowledge, is imperative. Vila Health executives, renowned for their expertise and innovative solutions, can play a pivotal role in this process.
Firstly, in collaboration with local stakeholders, Vila Health can support initiatives to mitigate transportation challenges by leveraging their resources and expertise to establish community transportation services or forge partnerships with local providers. Additionally, Vila Health can contribute to integrating telehealth options, as suggested by Turner & Upton (2021), to reduce the need for physical travel and enhance access to healthcare services, especially in underserved areas. Furthermore, Vila Health executives can lend their credibility and experience to support community outreach programs to build trust in healthcare and foster transparent communication between providers and residents. They can also advocate for policy changes to increase health insurance coverage and assist in implementing assistance programs to facilitate enrollment, thereby addressing barriers to access.
