NR 703 Week 7 Assignment; Simulated DNP Evidence-based Project and Professional Leadership Capacity - Part 2.

Simulated DNP Evidence-based Project and Professional Leadership Capacity Name of Student Chamberlain University NR 703 Applied Organizational & Leadership Concepts Dr. Jorge Brito Due Date Simulated DNP Evidence-based Project and Professional Leadership Capacity In the United States, the practice problem of obesity continues to contribute to approximately 60 % of health care costs annually, and it is estimated that due to the increasingly ‘obesogenic’ culture if these trends are unchecked it is projected that by 2030 the incidence of adult obesity will reach 50% of the American population (Bowen et al., 2018). Evidence in the literature has shown that the use of digital-based technology for self-monitoring of weight, diet, and physical activity supports effective weight loss (Patel et al., 2021). In this paper, an evidence-based project will be presented to address the issue of obesity with the use of digital technology. The elements of conducting an organizational needs assessment will be presented and will include an overview of the national practice problem, identification of the practice gap, and presentation of the PICOT question. This will be followed by a discussion on the fundamental requirements of effectively leading a change project, focusing on interprofessional collaboration, communication, and integration of leadership ethics and models that contribute to a successful sustainable goal and measurable positive outcomes. Organizational Needs Assessment Essential to choosing a DNP change project is a systematic assessment to identify gaps in current care and best practices. An organizational needs assessment is a tool that is used to succinctly gather this information, and identify the population impacted, key stakeholders, the organizational structure, culture, resources, and the desired outcome (Zaccagnini & Pechacek, 2019). A SWOT analysis is a tool that can easily be adapted to a DNP project needs assessment and helps to identify internal Strengths and Weaknesses of an organization and external influences that are seen as Opportunities or Threats. This evidence-based practice (EBP) project will take place at a Joint Commission and Magnet nursing accredited organization, nationally recognized as a high-reliability organization with a national ranking in multiple service lines and known for high-quality outcomes. These internal strengths are evidence that EBP is embedded in the culture. There is an opportunity for improved community outreach, especially to the underserved and undocumented in this urban community. The DNP practice problem EBP Project will address this weakness. Problem In the Family Health Center while there is evidence of service integration with the main hospital campus, as an outpatient clinic there is the opportunity for improving resources to address primary and secondary prevention for the national practice problem of obesity. A significant finding in the SWOT analysis is that there is a higher than the national average population of patients with obesity and nearly 100% of these patients have at least one other comorbidity including renal disease, diabetes, or cardiovascular disease. Stakeholder analysis is pivotal in that having a clear understanding of the role of each stakeholder, and their level of commitment to supporting the change will help avoid unanticipated barriers from coming