you will formulate a plan for an innovation in patient care delivery for an entire nursing department or unit. You are charged with the responsibility of developing a comprehensive and complete plan

you will formulate a plan for an innovation in patient care delivery for an entire nursing department or unit. You are charged with the responsibility of developing a comprehensive and complete plan that addresses all technology services in your nursing department or unit.

For this assignment, prepare a report of 3–5 pages that describes the plan for innovation in patient care delivery in the nursing department or unit. It should include all of the following:

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  Title page
  
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  Introduction:
  
  This should explain what the paper is about including the purpose of your report.
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  Assessment:
  
  Identify the area, service, or product requiring innovation. Describe how you will approach an inventory of technology for your nursing department or unit, and how you will prioritize your findings.
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  Diagnosis:
  
  Diagnose (Identify) problems and discuss how and why innovation is needed.
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  Plan:
  
  Your suggestions and recommendations for action. You may wish to include the following:
  • Examine the literature surrounding and supporting your area of innovation.
  • Recommend the strategies and processes needed to effectively complete this innovation in the organization while protecting patient safety and quality of care.
  • Outline the steps that are needed to put the innovation into practice.
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  Evaluation:
  
  Suggests 2–3 questions that will measure the innovation’s effectiveness.
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  Conclusion:
  
  Summarize your report.
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  Citations and references:
  
  Use at least 2–3 current (within the last 5 years) peer-reviewed journals, and cite them in APA format.