Tasks and Duties
Week 1 Task: Understanding the Patient Journey:
The goal of this task is to develop a comprehensive understanding of the patient journey in an adult walk-in setting. You will document the typical stages a patient goes through from the moment they walk in, to the point they receive treatment and leave. This will require research into the common procedures, challenges, and best practices associated with each stage. Your final deliverable should include a detailed document outlining each stage of the journey, common procedures, and suggested improvements. Evaluation will be based on the detail, accuracy, and depth of your analysis.
Week 2 Task: Designing a Patient Care Plan:
The task for week two is to design a comprehensive care plan for a hypothetical patient. You should include an admission assessment, a nursing diagnosis, planning, implementation, and evaluation. This task requires a deep understanding of nursing principles and practices. The final deliverable is a DOC file outlining the care plan with a clear rationale for each step. Evaluation will be based on the completeness, practicality, and coherence of your care plan.
Week 3 Task: Analyzing Health Policies:
For this task, you are required to analyze health policies relevant to the adult walk-in setting. This involves researching existing policies, their implications for patient care, and identifying areas for improvement or advocacy. Your final deliverable is a detailed policy analysis report. Evaluation will be based on the depth of your research, the clarity of your analysis, and the relevance of your findings.
Week 4 Task: Managing Medical Emergencies:
This task requires you to develop a comprehensive emergency response plan for the most common types of medical emergencies encountered in an adult walk-in setting. This plan should detail the steps to be taken, resources needed, and protocols to be followed. The final deliverable is a DOC file detailing your emergency response plan. Evaluation will be based on the practicality, thoroughness, and clarity of your plan.
Week 5 Task: Improving Patient Engagement:
The goal of this task is to devise strategies to improve patient engagement in their own care. This could include educational initiatives, communication strategies, or technological tools. Your final deliverable should be a detailed proposal outlining your strategies, their benefits, and potential challenges. Evaluation will be based on the creativity, feasibility, and potential impact of your strategies.
Week 6 Task: Evaluating Quality of Care:
For the final task, you will evaluate the quality of care in an adult walk-in setting. This involves identifying key performance indicators, understanding how to measure them, and proposing ways to improve. The final deliverable is a comprehensive quality evaluation report. Evaluation will be based on the relevance of your indicators, the clarity of your measurements, and the practicality of your improvement suggestions.