NURS FPX 6214 Assessment 2 Stakeholder Meeting

NURS FPX 6214 Assessment 2 Stakeholder Meeting

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Capella university

NURS-FPX 6214 Health Care Informatics and Technology

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Stakeholder Meeting

Stakeholder Engagement and Roles

The successful implementation of the Remote Patient Monitoring (RPM) system at Mayo Clinic relies on the involvement of key stakeholders. The Chief Information Officer (CIO) and Chief Medical Officer (CMO) are essential figures in this process. The CIO ensures that the RPM system integrates seamlessly with the existing IT infrastructure while meeting HIPAA compliance standards (Hersh, 2022). Meanwhile, the CMO evaluates the system’s impact on clinical workflows, particularly for managing congestive heart failure (CHF) patients, ensuring alignment with clinical objectives and patient outcome improvements (Hersh, 2022).

Nurse Managers and Clinical Champions play a vital role in facilitating system adoption. Nurse Managers oversee staff training, address implementation concerns, and ensure smooth technological integration into daily workflows (Coffey et al., 2022). Clinical Champions, typically senior physicians or advanced practice nurses, advocate for the RPM system, demonstrating its benefits and fostering acceptance among healthcare teams. Additionally, IT Staff and Electronic Health Record (EHR) Administrators manage the technical aspects of integration, ensuring seamless data flow and system functionality (Hamann et al., 2023). Administrative personnel focus on the financial viability of the RPM system by balancing initial costs and ongoing maintenance.

Patients and Technology Vendors are also crucial stakeholders. Patient feedback helps refine system usability, ensuring that the technology meets their needs (Kolnick et al., 2021). Vendors provide ongoing support, training, and necessary upgrades to maintain system functionality. Addressing gaps in knowledge, including staff resistance, training needs, long-term cost-effectiveness, and regulatory compliance, is imperative. Engaging legal and compliance experts ensures adherence to healthcare regulations and facilitates a smooth transition to RPM technology (Binci et al., 2021).


Meeting Announcement and Agenda

A stakeholder meeting will be held at Mayo Clinic to discuss the RPM system implementation. The meeting will align strategies for integration, address stakeholder concerns, and ensure compliance with regulatory standards. The agenda includes an overview of the RPM system, a discussion of stakeholder roles, technical integration plans, staff training, financial considerations, and a compliance review.

The session will begin with introductions and an overview of the RPM system, highlighting its features and benefits in CHF management. Stakeholder roles, including those of the CIO, CMO, Nurse Managers, IT Staff, and Technology Vendors, will be defined to clarify responsibilities. Discussions on technical considerations will address potential challenges and solutions, ensuring the seamless integration of RPM with existing systems. Additionally, financial aspects such as cost analysis and regulatory compliance will be reviewed.

A Q&A session will allow stakeholders to raise concerns and provide feedback before the meeting concludes with a summary of key decisions and action items. The structured approach ensures all critical topics are addressed, leading to effective stakeholder engagement and alignment with Mayo Clinic’s strategic objectives.


Telehealth Benefits and Evaluation Criteria

The RPM system aims to enhance patient outcomes and operational efficiency. The technology facilitates real-time monitoring of CHF patients by tracking vital signs such as heart rate, blood pressure, and weight. These capabilities allow for early detection of health issues, timely interventions, and personalized care adjustments, reducing hospital readmissions and improving chronic condition management (Manavi et al., 2024).

The implementation plan focuses on integrating the RPM system with EHRs, providing robust training for healthcare providers, and establishing clear protocols for data interpretation and intervention (Claggett et al., 2024). A key evaluation metric is the reduction in CHF readmission rates, indicating improved patient care and fewer hospital visits. The RPM system supports care coordination by enabling seamless data flow, enhancing communication among healthcare teams, and improving overall quality and safety (Coffey et al., 2022).

Assessing the system’s effectiveness involves tracking readmission rates, patient health outcomes, staff satisfaction, and cost-effectiveness (Pavithra et al., 2024). Ensuring data accuracy, completeness, and timeliness is critical to generating reliable insights and supporting continuous quality improvements in patient care.


Stakeholder Meeting 

Category Details References
Stakeholder Roles CIO ensures IT integration and compliance; CMO focuses on clinical workflow impact; Nurse Managers oversee staff training; Clinical Champions advocate for system adoption. Hersh (2022); Coffey et al. (2022)
Technical Aspects IT Staff and EHR Administrators handle system integration; vendors provide technical support; interoperability challenges are addressed. Hamann et al. (2023); Kolnick et al. (2021)
Financial Considerations Administrative personnel assess costs and sustainability; cost-effectiveness analysis ensures financial viability. Binci et al. (2021)
Meeting Objectives Introduce RPM system, define stakeholder roles, discuss technical integration, review staff training, address financial implications, and ensure regulatory compliance. N/A
Evaluation Metrics Readmission rates, patient health outcomes, staff satisfaction, cost-effectiveness, and data accuracy are key indicators. Pavithra et al. (2024)

References

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