Healthcare Initiative Paper

Been chosen by your healthcare organization to investigate and recommend a major healthcare system initiative. This initiative should support and drive excellence in patient care, directly or indirectly. The objective is to provide the leadership team with a comprehensive overview of the initiative you choose that is supported with research and data.
Prepare a formal review/overview of a Healthcare System Initiative that directly or indirectly drives excellence in patient care. Examples include but are not limited to:
ANCC Magnet Journey
Trauma Center Verification
ANCC Pathway to Excellence
Certification for Primary Stroke Center
Primary Care Medical Home Certification
New BSN Graduate Nurse Residency Program
The paper will include (but is not limited to) the following:
An introduction that identifies and explores the significance of the initiative, a body with sections separated using Level 1 and Level 2 APA headings, and finally, a concise conclusion that highlights the key elements of the initiative
Review of the literature associated with the specific initiative;
Recommended leadership theory/style;
Recommended communication strategies (internal and external);
Recommended change management/theories, strategies and support needed from the organization;
Anticipated conflict management/resolution strategies;
Other implications: Potential costs, anticipated benefits and available marketing support.
A Note on Citation of Appendix or Appendices and Figures

A single Appendix is titled “Appendix” centered on a separate page and followed by the figure on the next page. Follow APA formatting for Appendix or Appendices, p. 39, APA 7th ed. manual. In-text, refer the reader to the Appendix for one diagram/figure, ie, (Refer to Appendix A, p. x); for multiple figures use (Refer to Appendices A and B, pp. x and x). Type Figure 1 with title and caption below figure. Refer to example in APA manual, p. 53, and explanation of legend and caption for figures on p. 158, 5.23, pp. 159-161.

Research: A minimum of 10 scholarly, peer-reviewed reference citations are required as well as appendices for tables and/or graphs labeled using APA 7th ed format.
Format: APA 7th ed.

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