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1The Open University, Milton Keynes. altanprice@aol.com
Nursing Standard (Royal College of Nursing (Great Britain) : 1987)
|December 9, 2010
Summary
Nurses play a key role in policy development but lack preparation. This article provides practical guidance for nurses on creating effective healthcare policies and protocols.
Area of Science:
- Healthcare Management
- Nursing Policy
- Organizational Change
Background:
- Nurses are integral to developing and revising local healthcare policies and protocols.
- The process of policy development requires careful consideration of resources and change factors.
- Nurses often lack adequate preparation for these crucial policy-making responsibilities.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore the process of preparing healthcare policies and protocols.
- To offer practical guidance for nurses involved in policy and protocol development.
- To enhance nurses' capacity in evidence-based policy creation.
Main Methods:
- Exploration of policy development frameworks.
- Review of factors influencing change in healthcare settings.
- Synthesis of practical strategies for protocol creation.
Main Results:
- Identified key challenges nurses face in policy development.
- Outlined a structured approach to policy and protocol preparation.
- Provided actionable steps for resource consideration and change management.
Conclusions:
- Effective policy and protocol development is achievable with proper guidance.
- Empowering nurses with policy-making skills improves healthcare quality.
- Continuous learning and support are vital for nurses in policy roles.
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