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Embracing change.

Patty Orr¹, Doris Davenport¹

¹School of Nursing, Austin Peay State University, 601 College Street, Clarksville, TN 37040, USA.

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|February 15, 2015

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This article discusses innovations in nursing practice and education, highlighting how quality measurement programs and the Affordable Care Act necessitate changes. Applying change theory can guide nurses in navigating these transformations for successful adaptation in the evolving healthcare system.

Keywords:

Affordable care act Care coordination Change Change theory Employment Healthcare outcomes Hospital readmissions Institute of Medicine

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Area of Science:

Nursing Practice and Education
Healthcare System Transformation
Change Management in Healthcare

Background:

Traditional nursing practice and education models are being challenged by emerging innovations.
The healthcare landscape is rapidly evolving due to quality measurement programs and policy changes like the Affordable Care Act.

Purpose of the Study:

To examine innovations impacting nursing practice and education.
To explore the role of quality measurement and the Affordable Care Act in driving nursing practice changes.
To advocate for the use of change theory to facilitate successful adaptation in nursing.

Main Methods:

Literature review and analysis of current trends in nursing and healthcare policy.
Application of change theory as a framework for understanding and guiding planned change.
Illustrative case study using a selected change theory to demonstrate practical application.

Main Results:

Identified key innovations and policy drivers necessitating changes in nursing.
Demonstrated the utility of change theory in managing both transformational and incremental changes.
Highlighted the importance of a structured approach to implementing changes in nursing practice and education.

Conclusions:

Nurses must adapt to evolving healthcare demands driven by policy and innovation.
Change theory provides a valuable framework for successfully navigating these changes.
Proactive adoption of change management strategies is crucial for the future of nursing.