Background Information

Background Information
Developing a planned change project is an ongoing process, which first requires an accurate internal and external assessment of the situation that needs the change. The background of the situation for desired change is thoroughly explored and the need for the change supported by evidence-based literature. A problem statement and realistic desired outcomes flow from the assessment. It is important to avoid confusing the identified problem with the symptoms of the need. The astute project manager remembers that the manner in which a problem is defined, guides the development of the strategies for resolution. In an effective change project, the planned change is feasible. To determine feasibility, the project manager analyzes all factors, weighing strengths and barriers. If the weight of the barriers outweighs the strength of the change facilitating factors, the feasibility of the project must be reconsidered.

Instructions
Review the rubric to make sure you understand the criteria for earning your grade.
Download and view the Capstone Project Overview.pptx and How To Write a Problem Statement.pptx PowerPoint presentations.
Review your Strategic Plan assignment from the NUR-415 course, or if necessary address another change initiative for your capstone project, critically consider and select a topic. Your project must be patient-focused and include a goal to improve patient outcomes. Your assessment of the problem and feasibility of a solution must include direct input from patients or recipients of care (survey results, comments, interviews, patient data, etc). Review Chapter 22 in the textbook, Leading and Managing in Nursing regarding patient-centered care.
Navigate to the threaded discussion and post your discussion response according to the following instructions.
Utilizing the topic from your NUR-415 strategic plan or another change initiative you selected that meets the criteria listed above, include the following headings to compose your discussion:
Definition of the Problem: Present a detailed description of the elements of the problem.
Development of Solution Options: Identify the desired future state/conditions that would ideally solve the problem. Include the actions that would be required to achieve the desired change.
Feasibility of Planned Change: Evaluate the feasibility of your planned change by addressing physical resources, time resources, financial resources, and stakeholder involvement. Refer to Figure 1.4 on p. 15 in the textbook, Fundamentals of Project Management (Heagney, 2016) and address the questions listed under “Plan the Project.”
Problem Statement: In two to three concise sentences, list the problem statement you have developed from this analytical exercise.

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