QI Project Stakeholder Discussion

QI Project Stakeholder Discussion

How do you identify your stakeholders?

Readings:

Moran, K. & Mihelich, K. (2024). Validating the problem and conceptualizing the project plan. In K. Moran, R. Burson, & D. Conrad (Eds.), The doctor of nursing practice project a framework for success (4th ed., pp 138-196). Jones & Bartlett Learning.

When planning a DNP project, it is critical to identify and reach out to the key stakeholders. Stakeholders are defined by the Institute of Healthcare Improvement (2018) as “any person, group, or organization who can be positively or negatively impacted by, or cause an impact on, the actions or activities proposed.” The student should consider those individuals or groups who are invested from multiple levels because they can provide an informed and unique perspective on issues that may have otherwise been overlooked (Moran & Mihelich, 2024). For the purpose of this discussion, determine who might touch the project in some way or have an interest in the project outcome; who might affect or be affected by the outcome of the project?

QI Project Stakeholder Discussion

The initial post address the following questions:

1. How do you identify your stakeholders? (Whose input and support will this project require?)
2. How can each stakeholder affect or be affected by the project outcome(s)?
3. How do you form a relationship with your stakeholders?
4. How do you get buy-in? (How do you gain stakeholder support and keep them engaged in the process?)

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Objectives:

For the purpose of this discussion, the student will appraise with whom specifically to build relationships with to achieve the aim of the project. After the completion of this assignment the student will be able to:

Appraise who (what individuals or groups) might touch the project in some way or have an interest in the project outcome;

Examine who (what individuals or groups) might affect or be affected by the outcome of the project;

Plan how relationships will be developed with the identified key stakeholders and how to achieve their buy-in; and

Devise a plan for how to maintain stakeholder engagement throughout the quality improvement process.