Design a 1,050- to 1,400-word Business Proposal for a process improvement or cultural change that would affect all levels of staff in the organization and improve productivity within the organization.

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Design a 1,050- to 1,400-word Business Proposal for a process improvement or cultural change that would affect all levels of staff in the organization and improve productivity within the organization. 

Include the following in your Business Proposal for Change:

  • Purpose of the change proposal
  • Analysis of need for change (why)
  • Review of the current literature supporting the change from a minimum of 3 reputable sources (e.g., trade or industry publications, government or agency websites, scholarly works, or other sources of similar quality)
  • Financial analysis of the change to include the following:
    • Potential costs for the change:
      • Supplies
      • Space
      • Staff
      • Time (i.e., participation time and/or facilitation time).
    • Actual costs may or may not be included; however, the analysis must portray specific costs that should be considered within the context of the proposal.
  • Risks vs. benefits:
    • Impact on operations
  • Implementation plan related to proposed change:
    • How will you measure outcomes and the success of the implementation and change?
  • Communication plan to organization
  • Evaluation strategies:
    • How will you measure the success of the change?
  • Exit strategy:
    • What is your exit strategy (if the proposal fails)?
  • Conclusion

Here is my proposed proposal:

Summary Outline of a Business Proposal Change for Presbyterian Hospital-DallasPurpose of the Change Proposal:

The proposal seeks to implement a new electronic health record (EHR) system at Presbyterian Hospital-Dallas to enhance patient care, streamline workflow, and improve data security.

Analysis of the Need for Change:

The current EHR system has become outdated, leading to inefficiencies, data breaches, and patient dissatisfaction. The change is essential to comply with new federal regulations on patient data and to keep up with industry standards.

Annotated Bibliography:

  1. Smith, A. (2022). EHR Systems in Healthcare: The Impact on Patient Care. Journal of Health Administration.
  2. This source highlights the benefits of modern EHR systems in enhancing patient outcomes and workflow efficiency.
  3. HealthIT.gov (2023). Health IT and Data Security Regulations.
  4. A government site outlining the latest regulatory requirements for healthcare IT, emphasizing the need for updated systems to prevent data breaches.
  5. Brown, J. (2021). Cost Analysis of Healthcare IT Implementations. Healthcare Financial Management Association.
  6. This study examines the financial impact of implementing EHR systems, including cost savings from efficiency gains.

Financial Estimate:

The estimated cost for the implementation of a new EHR system is $5 million, including hardware, software, training, and support services.

Potential Risks and Benefits:

  • Risks: Initial disruption of hospital operations during transition, high upfront costs.
  • Benefits: Increased patient satisfaction, improved data security, regulatory compliance, long-term cost savings.