Describe the roles and characteristics of an effective change agent.

Reflection Journal

Module journals are a place for you to reflect on the content and discuss how you have met the module objectives. In your journal, discuss how you have met each objective and give an example (i.e. readings, assignments, course activities). In addition, reflect on personal growth after completing module activities. You may want to discuss how you will use the information in your current and/or future nursing practice; did anything surprise you?; did this content alter or support your current thoughts on the content?

Instructions

1. Describe theories of change.

2. Describe the roles and characteristics of an effective change agent.

3. Describe the process and strategies for effective organizational change.

4. Describe the steps in the processes of continuous quality improvement.

5. Discuss the role of regulatory agencies in promoting safety and evaluating quality in healthcare settings.

6. Explain the use of root-cause analysis for a sentinel event.

7. Identify a current or potential quality-improvement project in your institution.

Your reflection should focus on whether or not you met those objectives, where you met those objectives, and how they are relevant in your workplace. If you feel you did not meet those objectives, what questions or concerns do you have for the instructor and how may they further assist you?

Part 2 Reflection Journal

Instructions

1. Describe the national initiatives aimed at improving health and reducing health disparities; specifically, for at-risk population groups (i.e. minority, aging, rural, poor)

2. Identify the role for professional nurses in community and public health initiatives.

Describe the roles and characteristics of an effective change agent.