You are now in Phase 6 of your Capstone project. You have developed a comprehensive care plan for the aggregate. Over the next two weeks, you will develop an implementation plan for your aggregate.

Implementation of the Care Plan

Selecting a small group: A few patients suffering from a certain health condition could be considered for the implementation plan. As an example, patients who have a chronic disease like diabetes, obesity or heart diseases. It was selected as it’s a significant and common health problem that impacts a lot of people and families.

The small group could implement a part of the plan that concentrates on the management of disease and prevention. It may involve patient education, lifestyle modifications, medication management and follow-ups with health care providers.

Target Health Risk: This intervention aims to lower the risks of complications, and to improve the health of patients. It may be necessary to reduce the likelihood of hospitalization and improve patient compliance.

The expected results are improved patient health, better quality of life and decreased healthcare costs. Improved patient satisfaction will be beneficial to the healthcare provider, as will a decrease in readmissions.

Implementation plan: the implementation plan can include strategies such as:

• Patient education is the process of providing patients with accurate information on their health condition. This includes lifestyle changes, self-management techniques and other relevant topics.
• Patients should attend follow-up visits with their healthcare provider regularly to track progress and to address concerns.
• Healthy lifestyle changes are encouraged, like a balanced eating plan and regular physical exercise.
• Medication Management: Helping the patient to manage their medications, ensuring that the right doses are taken at the correct time.
• Referrals to local resources: Helping patients manage and improve their conditions by connecting them with community resources such as support groups.

Timeframe: It is expected that the results of the intervention will be seen within 6-12 months, depending on the severity of the patient’s condition and the success of their engagement in the program.

Resource Needed to Implement the Intervention:

• Patient education materials
• Time for appointments with patients and their follow-up by healthcare providers
• Resources for Community Referral
• Pill organizers and reminder systems are useful tools for managing medications.
• Staff such as medical assistants or nurse practitioners to help with implementation.