This assessment consists of two interconnected parts that must be submitted together.
Part 1: Interdisciplinary Plan Proposal (Template)
Using the Interdisciplinary Plan Proposal Template [DOCX], create a comprehensive plan that addresses an organizational or patient care issue through an interdisciplinary team approach.
Template Completion Guidelines:
Complete each section of the template thoroughly and concisely. Apply APA format to all in-text citations for evidence and best practices that inform your plan. Include an APA-formatted reference list at the end of the template. A title page is optional since you are using a template. Your plan proposal should address:
The specific organizational or patient issue requiring attention. Why an interdisciplinary team approach is most appropriate for this issue. Evidence-based strategies and interventions to address the issue. Implementation considerations and resource requirements. Evaluation criteria and success metrics. Part 2: Stakeholder Presentation (PowerPoint)
Create an 8–12 slide PowerPoint presentation designed to generate interest and buy-in from stakeholder or leadership groups for your interdisciplinary plan proposal.
Presentation Structure:
Your presentation should include the following components (use one or two slides per section as needed):
Part 1: Organizational or Patient Issue
Explain the issue you are trying to solve or improve. Articulate why the audience should care about addressing this issue. Describe how a collaborative interdisciplinary team approach would help achieve a specific improvement goal. Part 2: Relevance of an Interdisciplinary Team Approach
Justify why using an interdisciplinary team is relevant or the best approach. Explain how this approach will help achieve improved outcomes or reach the goal. Part 3: Interdisciplinary Plan Summary
Summarize your evidence-based interdisciplinary plan. State the objective clearly. Discuss the likelihood of success. Describe what the interdisciplinary team will do. Part 4: Implementation and Resource Management
Explain how the interdisciplinary plan could be implemented. Describe how human and financial resources would be managed. Explain how the plan ensures effective use of resources and prevents waste. Justify the resource expenditure. Part 5: Evaluation
Propose evidence-based criteria to evaluate the degree to which the project achieves the improvement goal. Describe what a successful outcome would look like. Explain how these criteria could measure and demonstrate the degree of success. Part 6: References
Include a final reference slide in APA format. Download copies of your references (articles) for submission with your presentation. Presentation Development Guidelines:
Create slides that are easy to read, visually appealing, and error-free. Use concise talking points on slides (bullet points, not full sentences). Include detailed speaker notes that flesh out the bullet points on each slide. Remember that another person may ultimately deliver this presentation, so your speaker notes should be comprehensive. Organize content with clear purpose and goals. Support your content with relevant, evidence-based sources. Tailor language and messaging to your specific stakeholder audience. All parts must be submitted together: Submit your completed Interdisciplinary Plan Proposal Template, your PowerPoint Presentation, and a PDF of each of the journal articles used