What tangible and intangible resources will be needed to implement your project? Some of the key tangible resources required for the successful implementation of educational programs on food allergies and asthma would include furniture, equipment (projector/monitor/laptops/computers), cash (finances), inventory, and space (classrooms/halls) (Järvinen, & Celestin 2014). Most of these resources may already be present. However, cash (finances) and inventory required may have to be raised from external funding. Intangible assets may include the 6-month contract, manuscript, medical records, computer software, and blueprint of the entire project (Dearholt & Dang 2012).
What improved outcomes do you anticipate will occur that could indicate the project produced a successful return on investment (ROI) of these resources? Patients are most likely to assess food allergens and consume appropriate food items, thus reducing the risk of asthmatic attacks (Wang & Liu 2011). The implemented educational program is expected to bring about awareness and enhance the knowledge of patients with respect to foods associated with asthmatic attacks. I would expect that there would be at least 10% reduction in asthmatic attacks associated with food allergies. I would also be expecting that the nursing staff are trained and educated to teach and share knowledge with patients on how and why certain food items may cause allergic reactions leading to asthma. Most nurses would have enhanced knowledge on the relation between food sensitization and asthma (Caffarelli, et al. 2016).
How will you communicate your plan for change with key decision-makers so that they will support the allocation of the resources you are seeking. I would develop a presentation/proposal that would comprise of the agenda, scope of problem, and purpose of the intervention (Mayo Clinic 2016). I would support the need for intervention by citing the lack of research on food allergy and asthma. The tangible resources required (specifically financial) would be emphasized with the return on investment, i.e. the reduction in asthmatic attacks, improved health outcomes, and enhanced quality of life of patients (Liu, et al. 2010).
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