This document provides guidance on developing a health program grant proposal. It compares business plans and grant proposals, noting they both must convince the reader of a need and proposed solution, and provide a budget. However, grant proposals focus on external funders and community programs rather than internal profitability. The document outlines key sections for a grant proposal, including an introduction describing the problem and program, objectives using the SMART criteria, a description of program activities, and an evaluation plan. It emphasizes the importance of clearly documenting need and linking all components to program goals.
Explorations in Math (EIM) created a roadmap to guide its growth and sustainability over the next three years. The roadmap was developed through a process of assessing EIM's capacity, programming, and fundraising. Key elements of the roadmap include developing a fundraising strategy to reduce budget gaps, ensuring program sustainability through evaluation tools and curriculum frameworks, and launching pilot programs to test long-distance implementation models. The roadmap provides action steps and timelines to guide EIM's work in areas like operations, marketing, and replication through fiscal years 2012-2014.
This document provides guidance on securing foundation support through grant development. It discusses key facts about charitable giving, including that foundations awarded $41.21 billion or 14% of the total $290.89 billion given to nonprofits in 2010. It outlines steps for developing a grant proposal, including defining the project, identifying appropriate funders, contacting funders, acquiring guidelines, writing the narrative and budget, and following submission procedures. The goal is to help nonprofits develop formalized grant seeking plans to focus efforts on funders most likely to support their projects.
The document provides information on:
1) SBIR grants which fund small business research and development, allocating 2.5% of federal agency budgets;
2) The author's qualifications and experience in securing 9 SBIR grants totaling $100K-$1M;
3) The three phases of SBIR grants including feasibility studies, product development, and commercialization support;
4) Eligibility requirements for small businesses and the application and review process.
The document describes a game called "QSEN QUACK-UP" that can be used to teach students about applying quality and safety competencies from the Quality and Safety Education for Nurses (QSEN) framework. Students form teams and have 10 minutes to develop a 3-minute presentation about a business plan focused on quality improvement, safety, or informatics, while also addressing patient-centered care, teamwork and collaboration, and evidence-based practice. The first team to present without being "honked" at for missing an element wins. The goal is for students to have fun while learning how to apply QSEN competencies.
This chapter discusses ethical issues and international healthcare systems. It compares the healthcare financing of other countries to the US system, summarizing concerns around quality, access and costs that are shared globally. The chapter also analyzes fraud and financial abuse risks, describing common fraudulent billing practices. Additionally, it examines approaches to healthcare rationing internationally and global issues relating to workforce shortages, aging populations, quality and costs.
This document provides an overview of topics covered in a life-span development textbook. It outlines the chapter sections which will discuss the life-span perspective, the nature of development, theories of development, and research in the field. The life-span perspective views human growth as a lifelong, multidimensional process that is influenced by biological, cognitive and social factors from conception through all stages of life. Developmental theories attempt to explain human changes over time through frameworks such as psychoanalysis, behaviorism, and ecology.
This document summarizes a chapter about school health. It discusses the historical perspectives and components of school health programs. It also describes laws like the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act and the Americans with Disabilities Act that impact students. Additionally, it outlines the role of the school nurse in providing health assessments, promoting health, and addressing common student health concerns.
This document summarizes key points from Chapter 12 of the third edition of the textbook "Gerontological Nursing" by Patricia A. Tabloski. It discusses normal age-related changes to the skin, common skin conditions seen in older adults like pressure ulcers and skin cancer, and nursing responsibilities related to assessing skin status, educating on prevention, and treating issues pharmacologically or non-pharmacologically. Pressure ulcers are highlighted as an important issue where prevention and documentation are nursing priorities.
Explorations in Math (EIM) created a roadmap to guide its growth and sustainability over the next three years. The roadmap was developed through a process of assessing EIM's capacity, programming, and fundraising. Key elements of the roadmap include developing a fundraising strategy to reduce budget gaps, ensuring program sustainability through evaluation tools and curriculum frameworks, and launching pilot programs to test long-distance implementation models. The roadmap provides action steps and timelines to guide EIM's work in areas like operations, marketing, and replication through fiscal years 2012-2014.
This document provides guidance on securing foundation support through grant development. It discusses key facts about charitable giving, including that foundations awarded $41.21 billion or 14% of the total $290.89 billion given to nonprofits in 2010. It outlines steps for developing a grant proposal, including defining the project, identifying appropriate funders, contacting funders, acquiring guidelines, writing the narrative and budget, and following submission procedures. The goal is to help nonprofits develop formalized grant seeking plans to focus efforts on funders most likely to support their projects.
The document provides information on:
1) SBIR grants which fund small business research and development, allocating 2.5% of federal agency budgets;
2) The author's qualifications and experience in securing 9 SBIR grants totaling $100K-$1M;
3) The three phases of SBIR grants including feasibility studies, product development, and commercialization support;
4) Eligibility requirements for small businesses and the application and review process.
The document describes a game called "QSEN QUACK-UP" that can be used to teach students about applying quality and safety competencies from the Quality and Safety Education for Nurses (QSEN) framework. Students form teams and have 10 minutes to develop a 3-minute presentation about a business plan focused on quality improvement, safety, or informatics, while also addressing patient-centered care, teamwork and collaboration, and evidence-based practice. The first team to present without being "honked" at for missing an element wins. The goal is for students to have fun while learning how to apply QSEN competencies.
This chapter discusses ethical issues and international healthcare systems. It compares the healthcare financing of other countries to the US system, summarizing concerns around quality, access and costs that are shared globally. The chapter also analyzes fraud and financial abuse risks, describing common fraudulent billing practices. Additionally, it examines approaches to healthcare rationing internationally and global issues relating to workforce shortages, aging populations, quality and costs.
This document provides an overview of topics covered in a life-span development textbook. It outlines the chapter sections which will discuss the life-span perspective, the nature of development, theories of development, and research in the field. The life-span perspective views human growth as a lifelong, multidimensional process that is influenced by biological, cognitive and social factors from conception through all stages of life. Developmental theories attempt to explain human changes over time through frameworks such as psychoanalysis, behaviorism, and ecology.
This document summarizes a chapter about school health. It discusses the historical perspectives and components of school health programs. It also describes laws like the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act and the Americans with Disabilities Act that impact students. Additionally, it outlines the role of the school nurse in providing health assessments, promoting health, and addressing common student health concerns.
This document summarizes key points from Chapter 12 of the third edition of the textbook "Gerontological Nursing" by Patricia A. Tabloski. It discusses normal age-related changes to the skin, common skin conditions seen in older adults like pressure ulcers and skin cancer, and nursing responsibilities related to assessing skin status, educating on prevention, and treating issues pharmacologically or non-pharmacologically. Pressure ulcers are highlighted as an important issue where prevention and documentation are nursing priorities.
The document discusses the components of business plans and grant proposals, including describing the problem or need, outlining the proposed intervention, presenting a budget and financial analysis, and making the case for obtaining funding. It notes that while business plans focus on convincing internal decision-makers to increase profitability and are proprietary, grant proposals aim to convince external funders of the need and design of community-based programs. The document also outlines specific sections that should be included in a business plan, such as defining the product or service, analyzing the market, and developing budgets, timelines, and a feasibility analysis.
The document discusses the components and purpose of business plans and grant proposals. It notes that both require outlining an intervention to address an identified need or problem, presenting a budget and resources, and providing financial analysis to demonstrate feasibility. However, business plans have an internal focus to convince an organization's decision-makers and typically seek funding from the organization or banks, while grant proposals have an external focus on outside funders like foundations or government agencies. Key components of business plans include identifying the problem, defining the product or service, analyzing the market, developing budgets, conducting additional financial analysis, creating a timeline, and stating feasibility and conclusions.
The document outlines elements that should be included in full corporate and foundation grant proposals, such as describing the organizational background, proposed activities and outcomes, evaluation plans, and sustainability strategies. It also discusses types of grant support available from different sources and concepts like developing a clear value proposition and logic model to demonstrate how the proposed work will achieve important outcomes. The presentation provides guidance on writing effective proposals that will appeal to potential funders.
The document provides an overview of preparing effective funding proposals, including the proposal writing process, components of strong proposals, and tips for project administration. It discusses articulating the need, identifying funding sources, refining the project concept, writing the proposal, proposal evaluation, and managing the project if funded. Specific programs discussed include the Rural Economic Development Program from the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs.
The document discusses several topics related to developing a high-level program business case. It provides definitions of a program and the purpose of a business case. The business case components are listed. It also discusses the differences between programs and projects, the interaction between program and project managers, identifying and analyzing stakeholders, and critical success factors.
Organizational Capacity-Building Series - Session 12: Grant-WritingINGENAES
This session describes different sources of funding for organizations and how to effectively write proposals for grants. These presentations are are part of a workshop series that was implemented in Nepal and 2016 as part of the INGENAES initiative.
Creating a Strategic Plan is an excellent presentation for individuals who would like to understand the steps involved in creating a strategic plan. This presentation is very helpful for start-ups, entrepreneurs, and business owners who would like to create a strategic plan. This presentation was delivered at the University of Budapest in May of 2015.
If you would like help in creating a strategic plan, Gary Wheeler at The Virtual HR Director is available to help.
This document provides an overview of planning best practices for parks and recreation agencies. It discusses the benefits of planning, different types of planning tools (such as master plans, needs assessments, and strategic plans), and highlights key aspects of conducting a comprehensive master planning process. This includes gathering community input, conducting an inventory and needs assessment, analyzing funding, developing recommendations and an implementation plan, and identifying who will be responsible for carrying out the plan. The overall purpose is to help agencies better serve their communities and justify funding requests through strategic long-term planning.
Developing Your Case for Support: The Foundation For Your Fundraising SuccessBloomerang
https://bloomerang.co/resources/webinars/
How can you make your Case for Support powerful, provocative and successful? Robin L. Cabral, MA, CFRE, will highlight best practices in preparing and using your case for support.
How to write successful grant applications 04 17 12ICJIA
This document provides guidance on successfully obtaining grant funding. It outlines several key steps: [1] determining if you are qualified for the funding by meeting the grantor's eligibility criteria; [2] understanding what programs and issues the grantor wants to support to ensure your proposal aligns with their goals; [3] assessing your agency's capacity and resources needed to implement the proposed program. It emphasizes the importance of thorough planning, having clear and measurable goals, demonstrating need through data, following all application instructions, and understanding the grantor's perspective and priorities.
The document discusses strategic alignment of projects with business strategy. It emphasizes understanding the company's vision, mission, and strategic objectives to ensure projects deliver business value. Projects must identify their strategic elements and align their strategy with overarching business goals. Regular communication is needed to demonstrate a project's strategic alignment to stakeholders using tools like roadmaps, dashboards, and balanced scorecards.
As per PTU B.Com Entrepreneurship Development Syllabus , Unit No. 2: Identification of Business Opportunities and tests of feasibility Project Management Feasibility and Viability analysis – Technical -Financial – Network – Appraisal and Evaluation – Project Report Preparation, Mobilizing resources for start-up. Basic start-up problems.
Proposal Workshop - the us embassy in jordanssuser27c555
This presentation reviews how to prepare a successful proposal for a U.S. Embassy funding opportunity. It discusses reviewing the Notice of Funding Opportunity to ensure compliance, examining the fund's priority areas, and identifying potential project ideas. The key sections of a proposal are outlined, including the project summary, goals, objectives, methods, timeline, beneficiaries, and monitoring & evaluation plan. Tips are provided on writing each section and dos and don'ts of the submission process. Additional professional development resources are recommended for strengthening proposal writing skills.
The document discusses various aspects of identifying business opportunities and conducting feasibility analysis for a potential project. It covers technical, financial, network feasibility analysis as well as project appraisal and evaluation. The last section discusses preparing a project report which would include an executive summary, business details, funding requirements, marketing, operational and financial plans, risks, exit strategy, and appendix.
The document outlines the steps to writing an effective project proposal, including defining the problem, presenting the solution, defining deliverables and success criteria, stating the project plan and approach, outlining the schedule and budget, and editing the proposal. It discusses determining the project concept, assessing the project, developing a strategy, identifying milestones and establishing a project team. The overall goal is to get approval for the project and keep it on track from initiation through completion.
This document introduces a program planning strategy template to help programming bodies effectively plan programs. The template provides a framework to discuss ideas, goals, values and outcomes. It includes sections to outline the program's value statement, core funding sources, resources, activities, participants, relationships, costs, limitations and benefits. Using this template allows creative thinking beyond surface level planning and provides a platform to align staff goals and perceptions. It is presented as a tool to evaluate programming in an in-depth, dynamic manner and create an effective base for planning with extensive resources and identifying necessary funding and activities for success.
This document provides an overview of key components to include in a business plan for a social enterprise. It discusses why having a business plan is valuable, as the process of researching and planning can help entrepreneurs avoid mistakes and improve their chances of obtaining capital. The document then outlines various sections to cover in a business plan, including general company description, products/services, marketing plan, operations plan, management/organization, financial projections, and appendices. It emphasizes tailoring the business plan to the intended audience, whether seeking bank loans, investor funds, or describing different business types.
The document provides guidance on proposal writing for obtaining funding. It outlines that a proposal requests financial assistance for a project and requires skills in many disciplines. It identifies key elements of effective proposals such as proper formatting, satisfying funding criteria, and demonstrating benefits. It emphasizes the importance of research, strategic planning, addressing funding program requirements, and describing monitoring and evaluation. The document also notes special challenges like applying to multiple programs and issues around land acquisition.
Competitive Grant Seeking for For-Profit Businesses will provide you with a better understanding of:
• The type of grant funding for-profit businesses are eligible for;
• What types of activities and outcomes within a business are appropriate for grant funding; and
• How to apply for grant funds as an individual business or through partnerships.
The document discusses various microbiology techniques for culturing microbes including inoculation, isolation, incubation, inspection, and identification. It describes how to produce pure cultures through methods like streak plating and describes different types of culture media including solid, liquid, enriched, selective, and differential media. The goals are to transfer microbes to produce isolated colonies, grow them under proper conditions, observe characteristics, and identify organisms through comparing data.
The document provides instructions for creating a research poster, including reviewing sample posters and an article on best practices. It discusses font size, logo placement, poster size, image and graphic quality, and elements that make a poster engaging. A sample student research poster is also included, with sections on the problem, methodology, results, conclusions, and references. The poster summarizes a study on the occupations of school-aged children who have siblings with cognitive or behavioral disabilities.
The document discusses the components of business plans and grant proposals, including describing the problem or need, outlining the proposed intervention, presenting a budget and financial analysis, and making the case for obtaining funding. It notes that while business plans focus on convincing internal decision-makers to increase profitability and are proprietary, grant proposals aim to convince external funders of the need and design of community-based programs. The document also outlines specific sections that should be included in a business plan, such as defining the product or service, analyzing the market, and developing budgets, timelines, and a feasibility analysis.
The document discusses the components and purpose of business plans and grant proposals. It notes that both require outlining an intervention to address an identified need or problem, presenting a budget and resources, and providing financial analysis to demonstrate feasibility. However, business plans have an internal focus to convince an organization's decision-makers and typically seek funding from the organization or banks, while grant proposals have an external focus on outside funders like foundations or government agencies. Key components of business plans include identifying the problem, defining the product or service, analyzing the market, developing budgets, conducting additional financial analysis, creating a timeline, and stating feasibility and conclusions.
The document outlines elements that should be included in full corporate and foundation grant proposals, such as describing the organizational background, proposed activities and outcomes, evaluation plans, and sustainability strategies. It also discusses types of grant support available from different sources and concepts like developing a clear value proposition and logic model to demonstrate how the proposed work will achieve important outcomes. The presentation provides guidance on writing effective proposals that will appeal to potential funders.
The document provides an overview of preparing effective funding proposals, including the proposal writing process, components of strong proposals, and tips for project administration. It discusses articulating the need, identifying funding sources, refining the project concept, writing the proposal, proposal evaluation, and managing the project if funded. Specific programs discussed include the Rural Economic Development Program from the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs.
The document discusses several topics related to developing a high-level program business case. It provides definitions of a program and the purpose of a business case. The business case components are listed. It also discusses the differences between programs and projects, the interaction between program and project managers, identifying and analyzing stakeholders, and critical success factors.
Organizational Capacity-Building Series - Session 12: Grant-WritingINGENAES
This session describes different sources of funding for organizations and how to effectively write proposals for grants. These presentations are are part of a workshop series that was implemented in Nepal and 2016 as part of the INGENAES initiative.
Creating a Strategic Plan is an excellent presentation for individuals who would like to understand the steps involved in creating a strategic plan. This presentation is very helpful for start-ups, entrepreneurs, and business owners who would like to create a strategic plan. This presentation was delivered at the University of Budapest in May of 2015.
If you would like help in creating a strategic plan, Gary Wheeler at The Virtual HR Director is available to help.
This document provides an overview of planning best practices for parks and recreation agencies. It discusses the benefits of planning, different types of planning tools (such as master plans, needs assessments, and strategic plans), and highlights key aspects of conducting a comprehensive master planning process. This includes gathering community input, conducting an inventory and needs assessment, analyzing funding, developing recommendations and an implementation plan, and identifying who will be responsible for carrying out the plan. The overall purpose is to help agencies better serve their communities and justify funding requests through strategic long-term planning.
Developing Your Case for Support: The Foundation For Your Fundraising SuccessBloomerang
https://bloomerang.co/resources/webinars/
How can you make your Case for Support powerful, provocative and successful? Robin L. Cabral, MA, CFRE, will highlight best practices in preparing and using your case for support.
How to write successful grant applications 04 17 12ICJIA
This document provides guidance on successfully obtaining grant funding. It outlines several key steps: [1] determining if you are qualified for the funding by meeting the grantor's eligibility criteria; [2] understanding what programs and issues the grantor wants to support to ensure your proposal aligns with their goals; [3] assessing your agency's capacity and resources needed to implement the proposed program. It emphasizes the importance of thorough planning, having clear and measurable goals, demonstrating need through data, following all application instructions, and understanding the grantor's perspective and priorities.
The document discusses strategic alignment of projects with business strategy. It emphasizes understanding the company's vision, mission, and strategic objectives to ensure projects deliver business value. Projects must identify their strategic elements and align their strategy with overarching business goals. Regular communication is needed to demonstrate a project's strategic alignment to stakeholders using tools like roadmaps, dashboards, and balanced scorecards.
As per PTU B.Com Entrepreneurship Development Syllabus , Unit No. 2: Identification of Business Opportunities and tests of feasibility Project Management Feasibility and Viability analysis – Technical -Financial – Network – Appraisal and Evaluation – Project Report Preparation, Mobilizing resources for start-up. Basic start-up problems.
Proposal Workshop - the us embassy in jordanssuser27c555
This presentation reviews how to prepare a successful proposal for a U.S. Embassy funding opportunity. It discusses reviewing the Notice of Funding Opportunity to ensure compliance, examining the fund's priority areas, and identifying potential project ideas. The key sections of a proposal are outlined, including the project summary, goals, objectives, methods, timeline, beneficiaries, and monitoring & evaluation plan. Tips are provided on writing each section and dos and don'ts of the submission process. Additional professional development resources are recommended for strengthening proposal writing skills.
The document discusses various aspects of identifying business opportunities and conducting feasibility analysis for a potential project. It covers technical, financial, network feasibility analysis as well as project appraisal and evaluation. The last section discusses preparing a project report which would include an executive summary, business details, funding requirements, marketing, operational and financial plans, risks, exit strategy, and appendix.
The document outlines the steps to writing an effective project proposal, including defining the problem, presenting the solution, defining deliverables and success criteria, stating the project plan and approach, outlining the schedule and budget, and editing the proposal. It discusses determining the project concept, assessing the project, developing a strategy, identifying milestones and establishing a project team. The overall goal is to get approval for the project and keep it on track from initiation through completion.
This document introduces a program planning strategy template to help programming bodies effectively plan programs. The template provides a framework to discuss ideas, goals, values and outcomes. It includes sections to outline the program's value statement, core funding sources, resources, activities, participants, relationships, costs, limitations and benefits. Using this template allows creative thinking beyond surface level planning and provides a platform to align staff goals and perceptions. It is presented as a tool to evaluate programming in an in-depth, dynamic manner and create an effective base for planning with extensive resources and identifying necessary funding and activities for success.
This document provides an overview of key components to include in a business plan for a social enterprise. It discusses why having a business plan is valuable, as the process of researching and planning can help entrepreneurs avoid mistakes and improve their chances of obtaining capital. The document then outlines various sections to cover in a business plan, including general company description, products/services, marketing plan, operations plan, management/organization, financial projections, and appendices. It emphasizes tailoring the business plan to the intended audience, whether seeking bank loans, investor funds, or describing different business types.
The document provides guidance on proposal writing for obtaining funding. It outlines that a proposal requests financial assistance for a project and requires skills in many disciplines. It identifies key elements of effective proposals such as proper formatting, satisfying funding criteria, and demonstrating benefits. It emphasizes the importance of research, strategic planning, addressing funding program requirements, and describing monitoring and evaluation. The document also notes special challenges like applying to multiple programs and issues around land acquisition.
Competitive Grant Seeking for For-Profit Businesses will provide you with a better understanding of:
• The type of grant funding for-profit businesses are eligible for;
• What types of activities and outcomes within a business are appropriate for grant funding; and
• How to apply for grant funds as an individual business or through partnerships.
The document discusses various microbiology techniques for culturing microbes including inoculation, isolation, incubation, inspection, and identification. It describes how to produce pure cultures through methods like streak plating and describes different types of culture media including solid, liquid, enriched, selective, and differential media. The goals are to transfer microbes to produce isolated colonies, grow them under proper conditions, observe characteristics, and identify organisms through comparing data.
The document provides instructions for creating a research poster, including reviewing sample posters and an article on best practices. It discusses font size, logo placement, poster size, image and graphic quality, and elements that make a poster engaging. A sample student research poster is also included, with sections on the problem, methodology, results, conclusions, and references. The poster summarizes a study on the occupations of school-aged children who have siblings with cognitive or behavioral disabilities.
The document provides instructions for creating an effective research poster. It discusses reviewing sample posters to understand best practices like font size, logo placement, size of the poster, and quality of images. It also recommends considering what makes sample posters visually engaging and how one's own poster could be improved.
Position Your Body for Learning implements evidence-based measurements to assess optimal positioning for learning. The document describes three simple assessments - "roll", "rattle", and "rumble" - to determine if desk height matches elbow rest height and chair height matches popliteal height. It explains that proper ergonomic positioning through adjustments can improve students' attention, fine motor skills, and performance on standardized tests. The document provides a form called "Measuring for Optimal Positioning" to document student measurements and identify furniture adjustments needed.
The agenda outlines a thesis dissemination meeting that will include welcome and introductions, a syllabus review, project summaries from students, breaks, a presentation on APA style and thesis document preparation from the writing center, library resources overview, and discussion of thesis resources and dismissal. The document also lists various thesis course, poster, article, and conference resources that will be made available to students.
This document discusses program evaluation, outlining key concepts and approaches. It describes the purposes of program evaluation as determining if objectives are met and improving decision making. Formative and summative evaluations are explained, with formative used for ongoing improvement and summative to determine effects. Both quantitative and qualitative methods are appropriate, including experimental, quasi-experimental and non-experimental designs. Stakeholder involvement, utilization of results, and addressing ethical considerations are important aspects of program evaluation.
The document outlines topics from Chapter 6 of a course, including similarities and differences between intervention planning for individuals and community programs, best practices for developing mission statements and effective teams, and issues related to program sustainability. It also provides examples and activities for developing SMART goals, vision and mission statements, and sustainability plans for a fall prevention program. Resources and considerations are presented for each step of the program development process.
Compliance, motivation, and health behaviors stanbridge
This document provides information about compliance, motivation, and health behaviors as they relate to learners. It introduces several occupational therapy students and their backgrounds. The objectives cover defining key terms and discussing theories of compliance, motivation concepts, and strategies to facilitate motivation. The document then matches vocabulary terms to their definitions and discusses several theories of behavior change, including the health belief model, self-efficacy theory, protection motivation theory, stages of change model, and theory of reasoned action. Motivational strategies and the educator's role in health promotion are also outlined.
Ch 5 developmental stages of the learnerstanbridge
This document provides an overview of developmental stages of the learner from infancy through older adulthood. It begins with introductions of the presenters and learning objectives. Key terms are defined. Development is discussed in terms of physical, cognitive, and psychosocial characteristics at each stage: infancy/toddlerhood, early childhood, middle/late childhood, adolescence, young adulthood, middle-aged adulthood, and older adulthood. Teaching strategies are outlined for each developmental stage. The role of family in patient education is also addressed.
This document summarizes the content covered in Week 2 of a course on community-based occupational therapy practice. Chapter 3 discusses using theories from related disciplines in community practice and identifying strategies for organizing communities to meet health needs. Chapter 4 covers understanding relevant federal legislation, including laws supporting reimbursement and those focused on education, medical rehabilitation, consumer rights, and environmental issues. The document also lists vocabulary terms and guest speakers for the week.
This document outlines the topics and activities to be covered in Week 3 of a course on community health and health promotion program development. It will describe processes of environmental scanning, trend analysis, and the key steps of community health program development. Students will learn about needs assessments, theories in health promotion planning, goals and objectives, and the ecological approach. They will develop implementation strategies at different levels of intervention and learn the purposes of program evaluation. Readings, discussions, and activities are planned, including a scenario analyzing a sheltered workshop using SWOT analysis. Key terms and concepts are defined.
This document outlines the topics that will be covered in the first two chapters of a course on community-based occupational therapy practice. Chapter 1 will discuss the history and roles of OT in community-based practice as well as characteristics of effective community-based OTs. It will also cover paradigm shifts in OT. Chapter 2 will address concepts in community and public health, determinants of health, and strategies for prevention. It will discuss OT's contributions to Healthy People 2020 and its role in health promotion. The schedule includes lectures, small group work, and a guest speaker.
This document discusses how to critically appraise quantitative studies for clinical decision making. It covers evaluating the validity, reliability, and applicability of studies. Key points include assessing for bias, determining if results are statistically and clinically significant, and considering how well study findings can be applied to patients. Study designs like randomized controlled trials, case-control studies, and cohort studies are examined. The importance of systematic reviews and meta-analyses in evidence-based practice is also covered.
This document discusses the importance of clinical judgment in evidence-based nursing practice. It states that research evidence must be considered alongside patient concerns and preferences. Good clinical judgment requires carefully examining the validity of evidence and how it is applied to specific patients. The fit between evidence and each patient's unique situation is rarely perfect. Nurses must understand patients narratively and use judgment over time to determine the most appropriate care based on evidence and the patient's needs. Experiential learning and developing expertise in caring for particular patient populations enhances a nurse's clinical grasp and judgment.
This document discusses qualitative research and its application to clinical decision making. It describes how qualitative evidence can inform understanding of patient experiences and perspectives, which are important components of evidence-based practice. The document outlines different qualitative research traditions like ethnography, grounded theory, and phenomenology. It also discusses techniques for appraising qualitative studies based on their credibility, transferability, dependability, and confirmability. The key point is that qualitative evidence provides insights into human experiences, values, and meanings that can help inform clinical decisions.
This document discusses critically appraising knowledge for clinical decision making. It explains that practice should be based on unbiased, reliable evidence rather than tradition. The three main sources of knowledge for evidence-based practice are valid research evidence, clinical expertise, and patient choices. Clinical practice guidelines are the primary source to guide decisions as they synthesize research evidence. Internal evidence from quality improvement projects applies specifically to the setting where it was collected, unlike external evidence which is more generalizable. Both internal and external evidence should be combined using the PDSA (Plan-Do-Study-Act) cycle for continuous improvement.
This document discusses implementing evidence-based practice (EBP) in clinical settings. It emphasizes that engaging all stakeholders, including clinical staff, administrators, and other disciplines, is key. It also stresses that assessing and addressing barriers like knowledge, attitudes, and resources is important. Finally, it highlights that evaluating outcomes through quantifiable measures can help determine the impact of EBP changes on patient care.
This document discusses clinical practice guidelines (CPGs), including how they are developed based on evidence, how they can standardize care while allowing flexibility, and how to evaluate and implement them. It notes that CPGs systematically develop statements to guide regional diagnosis and treatment based on the best available evidence. While CPGs provide time-effective guidance, the commitment of caregivers is most important for successful implementation.
This document discusses key aspects of writing a successful grant proposal. It explains that grant proposals request funding for research or evidence-based projects by outlining specific aims, background, significance, methodology, budget, and personnel. Successful grant writers are passionate, meticulous planners who can persuade reviewers of a project's importance and address potential barriers. The most important initial question is whether a project meets the funding organization's application criteria. Proposals need compelling abstracts that explain why a project deserves funding and clearly written background and methodology sections. Common weaknesses that can lead to rejection are a lack of significance or novel ideas and inadequate description of study design.
The document discusses ethical considerations for evidence implementation and generation in healthcare. It outlines key ethical principles like beneficence, nonmaleficence, autonomy and justice. These principles form the foundation for core dimensions of healthcare quality according to the Institute of Medicine. The document also differentiates between clinical research, quality improvement initiatives, and evidence-based practice. It notes some controversies around applying different ethical standards to research versus quality improvement. Overall, the document provides an overview of how ethical principles guide evidence-based healthcare practices and quality improvement efforts.