Kurt Lewin’s change model is one of the popular frameworks utilized in administering change in a medical setting. It involves three distinct steps, labeled unfreezing, changing, and freezing. The unfreezing step involves dismantling old policies and practices while remaining transparent with individuals about why they are being removed from practice (Hussain et al., 2018). Feedback from individuals affected by this change is valuable in planning and implementation. The change step involves implementing and testing changes while providing necessary alterations (Hussain et al., 2018). Finally, freezing involves establishing modifications as a new status quo (Hussain et al., 2018). It will promote healthcare transparency and increase uniformity and quality of data.
I think Kurt Lewin’s model applies to the proposed policy change because of its ubiquitousness. While other models are more specialized to specific tasks, few well-established paradigms fit nurse informatics and data-specific issues (Ratwani et al., 2018). Lewin’s model makes sure the three major steps in any policy change are made (Grossmeier, 2020). Old policies are to be removed; new ones must be tested and adjusted to address noncompliance, lack of uniformity, and lack of quality data, generating a new standard of care.
Implementing Kurt Lewin’s model to the policy change I proposed in the previous assignment would first involve removing the fragmentary standards for data quality and uniformity each facility has and revoking old punishments for noncompliance. Once that is done, I propose providing higher penalties for noncompliance and offering new guidelines for healthcare providers in Illinois to follow. Gathering feedback along the way would ensure that the provided instructions are not detached from reality. Finally, the guidelines will become rules to follow after adjusting practices. The proposed plan of action would ensure the enduring success of changes made.
References
Grossmeier, J. (2020). Updated employer tools identify practices associated with population health outcomes. American Journal of Health Promotion, 34(3), 316-317.
Hussain, S. T., Lei, S., Akram, T., Haider, M. J., Hussain, S. H., & Ali, M. (2018). Kurt Lewin’s change model: A critical review of the role of leadership and employee involvement in organizational change. Journal of Innovation & Knowledge, 3(3), 123-127.
Ratwani, R. M., Hodgkins, M., & Bates, D. W. (2018). Improving electronic health record usability and safety requires transparency. JAMA, 320(24), 2533-2534.