Interprofessional Informatics Initiative Proposal

Purpose:
This assignment challenges students to design a collaborative informatics initiative that engages multiple disciplines to improve healthcare outcomes, data management, or system integration. Students will apply leadership, communication, and informatics principles to propose a strategic plan that reflects interprofessional collaboration and regulatory awareness.

Your proposal should include:
1. Initiative Overview
• Define the informatics challenge or opportunity (e.g., improving care coordination, enhancing data sharing, reducing documentation burden).
• State the purpose and scope of the initiative.
2. Interprofessional Collaboration Strategy
• Identify key stakeholders (e.g., nurses, physicians, IT specialists, administrators).
• Describe roles, communication strategies, and team dynamics.
3. Informatics Framework and Tools
• Outline the informatics tools, platforms, or systems involved.
• Address interoperability, data governance, and usability.
4. Implementation Plan
• Provide a phased timeline, resource needs, and evaluation metrics.
• Include change management and training strategies.
5. Regulatory and Ethical Considerations
• Discuss HIPAA compliance, cybersecurity, and ethical data use.
• Reflect on professional accountability and patient-centered care.

Instructions

APA Formatting Requirements

Title page, page numbers, running head
Double-spaced, 1-inch margins, Times New Roman 12 pt font
In-text citations and reference list (minimum 5 scholarly sources)
Use of level headings for organization