DNP Project Summary
The title for the planned DNP project is ‘Tangible Virtual Treatment’ and the setting will be at the private practice Virtual Consult MD in Norcross, Georgia, USA. The private practice offers telepsychiatry to individuals across the lifespan. Physical monitoring before recommending and prescribing medication for various mental health conditions is not required. This quality improvement practice gap is an issue in my organization. For instance, research indicates that less than 50% of patients on prescription drugs in mental care settings undergo critical monitoring when they seek care in England (Ayre, Lewis, and Keers, 2023). Physical monitoring of vital signs and other areas such as weight and blood level for illicit drugs is critical for mental health patients. Furthermore, it guides the characteristics of the health condition and the patient’s body’s ability to acclimate to the resulting stress on the well-being of their various physiological components (Sapra, Malik, and Bhandari, 2020).
The proposed type of project is a quality improvement initiative. This initiative is in line with the practice gap in my healthcare organization. A quality improvement initiative seeks to improve the identified practice gaps in an organization by implementing the related interventions. For instance, a quality improvement initiative for medication administration without consideration for patient monitoring will also educate staff within the organizational setting. Therefore, reiterating the basics tenants of patient care promotes -evidence-based practice in healthcare organizations while closing practice gaps.
References
Ayre, M. J., Lewis, P. J., & Keers, R. N. (2023). Understanding the medication safety challenges for patients with mental illness in primary care: a scoping review. BMC Psychiatry, 23(1), 1-17. clinical services (No. WHO/CDS/HIV/19.17). World Health Organization.
Sapra, A., Malik, A., & Bhandari, P. (2020). Vital sign assessment.
**DNP Project Summary: Tangible Virtual Treatment**
**Title:** Tangible Virtual Treatment
**Setting:** Virtual Consult MD, Norcross, Georgia, USA
**Background:**
– Virtual Consult MD offers telepsychiatry services to individuals across the lifespan.
– Physical monitoring before prescribing medication for mental health conditions is not routinely conducted.
– Research indicates a significant gap in physical monitoring for mental health patients, with less than 50% undergoing critical monitoring in some settings (Ayre et al., 2023).
– Physical monitoring is crucial for understanding the patient’s health condition and their body’s response to stressors, guiding treatment decisions (Sapra et al., 2020).
**Type of Project:** Quality Improvement Initiative
**Objective:**
– To address the practice gap of inadequate physical monitoring before prescribing medication for mental health conditions at Virtual Consult MD.
– To implement interventions aimed at improving physical monitoring practices and promoting evidence-based care.
**Interventions:**
Education and Training: Provide staff with education on the importance of physical monitoring in mental health care and train them on how to conduct comprehensive physical assessments.
Implementation of Protocols: Develop and implement protocols for physical monitoring, including guidelines for vital sign assessment, weight monitoring, and screening for illicit drug use.
Utilization of Technology: Incorporate telehealth technologies for remote physical monitoring, allowing patients to self-report vital signs and other relevant data.
**Expected Outcomes:**
– Improved patient safety and quality of care through enhanced physical monitoring practices.
– Increased adherence to evidence-based guidelines for prescribing medication in mental health care.
– Enhanced patient satisfaction and engagement in their own care through remote monitoring options.
**References:**
– Ayre, M. J., Lewis, P. J., & Keers, R. N. (2023). Understanding the medication safety challenges for patients with mental illness in primary care: a scoping review. BMC Psychiatry, 23(1), 1-17.
– Sapra, A., Malik, A., & Bhandari, P. (2020). Vital sign assessment.
**Conclusion:**
The Tangible Virtual Treatment project aims to bridge the gap in physical monitoring practices in mental health care at Virtual Consult MD. By implementing targeted interventions, this quality improvement initiative seeks to enhance patient safety and promote evidence-based care delivery.
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