Final PPX
Implementation of MyChart Bedside: Enhancing Patient Engagement and Outcomes
NURS 8702 – Nursing Informatics Practicum
Walden University
[Your Name]
Date
Introduce yourself, your practicum course, and the purpose of this project.
Introduction
Briefly describe the rationale and hospital setting context.
Purpose: Implement MyChart Bedside on bedside TVs in a pilot medical-surgical unit at Houston Methodist West to improve patient engagement.
Pre-implementation feedback showed poor patient understanding of diagnoses and procedures.
Project Goal
To enhance patient engagement, communication, and understanding of their care plans using MyChart Bedside through bedside TVs.
State the overall aim and connection to organizational goals.
Project Objectives
1. Implement MyChart Bedside in one pilot unit.
2. Evaluate engagement levels post-implementation.
3. Assess communication improvement between patients and the care team.
Explain how each objective supports the overall goal.
Evidence-Based Rationale
Studies (Anderson et al., 2021; Kelly et al., 2020; Prey et al., 2019) show that patient-facing portals improve communication and satisfaction.
Supported by ANA Nursing Informatics Standards emphasizing patient-centered technology.
Summarize supporting research and its relevance to nursing informatics.
Methodology
Setting: Pilot medical-surgical unit.
Participants: Nurses, physicians, patients.
Data Sources: HCAHPS scores, MyChart analytics, patient feedback.
Design: Implementation followed Lewin’s Change Theory.
Describe who was involved and how implementation occurred.
Resources
Human: Nurse educators, IT support, super-users.
Technical: Bedside TVs with MyChart Bedside integration, stable Wi-Fi.
Physical: Training space, user manuals.
Support: Informatics team monitoring.
Clarify that bedside TVs replaced tablets and explain their function in patient access.
Formative Evaluation
Weekly evaluations via staff huddles, real-time feedback, and tracking MyChart usage. Adjustments included workflow refinements and additional patient orientation materials.
Explain how iterative assessments helped refine implementation.
Summative Evaluation
After 2 weeks, results showed increased patient confidence, better understanding of procedures, and higher engagement rates.
HCAHPS data reflected improved communication scores.
Summarize post-implementation improvements and their impact on care quality.
Findings and Benefits
• 20% improvement in patient satisfaction
• Increased communication clarity
• Enhanced confidence and treatment participation
• Improved interdisciplinary collaboration
Highlight measurable success indicators.
Recommendations
• Expand MyChart Bedside to other units.
• Continue training sessions for nurses.
• Regularly update patient education content.
• Maintain ongoing IT support and monitoring.
Provide actionable steps to sustain success and scale the project.
Conclusion
Implementing MyChart Bedside through bedside TVs on one pilot unit at Houston Methodist West significantly improved patient engagement and communication.
This project demonstrates how informatics-driven interventions align with patient-centered care and institutional quality goals.
Wrap up with overall lessons learned and the importance of continuing innovation in nursing informatics.
References
Anderson, M., O’Connor, S., & Devlin, A. M. (2021). Journal of Medical Internet Research.
Kelly, M. M., et al. (2020). Applied Clinical Informatics.
Prey, J. E., et al. (2019). JAMIA Open.
O’Leary, K. J., et al. (2019). Journal of Hospital Medicine.
American Nurses Association (2021). Nursing Informatics: Scope and Standards of Practice.
Cite all sources in APA 7th edition format.