Research project/research proposal
WHAT IS THE PROBLEM?
How big is the problem?
Define the clinical setting, the population and/or healthcare disparities.
Can the potential outcome be quantified?
• People affected
• Dollars saved
• Dollars created
• If so, what are the quantifications? EXISTING CARE MODELS IN THIS SPACE
What RN/NP/Medical models exist to address this problem?
What is the highest level of evidence to address this health or process issue?
Think existing national & international evidence VALUE PROPOSITION
What’s your why?!
Why do you want to create this service model?
What services will you be providing?
How can you best utilise the NP scope of practice in this role?
How will you uphold the NP standards of Practice? PATIENT OUTCOMES
Aim, objectives and scope
What are you out to achieve, by when and for whom? RISKS
What are the risks involved?
What is your plan to mitigate these risks?
SWOT analysis
KEY RESOURCES
What key resources does your value proposition require?
What key resources do you need for distribution?
What key resources do you need for patient management? IMPLEMENTATION PLAN
How will this NP service model be implemented?
What is the timeline?
COST STRUCTURE
What are the most important costs?
Which Key Resources are the most expensive?
What can be changed from a fixed cost to a variable cost? REVENUE STREAM(S)
For what do they currently pay?
How are they currently paying?
How much does each revenue stream contribute to the overall revenues? Consider Medicare, private billing and value-based funding.