The Role of the Clinical Nurse Leader in Reintroducing and Sustaining a Successful Cancer Risk Assessment Program in a Community Hospital Setting

<p>Abstract</p> <p>The goal of implementing a comprehensive cancer risk assessment (CRA) program prompted the evaluation of a community-based breast center microsystem and previous CRA program for feasibility and sustainability. The development of a value proposition by the Clinical Nurse Leader student highlights the role in the advancement of the nursing profession as an interdisciplinary leader. Review of current literature facilitated development of program structure and identification of downstream revenue sources. Data analysis includes historical patient volume, screening and procedural reimbursement rates, population statistics and organization market share, and program financial impacts. Data synthesis reveals a CRA program demonstrates potential revenue generation of $283,996.20 by the second year of implementation. The associated costs related to staffing and start up capital total $231,988.00, determining an estimated break-even point to be within the first 18 months of the program. With evidence demonstrating improvements in patient outcomes related to early disease detection, the recommendation to the institution is therefore to invest in implementing a comprehensive cancer risk assessment program.</p>

Name thesis:degree_name

Master of Science in Nursing (MSN)

Level thesis:degree_level

Project/Capstone - Global access

Year dc:date.available

2017

Author dc:creator

• Gishizky, Tiffany

Contributors dc:contributor

• Cathy Coleman

• cancer risk assessment
• early detection
• outcomes
• community hospital
• value
• downstream revenue
• Health and Medical Administration
• Nursing
• Oncology

Repository record dc:identifier

https://repository.usfca.edu/capstone/619

OAI identifier oai:identifier

oai:repository.usfca.edu:capstone-1642