Table 2.
Barriers and proposed engagement methods for stakeholders in the discharge process.
Stakeholder | Knowledge of stakeholder regarding the initiative | Interest in the issue (willingness to initiate or lead) | Influence/power (low, medium, high) | Level of engagement | Impact of issue on actor (low, medium, high) | Proposed engagement method |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Physician | Medium | Low | High | Involve | High | Increase ownership/workshops/meetings |
Nurse | Low | Medium | Medium | Involve | Medium | Workshops/meetings |
Patient/patient's family | Medium | High | Low | Involve | High | One on one meetings |
Pharmacy | Low | Low | High | Involve | Medium | Electronic system |
Accounting department | Low | Low | Medium | Collaborate | Medium | Electronic system |
Medical records | Medium | Medium | Medium | Collaborate | Medium | Electronic system |