Adoption
The adoption stage begins with a signal from your institutional leadership that planning for the
program can begin.
It is important to clarify the resources you will need for the planning
period including: staff time, office supplies, consultant fees, etc.
First, finalize the program details. Conceptualize the populations you want to serve.
Examples of questions to ask are:
- What populations will benefit most from the proposed
services?
Are the patients
critically ill and technology-dependent or mostly elderly and chronically ill patients?
- What are the leading causes of death at the institution?
- Where do patients die in the institution? Do most patients die in ICUs
or are they scattered throughout the hospital?
- Is space available to establish a dedicated inpatient unit or would it be
better to start with a consultation service?
A proposal usually needs to be written. The entire proposal may be written as a strategic
plan. A proposal generally includes:
Leaders and stakeholders should be consulted during the planning process to pave the way for a positive decision
to implement the recommended course of action. Involve institutional planners early in the process.
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CAPCManual Attribution:
von Gunten CF,
Ferris FD,
Portenoy RK,
Glajchen M, eds.
CAPCManual: How to Establish A Palliative Care Program.
New York, NY: Center to Advance Palliative Care, 2001.
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Center for Palliative Studies, San Diego Hospice & Palliative Care, San Diego, CA
and
The Department of Pain Medicine and Palliative Care, Beth Israel Medical Center, New York, NY, 2001
Permission to reproduce for non-commercial educational purposes with display of
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Last updated: February 20, 2002
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Development
Select section:
Change, Groups, Phase 1,
2, 3, 4
Change
In Individuals
In Organizations
Stages of Change
Awareness
Adoption
Implementation
Institutionalization

Small Group Structure / Function
Leadership
Group Formation
Group Function

Phase 1: Prepare to Plan
Potential of Planning Process
How Much is Enough?
Ensuring Impact
Form Initial Workgroup
Elaborate Initial Idea
Stakeholders, Customers
Need, Purpose of Program
Planning Questions
Planning Steps, Timeline
Resources Needed to Plan
Use of Consultants
Use of Retreats
Write Planning Proposal
Selling, Getting Approval

Phase 2: Plan the Program
Form Planning Workgroup
Review, Revise Process
Strategic Planning
What is Strategic Planning?
Models
Steps
How Much is Enough?
Resources
Review Stakeholders, Customers
Conduct Needs Assessment
Company
Competition
Customers
Conduct SWOT Analysis
Case Study - United Hospital Fund
Define the Program
Purpose, Values
Mission, Vision
Mission
Vision
Service Delivery Model
Goals, Objectives
Strategies, Tactics
Strategic Decision Points
Business Planning
Case Examples:
Cleveland Clinic
University of Virginia
Organizational Structure, Leadership
Financial Plan
Implementation Plan
Human Resources
Physical Resources
Informational Resources
Community Resources
Operations
Evaluation
Marketing Plan
Targets, Timing
Write Proposal
Suggested Proposal Outline
Sell Plan

Phase 3: Implement the Program
Staff Recruitment
Staff Training
High Functioning Team
Standards of Practice, Policies, Procedures
Clinical Evaluation

Phase 4: Review Program, Revise Plan
Form Review Workgroup
Program Evaluation
Plan Evaluation
Continuous Quality Improvement
Utilization Review
Appropriateness of Hospitalization
Documentation
Pearls
Respond to Denials
Revise Plan, Further Development
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