Question Description
I'm working on a management question and need an explanation and answer to help me learn.
Instructions
- Research articles on Community Based Innovation in Healthcare using OCLS.
- After reviewing your research analyze one of the community-based healthcare initiatives for the following: Your analysis should include the following sub-headings:
- Forces affecting innovation.
- Barriers to innovation.
- Challenges: Summarize the challenges associated with the initiative you are reviewing.

Explanation & Answer

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Evaluating Community-Based Initiatives – Outline
I. Introduction
A. The health care industry plays a significant part in ensuring delivery of quality
health care
B. An example of community-based initiative is the CDC’s National Center for
Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion (NCCDPHP).
C. The health care sector is regularly changing and it is vital for health care
organizations to adapt to transform care delivery.
D. Therefore, innovation is key for these organizations to adapt to the new
environment and deliver optimal care.
II. Factors Affecting Innovation
A. Stakeholders
i.
Just like any other industry, the health care sector has various
stakeholders.
ii.
These stakeholders in one way or another influence the structure and
innovation strategies of the industry.
iii.
For community-based initiatives to have a positive impact on people they
serve, they need to recognize interests of their stakeholders.
B. Policy
i.
In the health care sector, governments implement most of the policies
followed by health care organizations.
ii.
Some of these policies may support or hinder innovation in health care
sector.
iii.
NCCDPHP ensures its policies align with those of its partners to enhance
efficiency in service delivery.
III. Barriers to Innovation
A. Industry Players
i.
Players in the health care sector can either promote or hinder innova...
