The “refreeze” stage is the final phase in Lewin’s change management model, and it is crucial for stabilizing the changes that have been implemented in an organization.
In the “refreeze” stage, the focus is on solidifying the changes that have been made during the “change” stage as well as on evaluating those changes. The main goal is to ensure that the changes become a permanent part of the organizational culture and that they are sustained over time. This phase involves not only evaluating the changes, but also reinforcing the new behaviors, processes, and structures that were introduced during the change stage.
In this course, you are not expected to implement all components of the change plan, including the “refreeze” part; however, this week, you are asked to consider how this stage of the plan would look if you did have the time and opportunity to implement this last stage of the plan at your healthcare organization.
For this Assignment, you develop approaches to the evaluation of practice change related to quality and safety or population health in nursing practice. You also develop strategies to evaluate an improvement in practice related to quality and safety or population health in nursing practice.
To prepare:
Review the Learning Resources for this Module
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The Assignment: Part 1—“Refreeze” Template
Add a “refreeze” section to your change plan that includes the following information.
Even though you may not be able to implement the entire change plan, imagine if you had implemented it and were now in “refreeze” stage of the change plan. How would you reinforce the changes and ensure that they are embedded into the culture of the organization for long-term sustainability? (1 paragraph)
What stakeholders (including interdisciplinary) would you collaborate with to sustain the change? Why? (1 paragraph)
What strategies would you use to sustain the change within the organization? (1–2 paragraphs)
How would you evaluate the change? (1 paragraph)
Part 2: PowerPoint Presentation with Voiceover (5–6 min)
Create a PowerPoint presentation providing an overview of your practice problem and corresponding change plan.
Share all components of your change plan using your work from Weeks 1–6 of the course. Make sure you have incorporated all of the feedback you have received from faculty on previous drafts of the change plan that you have submitted.
Your presentation should include the following components:
Title
Explanation of the practice problem
Explanation of how you used Lewin’s change theory to propose and practice change and steps of implementing the change (including timeline)
Explanation of your use of leadership theories and your personal leadership skills to implement the change plan
Summary of your implementation of the educational component of your change plan
Self-evaluation of your delivery of the educational component of the change plan
Refreeze component of change plan: sustainability and evaluation
References
I am attaching the feedback the teacher gave please use her feedback
Week 4 Assignment Capstone Rubric Requirements Feedback
Assignment 1 -Training Agenda _ i like your objectives here- but reading them -I do not have an idea of your project-and I should** -Excellent resources -and TJC -you speak to med errors -so it took some time -but I have it connected now -look at where this information can be incorporated earlier -just future -FYI -You have four citations for your evidence- but only two references listed -make sure that if you use it as a citation -it is referenced -**
Assignment 2-Educational Materials -The ppt submitted is nicely done -and has nicely done notes section -again, it does not appear specific to a project -it appears less detailed-and a bit vague -please really explain -what is the project you have implemented?
Assignment 3- Video presentation -Nice presentation -I can see you pointing to your poster behind you -and going through your ppt –what I’m not sure here -this still appears that you do not have a specific project -more of a “quality and safety” -as a broad topic -are you speaking to med errors-communication issues -I’m not sure -please make this clear -as at this time it is not -exactly what your project is -or that you are implementing?
List 3-5 objectives of training
Explain EBP research to support the education
Describe target audiences V/A/B and how they will be addressed
Describe knowledge that the training will provide that supports health-promoting behaviors
Describe teaching medium
Educational materials are engaging and appropriate, evidence -based and the overall tone and style are appropriate for TA
Educational materials are cited and referenced
Summary of key components of presentation
Skills of presentation
Wk 3 Assignment Capstone Rubric Requirements Feedback
Summarize the practice problem and change plan in 2 paragraphs
Provide the top 3 leadership strengths based upon the leadership inventory scores
Impact of the MB Assessment and personality type and impact on leadership
Leadership style most aligned to personal strengths
Style that most appeals to you and how will you implement it into your change plan
Apply leadership skills to those you collaborate with and stakeholders

Struggling with where to start this assignment? Follow this guide to tackle your assignment easily!

Step-by-Step Guide to Completing Your Week 6 Assignment

Part 1: The “Refreeze” Stage of Your Change Plan

For this section, you will need to imagine that your change plan has been implemented and is now in the final phase—“Refreezing.” This stage ensures that the changes become a permanent part of the organization.

1. Reinforcing and Embedding the Change (1 paragraph)

Describe how you would solidify the changes into the culture of the organization.
Consider strategies like policy updates, continuous education, and reinforcement by leadership.
Mention how consistency, ongoing training, and monitoring will ensure the change is sustained.

2. Stakeholder Collaboration (1 paragraph)

Identify key stakeholders (interdisciplinary team members, leadership, frontline staff, IT, quality improvement teams).
Explain why their collaboration is essential for maintaining long-term change.

3. Strategies for Sustainability (1–2 paragraphs)

Outline specific strategies to sustain the change (e.g., mentorship programs, audits, incentives, feedback loops).
Mention potential barriers to sustaining the change and how they will be addressed.
Discuss how continuous education and leadership commitment will support sustainability.

4. Evaluation of the Change (1 paragraph)

Explain how you would measure the success of the change (e.g., key performance indicators, employee surveys, patient outcomes, reduction in medication errors).
Describe how ongoing assessments will inform necessary adjustments to ensure lasting impact.

Part 2: PowerPoint Presentation with Voiceover (5–6 minutes)

This presentation will summarize all components of your change plan from Weeks 1–6. Follow these steps to ensure clarity and alignment with your professor’s feedback:

Slide 1: Title Slide

Include your name, course, professor’s name, and date.

Slide 2: Explanation of the Practice Problem

Clearly define the specific issue your change plan addresses (e.g., medication errors, communication failures).
Use statistics or evidence to emphasize the importance of the issue.

Slide 3: Lewin’s Change Theory and Implementation Timeline

Explain how you used Lewin’s theory (Unfreeze, Change, Refreeze) to guide your plan.
Provide a brief timeline of your change implementation process.

Slide 4: Leadership Theories and Personal Leadership Skills

List the top 3 leadership strengths from your leadership inventory.
Explain how your leadership style supports the change plan.
Describe how you applied leadership theories (e.g., transformational, servant leadership) to your strategy.

Slide 5: Implementation of Educational Component

Provide details about your training program.
List training objectives and target audience.
Explain the evidence-based research that supports the educational content.

Slide 6: Self-Evaluation of Your Educational Delivery

Reflect on how effectively you presented your educational materials.
Mention any challenges faced and areas for improvement.

Slide 7: Refreeze Component and Evaluation Plan

Summarize strategies for sustaining change.
Describe how you will measure the long-term success of the implementation.

Slide 8: References

List all sources in APA format.

Additional Tips for Success

Ensure clarity—your professor mentioned that your project’s focus wasn’t clear in previous submissions. Be explicit about what your change plan is addressing.
Use professor feedback—Make sure citations match references and ensure that all referenced materials are listed.
Keep slides concise—Use bullet points with key ideas and expand in your voiceover.
Practice your presentation—Ensure your voiceover is clear and within the 5–6 minute range.

Following this guide will help you effectively complete your Week 6 assignment while addressing your professor’s concerns. Good luck!