Health policy unfolds daily and drives clinical practice in the US. The student will investigate current policies or legislation underway for a specific health-related issue. The student will develop a scholarly APA formatted paper supported by evidence using the the topic and the introduction provided. The policy paper rubric:
• Introduction to population or problem (incidence, prevalence, epidemiology, cost burden etc)
• Description of how the policy is intended for a specific population, program or organization
• Specific legislators involved in the policy development and dissemination
• Identify the role of the APRN in assisting with the policy or refuting the policy – this requires the evidence to support opinion, ideas and/or concepts.
• Discuss how the policy influences clinical practice and is used to promote best outcomes
• Examine how the policy can be used by the inter-professional team to ensure coordinated and comprehensive care for the specific population
• Conclusion – summarize findings
• APA format – use of primary peer-reviewed references as much as possible