Define the role of advocacy and how it can impact healthcare policy
Criteria for Content 1. Overview of healthcare policy: This section introduces healthcare policy. It should contain the following elements: • Define healthcare policy in general and its implications for the nursing profession • Define the role of advocacy and how it can impact healthcare policy • Explain how the role of advocacy is consistent with the responsibilities of an advance practice nurse 2. Identification of selected healthcare policy concern: This section provides foundational information regarding the student-selected healthcare policy concern. It should contain the following elements: • Specifically identify the selected healthcare policy concern • Description of the impacted population group • Provide a comprehensive description of the selected healthcare concern by including: o How frequently does it occur? o What impact does the selected healthcare concern have upon the community and population group? 3. Description of student-identified solution to the selected healthcare concern: This section presents a comprehensive picture of the student-selected solution to the selected healthcare concern. It should contain the following elements: • Identify, with specific detail, the solution to the student-selected healthcare concern • Identify the following areas: o What would be the positive outcome if the solution was implemented? o What changes would need to occur in the community to foster implementation? o What changes would need to occur in the population group to foster implementation? o What measureable actions will demonstrate a positive outcome if the solution was implemented? o What might be 2 (two) challenges to implementing the proposed solution and how can each of these challenges be avoided or resolved? 4. Identification of elected official: This section identifies the elected official that the student will present the selected healthcare concern and its solution to. It should contain the following elements: • The name of the elected official • The position of the elected official • Explanation of why this individual was selected 5. Conclusion: This section provides a comprehensive and concise review of the key elements of the assignment.