For this Identification of Healthcare Policy Concern assignment, the student must first select a healthcare policy concern. The concern must be a community-based, public health policy concern. Student may not use healthcare entities or organizational concerns occurring within a private or public healthcare facility. Scholarly evidence supporting the concern must be presented that provides a comprehensive picture of the selected healthcare concern as well as the student-identified solution. The elected official whom the student will interview is also identified in this paper.
Criteria for Content
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
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:
How frequently does it occur? Identification of Healthcare Policy Concern
What impact does the selected healthcare concern have upon the community and population group?
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:
What would be the positive outcome if the solution was implemented?
What changes would need to occur in the community to foster implementation?
What changes would need to occur in the population group to foster implementation?
What measureable actions will demonstrate a positive outcome if the solution was implemented?
What might be 2 (two) challenges to implementing the proposed solution and how can each of these challenges be avoided or resolved?
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 Identification of Healthcare Policy Concern
The position of the elected official
Explanation of why this individual was selected
Conclusion: This section provides a comprehensive and concise review of the key elements of the assignment.
Preparing the Assignment
Criteria for Format and Special Instructions
The paper (excluding the title page and reference page) should be at least 6, but no more than 10 pages. Points will be lost for not meeting these length requirements.
Title page, body of paper, and reference page must follow APA guidelines as found in the current edition of the manual. This includes the use of headings for each section of the paper except for the introduction where no heading is used.
A minimum of 6 (six) appropriate research-based scholarly references must be used of which 2 may be empirical evidence from state and county website data… (Check with your instructor regarding .org or .gov sites). Required textbook for this course, dictionary and Chamberlain College of Nursing lesson information may NOT be used as scholarly references for this assignment. For additional assistance regarding scholarly nursing references, please see the course Library Guide. Be aware that information from .com websites may be incorrect and should be avoided. References are current - within a 5-year time frame unless a valid rationale is provided and the instructor has approved them prior to submission of the assignment.
Ideas and information from scholarly, peer reviewed, nursing sources must be cited must be cited within the text of the paper as well as appearing in the reference list with correct APA format.
Rules of grammar, spelling, word usage, and punctuation are followed and consistent with formal, scientific writing.
This assignment must be submitted to TurnItInâ„¢ (TII) as required by the TurnItInâ„¢ policy. To allow sufficient time for revision, early submission of the assignment to TurnItInâ„¢ is highly encouraged. The final submission will be graded by faculty. If a TurnItinâ„¢ report indicates that plagiarism has occurred, the Academic Integrity policy will be followed.
Rubric
W2 HealthCare Policy Concern (NOV18)
W2 HealthCare Policy Concern (NOV18)
Criteria Ratings Pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeOverview of Healthcare Policy
20 pts
Presentation of information was exceptional and included all 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
18 pts
Presentation of information was good, but was superficial in places and included all 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
16 pts
Presentation of information was minimally demonstrated in the all 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
8 pts
Presentation of information in one of the following elements fails to meet expectations: • 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
0 pts
Presentation of information is unsatisfactory in two or more of 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
20 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeIdentification of Selected Healthcare Policy Concern
60 pts
Presentation of information was exceptional and included all the following elements: • Specifically identify the selected healthcare 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?
53 pts
Presentation of information was good, but was superficial in places and included all the following elements: • Specifically identify the selected healthcare 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?
48 pts
Presentation of information was minimally demonstrated in the all of the following elements: • Specifically identify the selected healthcare 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?
23 pts
Presentation of information in one of the following elements fails to meet expectations: • Specifically identify the selected healthcare 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?
0 pts
Presentation of information is unsatisfactory in two or more of the following elements: • Specifically identify the selected healthcare 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?
60 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeDescription of Student-identified Solution to the Selected Healthcare Policy Concern
70 pts
Presentation of information was exceptional and included all 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?
62 pts
Presentation of information was good, but was superficial in places and included all 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?
56 pts
Presentation of information was minimally demonstrated in the all 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?
27 pts
Presentation of information in one of the following elements fails to meet expectations: • 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?
0 pts
Presentation of information is unsatisfactory in two or more of 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
70 pts Identification of Healthcare Policy Concern
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeIdentification of Elected Official
30 pts
Presentation of information was exceptional and included all the following elements: • The name of the elected official • The position of the elected official • Explanation of why this individual was selected
26 pts
Presentation of information was good, but was superficial in places and included all the following elements: • The name of the elected official • The position of the elected official • Explanation of why this individual was selected
24 pts
Presentation of information was minimally demonstrated in the all the following elements: • The name of the elected official • The position of the elected official • Explanation of why this individual was selected
11 pts
Presentation of information in one of the following elements fails to meet expectations: • The name of the elected official • The position of the elected official • Explanation of why this individual was selected
0 pts
Presentation of information is unsatisfactory in two or more of the following elements: • The name of the elected official • The position of the elected official • Explanation of why this individual was selected
30 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeConclusion
25 pts
Presentation of information was exceptional and included all the following element: Provides a summary of key elements from the assignment
22 pts
Presentation of information was good, but was superficial in places and included all the following element: Provides a summary of key elements from the assignment
20 pts
Presentation of information was minimally demonstrated in the all the following element: Provides a summary of key elements from the assignment
10 pts
Presentation of information in one of the following elements fails to meet expectations: Provides a summary of key elements from the assignment
0 pts
Presentation of information is unsatisfactory: Provides a summary of key elements from the assignment
25 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomePaper Specifications
15 pts
This section included all of the following: Paper meets length requirements of 6 to 10 pages. Minimum of 6 (six) appropriate research scholarly nursing references A dictionary, required textbook for this course and Chamberlain College of Nursing lesson information, may NOT be used as scholarly references for this assignment. References are current - within a 5-year time frame unless a valid rationale is provided and the instructor has approved them prior to assignment submission.
13 pts
This section included three of the following: Paper meets length requirements of 6 to 10 pages. Minimum of 6 (six) appropriate research scholarly nursing references A dictionary, required textbook for this course and Chamberlain College of Nursing lesson information, may NOT be used as scholarly references for this assignment. References are current - within a 5-year time frame unless a valid rationale is provided and the instructor has approved them prior to assignment submission.
12 pts
This section included only two of the following: Paper meets length requirements of 6 to 10 pages. Minimum of 6 (six) appropriate research scholarly nursing references A dictionary, required textbook for this course and Chamberlain College of Nursing lesson information, may NOT be used as scholarly references for this assignment. References are current - within a 5-year time frame unless a valid rationale is provided and the instructor has approved them prior to assignment submission.
6 pts
This section included only one of the following: Paper meets length requirements of 6 to 10 pages. Minimum of 6 (six) appropriate research scholarly nursing references A dictionary, required textbook for this course and Chamberlain College of Nursing lesson information, may NOT be used as scholarly references for this assignment. References are current - within a 5-year time frame unless a valid rationale is provided and the instructor has approved them prior to assignment submission.
0 pts
This section included none of the following: Paper meets length requirements of 6 to 10 pages. Minimum of 6 (six) appropriate research scholarly nursing references A dictionary, required textbook for this course and Chamberlain College of Nursing lesson information, may NOT be used as scholarly references for this assignment. References are current - within a 5-year time frame unless a valid rationale is provided and the instructor has approved them prior to assignment submission.
15 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeAPA Format
10 pts
APA guidelines, as per the 6th edition of the manual, are demonstrated for the • title page, • running head, • body of paper (including citations and headings), and reference page One deduction for each type of APA format error 0 to 1 APA error was present
9 pts
APA guidelines, as per the 6th edition of the manual, are demonstrated for the • title page, • running head, • body of paper (including citations and headings), and reference page One deduction for each type of APA format error 2 - 3 APA errors were present
8 pts
APA guidelines, as per the 6th edition of the manual, are demonstrated for the • title page, • running head, • body of paper (including citations and headings), and reference page One deduction for each type of APA format error 4 – 5 APA were are present
4 pts
APA guidelines, as per the 6th edition of the manual, are demonstrated for the • title page, • running head, • body of paper (including citations and headings), and reference page One deduction for each type of APA format error 6 – 7 APA were are present
0 pts
APA guidelines, as per the 6th edition of the manual, are demonstrated for the • title page, • running head, body of paper (including citations and headings), and reference page One deduction for each type of APA format error 8 or greater APA errors were present
10 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeCitations in Text
10 pts
There were 0-1 errors in the crediting of ideas, and information that contributed to knowledge
9 pts
There were 2-3 errors in the crediting of ideas, and information that contributed to knowledge
8 pts
There were 4-5 errors in the crediting of ideas, and information that contributed to knowledge
4 pts
There were 6-7 errors in the crediting of ideas, and information that contributed to knowledge
0 pts Identification of Healthcare Policy Concern
There were 8 or greater errors in the crediting of ideas, and information that contributed to knowledge
10 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeWriting Mechanics
10 pts
1–2 errors or exceptions to the rules of grammar, spelling, word usage, punctuation and other aspects of formal written work as found in the 6th edition of the APA manual
9 pts
3 – 4 errors or exceptions to the rules of grammar, spelling, word usage, punctuation and other aspects of formal written work as found in the 6th edition of the APA manual
8 pts
5 – 6 errors or exceptions to the rules of grammar, spelling, word usage, punctuation and other aspects of formal written work as found in the 6th edition of the APA manual
4 pts
7 – 8 errors or exceptions to the rules of grammar, spelling, word usage, punctuation and other aspects of formal written work as found in the 6th edition of the APA manual
0 pts
9 or greater errors or exceptions to the rules of grammar, spelling, word usage, punctuation and other aspects of formal written work as found in the 6th edition of the APA manual
10 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeLate Deductions
0 pts
0 pts lost - submission met deadline
0 pts
Student does not meet the deadline for submission 10% per day up to 30% total (3-days)
0 pts
Total Points: 250 Identification of Healthcare Policy Concern