Health Policy Brief Part I
Introduction
This assignment is one of three papers that will be developed throughout the Policy, Advocacy, and Healthcare Ethics course. The purpose of this assignment is to draft a health policy brief for stakeholders and community members. In other words, you will identify a relevant health-related issue impacting populations and/or communities in the United States that has legislative and policy implications at the state and/or national level. The assignment is not about identifying a policy or procedure at your place of employment, but rather identifying a systematic healthcare concern that has legislative and policy implications at least at the state level.
Resources
Sample issues may be identified in your state legislative website, board of nursing website, or national association website. Also, your textbook addresses systematic issues such as smoking during pregnancy, medical cannabis use, and patient safety outcomes, to name a few. Prior to beginning to work on this project, please view the 18:36 minute video developed by the Women’s and Children’s Health Policy Center titled, The Art and Craft of Policy Briefs: Translating Science and Engaging Stakeholders, which will provide you with an understanding on the development of a policy brief.
Other links you can view for examples of relevant health topics discussed at policy events and additional policy briefs can be viewed by accessing the following links:
- GW School of Nursing. (n.d.). Health policy events.
- American Association of Nurse Practitioners. (n.d.). Policy briefs.
Instructions
For the first part of this three-paper assignment, please use the following guidelines and criteria. Also, please refer to the rubric for point allocation and assignment expectations. The expected length of the paper is a minimum of 5 pages, which does not include the cover page and reference page(s).
I. Introduction (including purpose statement)
II. Identify and describe a specific and relevant healthcare issue
III. Identify potential stakeholders and/or constituents who may support your health policy brief. For example, you may address the individuals, communities, and/or populations who may be impacted by the issue.
IV. Identify at least one specific piece of legislation (bill) that is pending on your healthcare issue. Also, please identify if this piece of legislation is sponsored by the state or at the national level. Many times, bills are supported by national organizations such as the American Association of Nurse Practitioners. If your state legislature is not proposing a bill on your specific topic, you may identify a bill from another state for this paper. Make sure that you provide in-text citations and reference the document.
V. Draft a plan for your Health Policy Brief, which may capitalize from an existing health campaign and/or proposed bill. Include at least two objectives that you hope to achieve. The plan should seek to create a new policy or change an existing policy at the state and/or national level. The plan should be described in no more than 2 paragraphs.
VI. Conclusion
Additional Guidelines
In addition to following APA format, please use the following as a guide:
- Include a cover page (this is not part of the page limit)
- Include transitions in your paper (i.e. headings or subheadings)
- Use in-text references throughout the paper
- Use double space, 12 point Times New Roman font
- Apply appropriate spelling, grammar, and organization
- Include a reference list (this is not part of the page limit)
- Attempt to use primary sources only. That said, you may cite reliable electronic sources (i.e. NCSBN, AANP)
Criteria | 60 Points | 50 Points | 40 Points | 0 Points |
Content: Application & Analysis | Responds correctly and/or appropriately to all questions and criteria. Content is excellent.Demonstrates a high level of critical thinking, shows significant insight or creative thought about the topic, and does not merely recite the text/resources. Uses concepts and terminology correctly. Detail rich and specific. | Responds correctly and/or appropriately to all questions and criteria. Content is good.Demonstrates some critical thinking throughout the paper and may also show some insight or creative thinking about the topic. Mostly uses concepts and terminology correctly (1-2 issues). Minor detail inconsistencies (1-2). | Responds correctly and/or appropriately to at least one question OR if only one question, partially responds to question. Does not address all criteria. Content is minimal.Demonstrates at least one critical thinking skill in the paper. Attempts to use concepts and terminology correctly. Several detail inconsistencies (3-5). | Paper is unclear and does not address the questions and/or criteria. Content does not meet requirements. Many inconsistencies and conflicting information (6+). |
20 Points | 15 Points | 10 Points | 0 Points | |
Quality: Supporting Research & Sources | All work is accurately cited (where applicable) and appropriately supports content with research, text, multimedia, and/or other reliable resources. References are relevant and enhance the topic. | Most of the work is accurately cited (where applicable) and adequately supports content with research, text, and/or resources. One issue with reference or use of one inappropriate reference. References are relevant to the topic. | 2-3 issues with references, including the use of inappropriate references to support content. May fail to provide references to support content. 1-2 references are not relevant to the topic and/or distract from the topic at hand. | 4 or more issues with references, including the use of inappropriate references to support content OR failure to include references (where applicable). No supporting references are used OR they are used but 3+ references are not relevant to the topic. |
10 Points | 8 Points | 6 Points | 0 Points | |
Organization | Paper is well-organized. Ideas are clear and arranged logically. Transitions are smooth, no flaws in logic. | Paper is organized. Ideas are usually clear and arranged in an acceptable sequence (1-2 issues). Transitions are usually smooth (1-2 issues), good support. | Paper lacks organization. There are many problems with the approach (3-5 issues with organization). Some difficulty understanding ideas. Issues with support and transitions (3-5). | Paper is poorly organized and difficult to understand. Many issues with support and transitions (6+). Ideas are arranged illogically and do not make sense. |
Accuracy & Basic Writing Mechanics | Error-free, including APA formatting, reflecting clear understanding of various forms of expression and careful editing. | Very few (less than 3) errors in spelling, grammar, syntax, and/or punctuation. Very few (less than 3) issues with APA formatting. Occasional poor choice of word. | 4-5 errors in spelling, grammar, syntax, and/or punctuation. 4-5 issues with APA Formatting. Writing may be difficult to understand at times. | More than 5 errors in spelling, grammar, syntax, and/or punctuation. Many (6+ issues with APA formatting. Writing is difficult to understand in many instances. |
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