Course Project: Health Policy Paper Assignment

Health policy unfolds daily and drives clinical practice in the U.S. You will investigate current policies or legislation underway for a specific health-related issue and develop a scholarly, APA-formatted paper supported by evidence. 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 interprofessional 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
Grading Criteria Maximum Points

Introduced population or problem (incidence, prevalence, epidemiology, cost burden, etc.). 20
Described how the policy is intended for a specific population, program, or organization. 20
Involved specific legislators in the policy development and dissemination. 20
Identified the role of the APRN in assisting with the policy or refuting the policy. 20
Discussed how the policy influences clinical practice and is used to promote best outcomes. 20
Examined how the policy can be used by the interprofessional team to ensure coordinated and comprehensive care for the specific population. 20