CLASS:

NR518: Population Health and Epidemiology in Nursing Practice

NR518 Module 7: Health Policy Analysis

Assignment Overview

Select one health policy that addresses a population health risk or disparity. Policies to consider may be at the unit, organizational, community, local, or state level.

Determine the purpose and intended impact of the policy. Assess the congruence of the policy with current national population health goals and objectives (such as the Healthy People initiative, or another national initiative). Based upon your analysis, consider recommendations to further address the health risk or disparity, as well as interprofessional opportunities to enhance health outcomes.

In a 10–14 slide PowerPoint presentation, address the elements listed below. Include a minimum of four scholarly sources, current within 5 years, to support your work. See the rubric for specific, required content criteria within each section of the presentation.

Provide an introduction to the presentation.
Describe one health policy that relates to an identified health risk or disparity. Summarize the intended impact of the policy on the risk or disparity and discuss ethical implications regarding the policy.
Examine the policy within the context of a national population health initiative and determine the degree to which the policy is congruent with that national population health goal and/or objective. Explain your findings.
Propose one strategy to further address the health risk or disparity and discuss opportunities for interprofessional collaborative practice related to your recommendation.
Provide a conclusion to the presentation.

Assignment Instructions

Abide by the Chamberlain College of Nursing Academic Integrity Policy.
Use Microsoft PowerPoint to create the presentation.
Each slide (excluding title and reference slides) must include detailed speaker notes.
1. The purpose of the speaker notes is to expand upon the idea and document facts and information about the bulleted information points on the slide.
2. Formal, scholarly writing style with complete sentence and paragraph structure should be used to create the speaker notes.
3. Scholarly literature support should be integrated within the speaker notes.
4. Speaker notes assure that all assignment expectations and key points are covered.
Within the speaker notes, the rules of grammar, spelling, word usage, punctuation, sentence and paragraph structure are followed and consistent with formal, scholarly writing as noted in the most current edition of the APA Manual.
First person should not be used for this scholarly assignment.
Citation and referencing of sources must be congruent with guidelines noted in the most current edition of the APA Manual.
Slides are professional in appearance with visually balanced text, font is appropriate for audience reading, bulleted points are succinct, and there is visually appealing contrast between the background and font utilized. Correct spelling and appropriate use of graphics/images are evident.
Sources older than 5 years may not be used without the permission of the class instructor.
Please note: If you do not receive a proficient rating in any major content category, you can resubmit your assignment with revisions in those content categories to receive a better grade. You have one additional opportunity to revise after the initial submission in order to make improvements. The initial submission must be a complete paper; rough drafts will not be graded. All revisions must be submitted no later than Sunday of Week 7 at 11:59 p.m. MT (You cannot revise your graduate-level writing style for a higher grade in that category.).

SOLUTION

Slide 1: Title Slide

Health Policy Analysis
Your Name
Course Name and Number
Instructor’s Name
Date

Speaker Notes:
Welcome to this presentation on Health Policy Analysis. Today, I will analyze a specific health policy designed to address a population health risk or disparity. This analysis will include an overview of the policy, its intended impact, alignment with national health initiatives, and ethical considerations. I will also propose a strategy to enhance its effectiveness and explore opportunities for interprofessional collaboration.

Slide 2: Introduction

Overview of health policy’s role in improving public health outcomes
Importance of addressing population health disparities
Connection between policy, practice, and health outcomes
Key focus areas of this presentation

Speaker Notes:
Health policies are essential tools for addressing public health challenges and improving population-level outcomes. They bridge the gap between evidence-based practices and real-world implementation. This presentation focuses on a specific health policy aimed at addressing a significant health risk or disparity, evaluating its goals, ethical implications, and alignment with national health objectives. Strategies for enhancing the policy’s impact and opportunities for interprofessional collaboration will also be discussed.

Slide 3: Health Policy Overview

Policy Name: [Insert Policy Name Here]
Health Risk/Disparity Addressed: [e.g., colorectal cancer screening rates]
Target Population: [e.g., adults over 50, underserved communities]
Primary Goals of the Policy: [e.g., increase screening rates, improve access]

Speaker Notes:
The selected health policy is [Insert Policy Name Here], which focuses on addressing [state health disparity, e.g., low colorectal cancer screening rates in underserved populations]. Its target population includes [specific group, e.g., adults over 50 or low-income individuals]. The policy aims to [primary goal, e.g., increase compliance with screening guidelines, reduce barriers to access, improve health education]. These objectives align with broader public health efforts to improve early detection and reduce mortality from preventable diseases.

Slide 4: Intended Impact and Ethical Implications

Intended Impact: [e.g., increase compliance with screening guidelines]
Reduction in Barriers: [e.g., financial, geographic, educational barriers]
Ethical Principles Involved: [e.g., equity, justice, beneficence]
Potential Ethical Challenges: [e.g., unequal implementation, limited resources]

Speaker Notes:
The policy aims to [intended impact, e.g., improve adherence to screening recommendations and reduce preventable deaths]. It focuses on removing barriers such as [examples, e.g., financial constraints, lack of awareness, geographic limitations]. Ethical principles like justice, equity, and beneficence are central to its framework, ensuring fair access and distribution of resources. However, potential ethical concerns may arise if there are disparities in how the policy is implemented across different regions or communities.…………………………………………$15