Policy Analysis Paper

Purpose: To investigate & integrate knowledge of advanced nursing practice, scholarly

inquiry, & leadership by examining a policy at the level of clinical practice, health care

systems, or public/social health policy. Submit a paper between 7-10 pages

long excluding title page and reference pages. Paper must be organized according to the

guidelines below and should include all the identified sections as required. Paper must be

completed in APA format and contain current scholarly sources dated from 2010 until

current.

Introduction

3 points

▪ Generally define & describe the policy issue to be addressed.

▪ Identify the purpose of analysis, the targeted level of policy (i.e., clinical

practice, health care systems, or public/social health) & significance of topic.

▪ Identify questions the policy analysis is intended to address.

Background

3 points

▪ Provide details of the issue or problem, including its nature/scope, relevant

literature & history, & the context within which the issue exists.

▪ Describe existing policy addressing the issue, if any.

▪ Discuss strengths & shortcomings in existing policy.

▪ Identify & describe key stakeholders (individuals & groups) that are or will

be affected by the policy & why.

Analysis

9 points

▪ Identify alternative policies to achieve objectives.

▪ Establish/identify criteria that will be used for selection of “best” policy.

▪ Evaluate each alternative & its potential impact relative to the healthcare &

patient outcomes.

▪ Assess the trade-offs between alternatives.

Recommendations

6 points

▪ Based on the analysis, identify the “best” alternative to address the current

issue & policy situation.

▪ Provide rationale forselection.

▪ Describe possible strategies to implement selected alternative.

▪ Identify barriers to implementation of selected alternative.

▪ Describe methods to evaluate policy implementation.

Discussion

6 points

▪ Discuss analysis & recommendations relative to the original questions

identified, & the level of policy it is intended to address (i.e., clinical

practice, health care systems, or public).

▪ Identify limitations of analysis.

▪ Discuss implications for practice, education, research, & policy-making.

Conclusion

1.5 points

▪ Summarize findings & recommendations of analysis

▪ Identify questions to be addressed in future studies or policy analyses.

References

1.5 points

▪ List all references cited in paper. Must be completed in APA format.

Appendices ▪ Table displaying results of analysis, including, for example, a list of

alternatives & the degree to which each alternative may be most

effective. Other tables & appendices as needed to support analysis.

Must pass through TURNIT IN

In order for organizations to receive the incentives offered through the HITECH legislation, they must be able to demonstrate that they are using the technology in meaningful ways. The following criteria for meaningful use must be evident to qualify for EHR incentives (U.S. Department of Health & Human Services, 2012). The technology must:

• Improve quality, safety, and efficiency, and reduce      health disparities
• Engage patients and families
• Improve care coordination
• Improve population and public health
• Ensure adequate privacy and security protections for      personal health information

For this Discussion you consider the impact of the meaningful use criteria of the HITECH legislation on the adoption of health information technology.

To prepare:

• Review the Learning Resources on the HITECH legislation      and its primary goals.
• Reflect on the positive and negative impact this      legislation has had on your organization or one with which you are      familiar.
• Consider the incentives to encourage the use of EHRs.      Focus on the definition of meaningful use and how it is measured.
• Reflect on how the incentives and meaningful use impact      the quality of patient care.
• Find an article in the Walden Library dealing with one      of the criteria to qualify for meaningful use and how it has been      successfully met.

Post a description of how HITECH legislation has positively or negatively impacted your organization. Address how its related incentives influence the adoption of health information technology in health care and impact the quality of patient care. Provide a summary of the article you identified and explain how it demonstrates the ability of health information technology to meet the requirements of meaningful use.

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