Health policy pertaining to a health risk or disparity

Health policy pertaining to a health risk or disparity

Module 7 Assignment:

Health Policy Analysis

Guidelines and Rubric

 

Purpose

The purpose of this assignment is to assess one current health policy pertaining to a health risk or disparity.  Alignment of the health policy with national population health initiatives will be appraised. Students will develop one recommendation to reduce health risk or disparity and to promote health outcomes. Finally, opportunities to enhance population health through interprofessional collaborative practice will be examined.

Course Learning Outcomes

Through this assignment, the student will address the following course learning outcomes.

  • CO 2: Examine health initiatives and regulations used to promote population and global health. (PO 5)
  • CO 4: Describe nursing’s role in promoting the health of local and global populations. (POs 3, 4)
  • CO 5: Explore legal and ethical considerations in population health practice. (PO 4)

Suggested Due Date

This assignment has a due date of Sunday, 11:59 p.m. MT at the end of Module 7.

Total Points Possible: 200 Points

 

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.

  1. Provide an introduction to the presentation.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. Propose one strategy to further address the health risk or disparity and discuss opportunities for interprofessional collaborative practice related to your recommendation.
  5. Provide a conclusion to the presentation.

Assignment Instructions

  1. Abide by the Chamberlain College of Nursing Academic Integrity Policy.
  2. Use Microsoft PowerPoint to create the presentation.
  3. 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.
  4. 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.
  5. First person should not be used for this scholarly assignment.
  6. Citation and referencing of sources must be congruent with guidelines noted in the most current edition of the APA Manual.
  7. 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.
  8. Sources older than 5 years may not be used without the permission of the class instructor.
  9. 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. (You cannot revise your graduate-level writing style for a higher grade in that category.).

 

Assignment Criteria

Assessment Criteria Points % Description
Introduction 20 10% This section includes the following.

·        General statements regarding the role of health policy to influence population health

·        Discussion regarding the importance of health policy to address the identified health risk or disparity

·        Identification of the sections of the presentation

·        Speaker notes are included for the slide(s) in this section

·        Sufficient integration of scholarly literature to support information presented

 
Health Policy Analysis 40 20% This section includes the following.

·        Identification and description of a health policy

·        Description of the intended impact of the policy on health risk or disparity

·        Discussion of ethical implications regarding the policy

·        Speaker notes are included for the slide(s) in this section

·        Sufficient integration of scholarly literature to support information presented

 
Alignment with National Population Health Initiative 30 15% This section includes the following.

·        Congruence of the policy with a national population health initiative (such as Healthy People or another initiative)

·        Explain your appraisal regarding the level of congruence that is noted

·        Speaker notes are included for the slide(s) in this section

·        Sufficient integration of scholarly literature to support information presented

 
Recommendation for Enhancement 50 25% This section includes the following.

·        Recommendation of one strategy to further address the health risk or disparity

·        Explanation of how the strategy would be implemented

·        Discussion regarding opportunities for interprofessional collaborative practice related to the recommended strategy

·        Speaker notes are included for the slide(s) in this section

·        Sufficient integration of scholarly literature to support information presented

 
Conclusion 20 10% This section includes the following.

·        Concluding statements regarding the impact of health policy on population health

·        Succinct summary of policy analysis and recommendation proposed

·        Speaker notes are included for the slide(s) in this section

 
Graduate-level Writing Style 20 10%

 

 Graduate-level writing style is included, evidenced by integrating the following standards.

·        Correct use of spelling, grammar, punctuation, sentence and paragraph structure within the speaker notes

·        Correct use of spelling and word usage on the slides

·        Clarity, organization, and logical flow of ideas and information on speaker notes and slides

·        Alignment between information on slides and speaker notes

·        APA format (most current edition) for citing and referencing sources

·        Congruence with APA mechanics of style (abbreviations, capitalization, italics, numbers)

·        No direct quotes are used within the assignment

·        First person is not used within the presentation slides or speaker notes

 
Graduate-level Presentation Style 20 10% Professional presentation is created, evidenced by the following.

·        Slide design includes visually balanced text

·        Slide design provides contrast of color between background and font used

·        Succinct, key points are presented on the slides

·        No lengthy narratives are included on the slides

·        Font size appropriate for audience viewing (sized 18 or larger)

·        Use of graphics and/or images is professional and appropriate for the topic

 

 
Quality of Literature Support It is an expectation that a minimum of four scholarly sources, current within 5 years, are integrated within the assignment.

 

If the above expectation is not met, 4 points shall be deducted.

 
Assignment Length Criteria It is an expectation that the assignment is a minimum of 10 slides and a maximum of 14 slides in length (not including the title or reference slides).

 

If the above expectation is not met, 4 points shall be deducted.

 
Total  200 100% A quality assignment will meet or exceed the above requirements.

 

 

          Grading Rubric

Assessment Criteria Distinguished

(100%)

 

 Exceeds

(92%)

 

 Proficient

(84%)

 

 Needs Improvement

(0%)

 
Introduction 20 Points 18 Points 16 Points 0 Points
Distinguished presentation of information evidenced by all of the following content areas covered in a comprehensive and concise manner:

 

·        General statements regarding the role of health policy to influence population health

·        Discussion regarding the importance of health policy to address the identified health risk or disparity

·        Identification of the sections of the presentation

·        Speaker notes are included for the slide(s) in this section

·        Sufficient integration of scholarly literature to support information presented

 

 

 

 Presentation of information exceeds expectations evidenced by most content covered in a comprehensive and concise manner, but with one area where coverage is superficial:

 

·        General statements regarding the role of health policy to influence population health

·        Discussion regarding the importance of health policy to address the identified health risk or disparity

·        Identification of the sections of the presentation

·        Speaker notes are included for the slide(s) in this section

·        Sufficient integration of scholarly literature to support information presented

 

 

 Proficient presentation of information evidenced by content covered in a limited or superficial manner in two or more of the content areas:

 

·        General statements regarding the role of health policy to influence population health

·        Discussion regarding the importance of health policy to address the identified health risk or disparity

·        Identification of the sections of the presentation

·        Speaker notes are included for the slide(s) in this section

·        Sufficient integration of scholarly literature to support information presented

 

 Presentation of information needs improvement as evidenced by content that is missing or unsatisfactory in one or more of the content areas:

 

·        General statements regarding the role of health policy to influence population health

·        Discussion regarding the importance of health policy to address the identified health risk or disparity

·        Identification of the sections of the presentation

·        Speaker notes are included for the slide(s) in this section

·        Sufficient integration of scholarly literature to support information presented

 

 
Health Policy Analysis 40 Points 36 Points 33 Points 0 Points
Distinguished presentation of information evidenced by all of the following content areas covered in a comprehensive and concise manner:

 

·        Identification and description of a health policy

·        Description of the intended impact of the policy on health risk or disparity

·        Discussion of ethical implications regarding the policy

·        Speaker notes are included for the slide(s) in this section

·        Sufficient integration of scholarly literature to support information presented

 

 Presentation of information exceeds expectations evidenced by most content covered in a comprehensive and concise manner, but with one area where coverage is superficial:

 

·        Identification and description of a health policy

·        Description of the intended impact of the policy on health risk or disparity

·        Discussion of ethical implications regarding the policy

·        Speaker notes are included for the slide(s) in this section

·        Sufficient integration of scholarly literature to support information presented

 

 Proficient presentation of information evidenced by content covered in a limited or superficial manner in two or more of the content areas:

 

·        Identification and description of a health policy

·        Description of the intended impact of the policy on health risk or disparity

·        Discussion of ethical implications regarding the policy

·        Speaker notes are included for the slide(s) in this section

·        Sufficient integration of scholarly literature to support information presented

 

 Presentation of information needs improvement as evidenced by content that is missing or unsatisfactory in one or more of the content areas:

 

·        Identification and description of a health policy

·        Description of the intended impact of the policy on health risk or disparity

·        Discussion of ethical implications regarding the policy

·        Speaker notes are included for the slide(s) in this section

·        Sufficient integration of scholarly literature to support information presented

 
Alignment with National Population Health Initiative 30 Points 27 Points 25 Points 0 Points
Distinguished presentation of information evidenced by all of the following content areas covered in a comprehensive and concise manner:

 

·        Congruence of the policy with a national population health initiative (such as Healthy People or another national initiative)

·        Explain your appraisal regarding the level of congruence that is noted

·        Speaker notes are included for the slide(s) in this section

·        Sufficient integration of scholarly literature to support information presented

 Presentation of information exceeds expectations evidenced by most content covered in a comprehensive and concise manner, but with one area where coverage is superficial:

 

·        Congruence of the policy with a national population health initiative (such as Healthy People or another national initiative)

·        Explain your appraisal regarding the level of congruence that is noted

·        Speaker notes are included for the slide(s) in this section

·        Sufficient integration of scholarly literature to support information presented

 Proficient presentation of information evidenced by content covered in a limited or superficial manner in two or more of the content areas:

 

·        Congruence of the policy with a national population health initiative (such as Healthy People or another national initiative)

·        Explain your appraisal regarding the level of congruence that is noted

·        Speaker notes are included for the slide(s) in this section

·        Sufficient integration of scholarly literature to support information presented

 

 Presentation of information needs improvement as evidenced by content that is missing or unsatisfactory in one or more of the content areas:

 

·        Congruence of the policy with a national population health initiative (such as Healthy People or another national initiative)

·        Explain your appraisal regarding the level of congruence that is noted

·        Speaker notes are included for the slide(s) in this section

·        Sufficient integration of scholarly literature to support information presented
Recommendation for Enhancement 50 Points 46 Points 42 Points 0 Points
Distinguished presentation of information evidenced by all of the following content areas covered in a comprehensive and concise manner:

 

·        Recommendation of one strategy to further address the health risk or disparity

·        Explanation of how the strategy would be implemented

·        Discussion regarding opportunities for interprofessional collaborative practice related to the recommended strategy

·        Speaker notes are included for the slide(s) in this section

·        Sufficient integration of scholarly literature to support information presented

 

 Presentation of information exceeds expectations evidenced by most content covered in a comprehensive and concise manner, but with one area where coverage is superficial:

 

·        Recommendation of one strategy to further address the health risk or disparity

·        Explanation of how the strategy would be implemented

·        Discussion regarding opportunities for interprofessional collaborative practice related to the recommended strategy

·        Speaker notes are included for the slide(s) in this section

·        Sufficient integration of scholarly literature to support information presented

 

 Proficient presentation of information evidenced by content covered in a limited or superficial manner in two or more of the content areas:

 

·        Recommendation of one strategy to further address the health risk or disparity

·        Explanation of how the strategy would be implemented

·        Discussion regarding opportunities for interprofessional collaborative practice related to the recommended strategy

·        Speaker notes are included for the slide(s) in this section

·        Sufficient integration of scholarly literature to support information presented

 

 

 Presentation of information needs improvement as evidenced by content that is missing or unsatisfactory in one or more of the content areas:

 

·        Recommendation of one strategy to further address the health risk or disparity

·        Explanation of how the strategy would be implemented

·        Discussion regarding opportunities for interprofessional collaborative practice related to the recommended strategy

·        Speaker notes are included for the slide(s) in this section

·        Sufficient integration of scholarly literature to support information presented

 
Conclusion 20 Points 18 Points 16 Points 0 Points
Distinguished presentation of information evidenced by all of the following content areas covered in a comprehensive and concise manner:

 

·        Concluding statements regarding the impact of health policy on population health

·        Succinct summary of policy analysis and recommendation proposed

·        Speaker notes are included for the slide(s) in this section

 

 Presentation of information exceeds expectations evidenced by most content covered in a comprehensive and concise manner, but with one area where coverage is superficial:

 

·        Concluding statements regarding the impact of health policy on population health

·        Succinct summary of policy analysis and recommendation proposed

·        Speaker notes are included for the slide(s) in this section

 

 Proficient presentation of information evidenced by content covered in a limited or superficial manner in two or more of the content areas:

 

·        Concluding statements regarding the impact of health policy on population health

·        Succinct summary of policy analysis and recommendation proposed

·        Speaker notes are included for the slide(s) in this section

 

 Presentation of information needs improvement as evidenced by content that is missing or unsatisfactory in one or more of the content areas:

 

·        Concluding statements regarding the impact of health policy on population health

·        Succinct summary of policy analysis and recommendation proposed

·        Speaker notes are included for the slide(s) in this section

 

 
Graduate-level Writing Style 20 Points 18 Points 16 Points 0 Points
Distinguished graduate-level writing style is evidenced by meeting all of the following criteria with 0-1 errors total:

 

·        Correct use of spelling, grammar, punctuation, sentence and paragraph structure within the speaker notes

·        Correct use of spelling and word usage on the slides

·        Clarity, organization, and logical flow of ideas and information on speaker notes and slides

·        Alignment between information on slides and speaker notes

·        APA format (most current edition) for citing and referencing sources

·        Congruence with APA mechanics of style (abbreviations, capitalization, italics, numbers)

·        No direct quotes are used within the assignment

·        First person is not used within the presentation slides or speaker notes

 

 Graduate-level writing style exceeds expectations as evidenced by meeting the following criteria with 2-3 errors total:

 

 

·        Correct use of spelling, grammar, punctuation, sentence and paragraph structure within the speaker notes

·        Correct use of spelling and word usage on the slides

·        Clarity, organization, and logical flow of ideas and information on speaker notes and slides

·        Alignment between information on slides and speaker notes

·        APA format (most current edition) for citing and referencing sources

·        Congruence with APA mechanics of style (abbreviations, capitalization, italics, numbers)

·        No direct quotes are used within the assignment

·        First person is not used within the presentation slides or speaker notes

 

 

 Proficient graduate-level writing style is evidenced by meeting the following criteria with 4-5 errors total:

 

·        Correct use of spelling, grammar, punctuation, sentence and paragraph structure within the speaker notes

·        Correct use of spelling and word usage on the slides

·        Clarity, organization, and logical flow of ideas and information on speaker notes and slides

·        Alignment between information on slides and speaker notes

·        APA format (most current edition) for citing and referencing sources

·        Congruence with APA mechanics of style (abbreviations, capitalization, italics, numbers)

·        No direct quotes are used within the assignment

·        First person is not used within the presentation slides or speaker notes

 

 Graduate-level writing style needs improvement as evidenced by meeting the following criteria with 6 or more errors total:

 

·        Correct use of spelling, grammar, punctuation, sentence and paragraph structure within the speaker notes

·        Correct use of spelling and word usage on the slides

·        Clarity, organization, and logical flow of ideas and information on speaker notes and slides

·        Alignment between information on slides and speaker notes

·        APA format (most current edition) for citing and referencing sources

·        Congruence with APA mechanics of style (abbreviations, capitalization, italics, numbers)

·        No direct quotes are used within the assignment

·        First person is not used within the presentation slides or speaker notes

 
Graduate-level Presentation Style 20 Points 18 Points 16 Points 0 Points
Distinguished graduate-level presentation style is evidenced by meeting all of the following criteria with 0-1 errors total:

 

·        Slide design includes visually balanced text

·        Slide design provides contrast of color between background and font used

·        Succinct, key points are presented on the slides

·        No lengthy narratives are included on the slides

·        Font size appropriate for audience viewing (sized 18 or larger)

·        Use of graphics and/or images is professional and appropriate for the topic

 

 Graduate-level presentation style exceeds expectations as evidenced by meeting the following criteria with 2-3 errors total:

 

 

·        Slide design includes visually balanced text

·        Slide design provides contrast of color between background and font used

·        Succinct, key points are presented on the slides

·        No lengthy narratives are included on the slides

·        Font size appropriate for audience viewing (sized 18 or larger)

·        Use of graphics and/or images is professional and appropriate for the topic

 

 Proficient graduate-level presentation style is evidenced by meeting the following criteria with 4 errors total:

 

·        Slide design includes visually balanced text

·        Slide design provides contrast of color between background and font used

·        Succinct, key points are presented on the slides

·        No lengthy narratives are included on the slides

·        Font size appropriate for audience viewing (sized 18 or larger)

·        Use of graphics and/or images is professional and appropriate for the topic

 

 Graduate-level presentation style needs improvement as evidenced by meeting the following criteria with 5 or more errors total:

 

·        Slide design includes visually balanced text

·        Slide design provides contrast of color between background and font used

·        Succinct, key points are presented on the slides

·        No lengthy narratives are included on the slides

·        Font size appropriate for audience viewing (sized 18 or larger)

·        Use of graphics and/or images is professional and appropriate for the topic

 
Quality of Literature Support 0 Points Deducted   4 Points Deducted
A minimum of four peer-reviewed scholarly sources, current within 5 years, are integrated within the assignment. The assignment fails to meet the requirement noted for quality of literature support.
Assignment Length Expectations 0 Points Deducted     4 Points Deducted
The length of the assignment meets the criteria:

 

Minimum of 10 slides in length; maximum of 14 slides in length (not including title or reference slides).

     The assignment fails to meet the requirement for length.