Select a current or proposed health care policy that is designed to provide equitable health care for a diverse population.
Describe the policy selected.
Discuss the diverse population that will be affected by this policy.
Explain how the policy is designed to improve cost-effectiveness and health care equity for the diverse population.
Discuss why the policy is financially sound and explain how the policy incorporates the nursing perspective and relevant ethical, legal, and political factors. Provide rationale to support your explanation.
Describe what state, federal, global health policies, or goals the policy is related to and explain the degree to which each helps achieve equitable health care for the diverse population.
Discuss advocacy strategies for improving access, quality, and cost-effective health care for the diverse population selected.
Discuss the professional and moral obligation of master’s prepared nurses to respect human dignity and advance the common good through working to promote health and prevent disease among diverse populations from a Christian perspective. Rubric Description of Policy Designed to Provide Equitable Health Care 5 points Diverse Population Affected by Policy 10 points Policy Design 10 points Evaluation, Soundness, Nursing Perspective, Ethics (B) 10 points Integration of State, Federal, and Global Health Policies and Goals in Design of Equitable Care (B) 10 points Advocacy Strategies for Improving Access, Quality, and Cost-Effective Health Care (B) 10 points Examination 10 Responsibilities of Master’s Prepared Nurses (B)10 points Presentation of Content 15 points Layout 10 points Mechanics of Writing 5 points Documentation of Sources 5 points
