Consider the information on strategic planning presented by Dr. Huston in this weeks media program, as well as in the other Learning Resources. SEE ATTACHED

Reflect on the unmet need you identified in this weeks Discussion, and consider any feedback you have received to your posting from your Instructor and colleagues. SEE ATTACHED
If appropriate, refine your focus to clarify the unmet need.
In addition to the steps you took in preparation for the Discussion, proceed as follows:
Investigate the background related to this unmet need. What conditions have contributed to this situation? Is there data (beyond what you identified for the Discussion) that should be examined?
Conduct research to assess what has been attempted in the past, by various individuals or organizations, to address this unmet need.
Think about any broader issues that should be examined to better understand this unmet need. For instance, consider economic, political, and/or social considerations.
Begin to draft your 2- to 3-page summary of the Issue (which will be submitted next week). In your summary, identity and/or describe:

The unmet need and how it is evident in the specific group, unit, or organization
The mission, vision, and values of the group, unit, or organization
Background, including:
Data from historical analysis and forecasting
Evidence from the literature
What has been attempted in the past by various individuals and groups to address this need

Which stakeholders should be included in the strategic planning process
Initial vision for addressing this need at the organizational or systems level, including at least one strategic goal
Broader issues to be considered

additional information
By now everyone should have a project on going and also should have all their data collected. The first part of the final project is due in two weeks. As a result of the two calls I will try to summarize key points

1) Your project and unmet need for the organization must be described in terms of a fiscal losss or an opportunity for additional revenue for the organization

2) The data presented can be presented in chart format and or graphic. (it is more powerful to the reader if presented in this format

3) The data presented must be retrospective for one year

4) The data should be financial, customer service focused

5) Please follow the outline carefully, read all of my announements carefully line by line to make sure you do not miss anything

3 or more APA style references

MN507-1: Analyze U.S. healthcare policy structures and the role of the nursing leader as a change agent at the public policy table.

Directions

You will decide on a policy issue that needs to be addressed. You may choose a policy issue that interests you. Below are suggested topics for proposed policy change, however if you wish to address another topic please contact your instructor for approval:

Treatment of veterans after deployment and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).
Cost of end of life care.
Costs of drugs in the United States as compared to other countries.
Quarantine of health care workers that have been exposed to communicable diseases.
Medical care for illegal immigrants.
Right to die with euthanasia methods.
Disclosure of medical records of pilots and other safety sensitive professionals and HIPAA violations.
Restrictions of roles of nurse practitioners and advanced practice nurses in certain states.
Health care reform.
Requirements of meaningful use to meet core measures.
ICD-10 issues.
Entry into practice issues.
Mandatory vaccination of children.
Allowing nurses educated in other countries to practice in the United States.
Faculty shortages in U.S. nursing education programs.
You will write a letter using professional business format to one of your Federal legislators outlining what the issue is and why it is important. The letter will address:

The current policy structure.
The need for the change.
The suggested change.
Cost implications if the change is implemented.
The role the nurse as a change agent will take at the policy table.
Assignment Requirements

Before finalizing your work, you should:

be sure to read the Assignment description carefully (as displayed above);
consult the Grading Rubric (under the Course Resources) to make sure you have included everything necessary; and
utilize spelling and grammar check to minimize errors.
Your writing Assignment should:

follow the conventions of Standard English (correct grammar, punctuation, etc.);
be well ordered, logical, and unified, as well as original and insightful;
display superior content, organization, style, and mechanics; and
use APA formatting and citation style.
Submitting your work

You will submit your Assignment to the appropriate Dropbox before midnight on the last day of the unit. Make sure to save a copy of the Assignment you submit.

To view the Grading Rubric for this Assignment, please visit the Grading Rubrics section of the Course Resources.