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.
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Patient Safety Initiatives
In an effort to maintain a healing and caring environment, one of the most important things we can do for our clients is to ensure their safety. Engaging in quality assurance and process improvement strategies are one way to do this, but there are many others as well. For this discussion, consider the following:

Identify one patient safety initiative that is in place or would be helpful in your unit or organization.
What led you or your organization to this selection? What role do you think the risk management department plays in patient safety?
How does (or could) your unit or organization measure its success with this initiative?
What indirect impact could this initiative have (financial, satisfaction, and so on)?
What strategies will you now incorporate into your daily practice to improve patient outcomes in terms of fostering patient safety?

population: High risk pregnant women with multimorbidities and risks. in Denver Colorado, USA.

must be at least 150 words with at least 1 APA formatted reference throughout post and as a reference