Description
Purpose:
This assignment is designed to immerse students in the legislative and regulatory processes, enhancing their understanding of health policy issues and trends at the governmental level. Through active participation in advocacy activities, students will gain firsthand experience in developing, debating, and implementing health policies.
Assignment Overview:
Students must engage in a local advocacy activity and write a comprehensive report reflecting on their experience. Suitable activities include attending city council meetings, legislative forums, action assemblies with community leaders, or advocacy days focused on health policy issues. For detailed examples and resources, refer to the assignment section in Canvas.
Assignment Steps:
Selection of Advocacy Activity:
Review the provided examples and select an advocacy activity relevant to your interests and feasible logistically, considering its potential impact on your understanding of health policy.
Participation:
Engage actively in the chosen advocacy activity. Document discussions, stakeholders, and significant health policy issues or bills addressed.
Research and Analysis:
Conduct further research on a significant bill or policy discussed during the activity.
Identify involved stakeholders and examine the bill’s/policy’s proposed effects on healthcare delivery.
Writing the Report:
Craft a comprehensive report based on your experience and research.
Introduction: Offer a brief overview of the advocacy activity you participated in.
Analysis of Proposed Bill/Policy: Provide a detailed examination of the chosen bill/policy, including its objectives, stakeholders, and potential healthcare delivery impact.
Feedback: Summarize feedback received from legislators or staff.
Personal Reflection: Reflect on the impact of your participation on your understanding of health policy and legislative processes.
Submission Requirements:
Limit your report to four (4) pages, including the title and reference pages.
Adhere to APA format, ensuring accurate citations and a professional presentation.
Submit your report via the Canvas Assignments section by the due date listed on the course calendar.
Evaluation:
Your report will be evaluated using a detailed rubric below, focusing on your understanding of legislative and regulatory processes, the depth of your bill/policy analysis, the quality of your reflection, and adherence to submission guidelines.
Important Notes:
Ensure your advocacy activity participation is respectful, ethical, and complies with local regulations.
Adhere strictly to deadlines and submission guidelines for evaluation consideration.
Suggestions for Advocacy Activities:
When selecting advocacy activities, choose events that provide valuable insights into health policy, legislative processes, and community health issues. Suitable activities for nursing students include:
Legislative Forums or Town Hall Meetings, Where legislators discuss health policies, bills, and healthcare issues.
Health Policy Conferences or Seminars: Featuring expert discussions on current health policy trends and challenges.
City Council Meetings: Addressing local public health initiatives and concerns.
Advocacy Days: Focused on specific health issues, allowing for direct interaction with policymakers.
Public Health Campaigns or Community Health Fairs: Promoting health awareness and education on important health issues.
Professional Nursing Organization Events: Offering advocacy, professional development, and policy reform discussions.
Workshops on Health Policy and Advocacy: Teaching advocacy strategies and health policy analysis.
Virtual Webinars and Online Forums:Providing accessible options for engaging in health policy discussions.
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