Module 3 Discussion – Policy Change and Advocacy Using ISBAR
Discussion Topic
Task: Reply to this topic. Each post must cite and reference at least one peer-reviewed source (a journal article published within the last 5 years) in APA 7th edition.
Available until Feb 5, 2024 11:59 PM. Submission restricted after availability ends.
Purpose: This discussion aims to use ISBAR to develop testimony that can be presented to various decision-makers to influence policy change through advocacy.
Instructions:
Complete the learning activities for this module. Review the learning activities for Module 3, focusing on Jurns article, (found under learning Activities: Article #3 Using SBAR to Communicate with Policy Makers) which presents ISBAR as a guide for developing testimony and chapter 13 of the Rector textbook.
Create a discussion post that includes the following:
Identify a selected health policy you want to influence at the local, state, or national level.
Write a brief ISBAR that can serve as a foundation for testimony related to your selected problem.
I-Identify yourself, give your credentials to speak to the issue.
S-Situation: Present the issue, the associated legislation by name and number, and your position on the issue.
B-Background: Provide information, history, and a personal story if appropriate.
A-Assessment: Offer your professional assessment.
R-Recommendation: Make a recommendation and ask for their support.
this article to help:
Jurns, C. (2019) Policy advocacy motivators and barriers: Research results and applications. OJIN: The Online Journal of Issues in Nursing, 24(3). https://doi.org/10.3912/OJIN.Vol24No03PPT63 (right click and open in new window)
Jurns, C. (2019). Using SBAR to communicate with policymakers. Online Journal of Issues in Nursing, 24(1), 13. https://doi.org/10.3912/OJIN.Vol24No01PPT47 opens in new window