U.S. health Care System Paper

/in /by

U.S. health Care System Paper

Question 1:

Research the delivery, finance, management, and sustainability methods of the U.S. health care system. Evaluate the effectiveness of one or more of these areas on quality patient care and health outcomes. Propose a potential health care reform solution to improve effectiveness in the area you evaluated and predict the expected effect. Describe the effect of health care reform on the U.S. health care system and its respective stakeholders. Support your post with a peer-reviewed journal article.

 

Question 2:

The Affordable Care Act was signed into law by President Barack Obama in March 2010. Many of the provisions of the law directly affect health care providers. Review the following topic materials:

  1. “About the Affordable Care Act”
  2. “Health Care Transformation: The Affordable Care Act and More”

What are the most important elements of the Affordable Care Act in relation to community and public health? What is the role of the nurse in implementing this law? U.S. health Care System Paper

 

Question 3:

Research public health issues on the “Climate Change” or “Topics and Issues” pages of the American Public Health Association (APHA) website. Investigate a public health issue related to an environmental issue within the U.S. health care delivery system and examine its effect on a specific population.

Write a 750-1,000-word policy brief that summarizes the issue, explains the effect on the population, and proposes a solution to the issue.

Follow this outline when writing the policy brief:

  1. Describe the policy health issue. Include the following information: (a) what population is affected, (b) at what level does it occur (local, state, or national), and (c) evidence about the issues supported by resources.
  2. Create a problem statement.
  3. Provide suggestions for addressing the health issue caused by the current policy. Describe what steps are required to initiate policy change. Include necessary stakeholders (government officials, administrator) and budget or funding considerations, if applicable.
  4. Discuss the impact on the health care delivery system.

 

 

 Policy Brief – Rubric

Collapse All Benchmark – Policy Brief – Rubric

Description of Policy Health Issue

24 points

Criteria Description

Description of Policy Health Issue

  1. Excellent

24 points

A detailed description of the policy issue is presented. The origin of the policy is described and a strong correlation between the policy and the health issue for the population selected is established. The level at which this occurs is discussed. Strong rationale and evidence are offered for support. Insight into the policy health issue is demonstrated. U.S. health Care System Paper

ORDER A PLAGIARISM-FREE PAPER NOW

Problem Statement

24 points

Criteria Description

Problem Statement

  1. Excellent

24 points

A problem statement is thoroughly developed with supporting details.

Suggestions for Addressing the Policy

Health Issue (B)

24 points

Criteria Description

Suggestions for Addressing the Policy Health Issue (C1.4)

  1. Excellent

24 points

Suggestions for addressing the issue are thoroughly developed with supporting details. All assignment criteria are met and well-supported. The suggestions are well-supported and offer clear steps for initiating policy change.

Impact on Health Care Delivery System

24 points

Criteria Description

Impact on Health Care Delivery System

  1. Excellent

24 points

A discussion on the impact on the health care delivery system is thoroughly developed with supporting details.

Thesis Development and Purpose

6 points

Criteria Description

Thesis Development and Purpose

  1. Excellent

6 points

Thesis is comprehensive and contains the essence of the paper. Thesis statement makes the purpose of the paper clear. U.S. health Care System Paper

Argument Logic and Construction

6 points

Criteria Description

Argument Logic and Construction

  1. Excellent

6 points

Clear and convincing argument presents a persuasive claim in a distinctive and compelling manner. All sources are authoritative.

  1. Good

Mechanics of Writing (includes spelling, punctuation, grammar, language use)

6 points

Criteria Description

Mechanics of Writing (includes spelling, punctuation, grammar, language use)

  1. Excellent

6 points

Writer is clearly in command of standard, written, academic English.

Paper Format (use of appropriate style for the major and assignment)

2.4 points

Criteria Description

Paper Format (use of appropriate style for the major and assignment)

  1. Excellent

2.4 points

All format elements are correct.

Documentation of Sources

3.6 points

Criteria Description

Documentation of Sources (citations, footnotes, references, bibliography, etc., as appropriate to assignment and style)

  1. Excellent

3.6 points

Sources are completely and correctly documented, as appropriate to assignment and style, and format is free of error.

 

Question 4:

Select a community of interest in your region. Perform a physical assessment of the community:

 

  1. Perform a direct assessment of a community of interest using the “Functional Health Patterns Community Assessment Guide.”
  2. Interview a community health and public health provider regarding that person’s role and experiences within the community.

Interview Guidelines

Interviews can take place in-person, by phone, or by Skype.

Develop interview questions to gather information about the role of the provider in the community and the health issues faced by the chosen community.

Complete the “Provider Interview Acknowledgement Form” prior to conducting the interview. Submit this document separately in its respective drop box.

Compile key findings from the interview, including the interview questions used, and submit these with the presentation.

PowerPoint Presentation

Create a PowerPoint presentation of 15-20 slides (slide count does not include title and references slide) describing the chosen community interest. U.S. health Care System Paper

Include the following in your presentation:

  1. Description of community and community boundaries: the people and the geographic, geopolitical, financial, educational level; ethnic and phenomenological features of the community, as well as types of social interactions; common goals and interests; and barriers, and challenges, including any identified social determinates of health.
  2. Summary of community assessment: (a) funding sources and (b) partnerships.
  3. Summary of interview with community health/public health provider.
  4. Identification of an issue that is lacking or an opportunity for health promotion.
  5. A conclusion summarizing your key findings and a discussion of your impressions of the general health of the community.

 

Community Assessment and Analysis Presentation – Rubric

Collapse All Community Assessment And Analysis Presentation – Rubric

Description of Community and Community Boundaries

25 points

Criteria Description

Description of Community and Community Boundaries: (People, Geographic, Geopolitical, Financial, Educational Level, Ethnic, Phenomenological Features and Types of Interactions, Goals, Interests, Barriers, and Challenges, Including Social Determinates of Health)

  1. Excellent

25 points

Description of community is complete. Boundaries are described in great detail, distinguishing environmental boundaries, environmental relationships, and external systems that comprise the open, community system. U.S. health Care System Paper

Summary of Community Health Assessment

25 points

Criteria Description

Summary of Community Health Assessment

  1. Excellent

25 points

Discussion of functional health patterns is clear, complete, and comprehensive, with indications for actual, at-risk, and potential diagnoses as well as recommendations for surveillance and preventive measures.

Identification of Issue That Is Lacking or an Opportunity for Health Promotion

25 points

Criteria Description

Identification of Issue That Is Lacking or an Opportunity for Health Promotion

  1. Excellent

25 points

Identification of an issue that is lacking or an opportunity for health promotion is effectively included.

Conclusion With Summary of Findings and Impressions of General Community Health

18.75 points

Criteria Description

Conclusion With Summary of Findings and Impressions of General Community Health

  1. Excellent

18.75 points

Conclusion is comprehensive, with a detailed summary of key findings that explains general health of the community and offers rationale for recommendations.

Summary of Interview With Community Health/Public Health Provider

18.75 points

Criteria Description

Summary of Interview With Community Health/Public Health Provider

  1. Excellent

18.75 points

Summary table is comprehensive, with a detailed description of findings, as well as actual, at-risk, and potential diagnoses and recommendations for surveillance and preventative measures. U.S. health Care System Paper

Layout

6.25 points

Criteria Description

Layout

  1. Excellent

6.25 points

The layout is visually pleasing and contributes to the overall message with appropriate use of headings, subheadings, and white space. Text is appropriate in length for the target audience and to the point. The background and colors enhance the readability of the text.

Language Use and Audience Awareness (includes sentence construction, word choice, etc.)

6.25 points

Criteria Description

Language Use and Audience Awareness (includes sentence construction, word choice, etc.)

  1. Excellent

6.25 points

The writer uses a variety of sentence constructions, figures of speech, and word choice in distinctive and creative ways that are appropriate to purpose, discipline, and scope. U.S. health Care System Paper