ASSESSING A HEALTHCARE PROGRAM/POLICY EVALUATION
Program/policy evaluation is a valuable tool that can help strengthen the quality of programs/policies and improve outcomes for the populations they serve. Program/policy evaluation answers basic questions about program/policy effectiveness. It involves collecting and analyzing information about program/policy activities, characteristics, and outcomes. This information can be used to ultimately improve program services or policy initiatives.
Nurses can play a very important role assessing program/policy evaluation for the same reasons that they can be so important to program/policy design. Nurses bring expertise and patient advocacy that can add significant insight and impact. In this Assignment, you will practice applying this expertise and insight by selecting an existing healthcare program or policy evaluation and reflecting on the criteria used to measure the effectiveness of the program/policy.
o Prepare:
· Review the Healthcare Program/Policy Evaluation Analysis Template provided in the Resources.
· Select an existing healthcare program or policy evaluation or choose one of interest to you.
· Review community, state, or federal policy evaluation and reflect on the criteria used to measure the effectiveness of the program or policy described.
The Assignment: (2–3 pages)
Based on the program or policy evaluation you selected, complete the Healthcare Program/Policy Evaluation Analysis Template. Be sure to address the following:
· Describe the healthcare program or policy outcomes.
· How was the success of the program or policy measured?
· How many people were reached by the program or policy selected?
· How much of an impact was realized with the program or policy selected?
· At what point in program implementation was the program or policy evaluation conducted?
· What data was used to conduct the program or policy evaluation?
· What specific information on unintended consequences was identified?
· What stakeholders were identified in the evaluation of the program or policy? Who would benefit most from the results and reporting of the program or policy evaluation? Be specific and provide examples.
· Did the program or policy meet the original intent and objectives? Why or why not?
· Would you recommend implementing this program or policy in your place of work? Why or why not?
· Identify at least two ways that you, as a nurse advocate, could become involved in evaluating a program or policy after 1 year of implementation.
· NURS_6050_Module05_Week10_Assignment_Rubric
NURS_6050_Module05_Week10_Assignment_Rubric
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Criteria
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Ratings
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Pts
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This criterion is linked to a
Learning OutcomeProgram/Policy
EvaluationBased on the program or policy evaluation you seelcted, complete
the Healthcare Program/Policy Evaluation Analysis Template. Be sure to address
the following:· Describe the healthcare program or policy
outcomes.· How was the success of the program or policy
measured?· How many people were reached by the program or policy
selected? How much of an impact was realized with the program or policy
selected?· At what point in time in program implementation was
the program or policy evaluation conducted?
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35 to >31.0 pts
Excellent
Using sufficient evidence,
response clearly and accurately describes the healthcare program or policy
outcomes. ...Response accurately and clearly explains how the success of
the program or policy was measured. ...Response accurately and clearly
describes how many people were reached by the program or policy and
accurately describes the impact of the program or policy. ...Response
accurately and clearly indicates the point at which time the program or
policy evaluation was conducted.
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31 to >27.0 pts
Good
Using sufficient evidence,
response accurately describes the healthcare program or policy outcomes.
...Response accurately explains how the success of the program or policy
was measured. ...Response accurately describes how many people were reached
by the program or policy and accurately describes the impact of the program
or policy. ...Response accurately indicates the point at which time the
program or policy evaluation was conducted.
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27 to >24.0 pts
Fair
Description of the healthcare
program or policy outcomes is inaccurate or incomplete. ...Explanation of
how the success of the program or policy was measured is inaccurate or
incomplete. ...Description of how many people were reached by the program
or policy and the impact is vague or inaccurate. ...Response vaguely
describes the point at which the program or policy evaluation was
conducted.
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24 to >0 pts
Poor
Description of the healthcare
program or policy outcomes is inaccurate and incomplete or is missing.
...Explanation of how the success of the program or policy was measured is
inaccurate and incomplete or is missing. ...Description of how many people
were reached by the program or policy and the associated impacts is vague
and inaccurate or is missing. ...Response of the point at which time the
program or policy was conducted is missing.
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35 pts
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This criterion is linked to a
Learning OutcomeReporting of
Program/Policy Evaluations· What data was used to conduct the
program or policy evaluation?· What specific information on
unintended consequences was identified?· What stakeholders were
identified in the evaluation of the program or policy? Who would benefit the
most from the results and reporting of the program or policy evaluation? Be
specific and provide examples.· Did the program or policy meet
the original intent and objectives? Why or why not?· Would you
recommend implementing this program or policy in your place of work? Why or
why not?· Identify at least two ways that you, as a nurse
advocate, could become involved in evaluating a program or policy after 1
year of implementation.
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50 to >44.0 pts
Excellent
Response clearly and thoroughly
explains in detail: -specific information on outcomes and unintended
consequences identified through the program or policy evaluation. -the
stakeholders involved in the program or policy evaluation. -who would
benefit most from the results and reporting of the program or policy
evaluation. -whether the program met the original intent and outcomes,
including an accurate and detailed explanation of the reasons supporting
why or why not. -whether the program should be implemented, including an
accurate and detailed explanation of the reasons supporting why or why not.
-at least two ways that the nurse advocate could become involved in the
evaluation of the program or policy after 1 year of implementation.
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44 to >39.0 pts
Good
Using sufficient evidence, response
accurately identifies the data used to conduct the program or policy
evaluation. Response explains in detail specific information on outcomes
and unintended consequences identified through the program or policy
evaluation. Response explains in detail the stakeholders involved in the
program or policy evaluation. Response explains who would benefit most from
the results and reporting of the program or policy evaluation. Response
includes an accurate explanation of whether the program met the original intent
and outcomes, including an accurate explanation of the reasons supporting
why or why not. Response includes an accurate explanation of whether the
program should be implemented, including an accurate explanation of the
reasons supporting why or why not. Response includes an accurate
explanation of two ways that the nurse advocate could become involved in
the evaluation of the program or policy after 1 year of implementation.
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39 to >34.0 pts
Fair
Response vaguely or inaccurately
identifies the data used to conduct the program or policy evaluation.
Explanation of specific information on outcomes and unintended consequences
identified through the program or policy evaluation is vague or incomplete.
Explanation of the stakeholders involved in the program or policy
evaluation is vague or inaccurate. Explanation of who would benefit most
from the results and reporting of the program or policy evaluation is vague
or inaccurate. Explanation of whether the program/policy met the original
intent and outcomes, and the reasons why or why not is incomplete or
inaccurate. Explanation of whether the program or policy should be
implemented, and the reasons why or why not, is incomplete or inaccurate.
Explanation of ways that the nurse advocate could become involved in the
evaluation or policy after 1 year of implementation is incomplete or
inaccurate.
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34 to >0 pts
Poor
Identification of the data used to
conduct the program or policy evaluation is vague and inaccurate or is
missing. Response includes vague and incomplete or is missing explanation
of: -specific information on outcomes and unintended consequences
identified through the program or policy evaluation. -the stakeholders
involved in the program or policy evaluation. -who would benefit most from
the results and reporting of the program or policy evaluation. -whether the
program or policy met the original intent and outcomes, and the reasons why
or why not. -whether the program or policy should be implemented, and the
reasons why or why not. -ways that the nurse advocate could become involved
in the evaluation or policy after 1 year of implementation.
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50 pts
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This criterion is linked to a
Learning OutcomeWritten Expression and
Formatting - Paragraph Development and Organization: Paragraphs make clear
points that support well developed ideas, low logically, and demonstrate
continuity of ideas.Sentences are carefully focused-- neither long and
rambling nor short and lacking substance. A clear and comprehensive purpose
statement and introduction is provided which delineates all required
criteria.
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5 to >4.0 pts
Excellent
Paragraphs and sentences follow
writing standards for flow, continuity, and clarity. ...A clear and
comprehensive purpose statement, introduction, and conclusion is provided
which delineates all required criteria.
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4 to >3.0 pts
Good
Paragraphs and sentences follow
writing standards for flow, continuity, and clarity 80% of the time.
...Purpose, introduction, and conclusion of the assignment is stated, yet
is brief and not descriptive.
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3 to >2.0 pts
Fair
Paragraphs and sentences follow
writing standards for flow, continuity, and clarity 60%- 79% of the time.
...Purpose, introduction, and conclusion of the assignment is vague or off
topic.
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2 to >0 pts
Poor
Paragraphs and sentences follow
writing standards for flow, continuity, and clarity < 60% of the time.
...Purpose, introduction, and conclusion of the assignment is incomplete or
missing.
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5 pts
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This criterion is linked to a
Learning OutcomeWritten Expression and
Formatting - English Writing Standards: Correct grammar, mechanics, and
proper punctuation
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5 to >4.0 pts
Excellent
Uses correct grammar, spelling,
and punctuation with no errors.
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4 to >3.0 pts
Good
Contains a few (1-2) grammar,
spelling, and punctuation errors.
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3 to >2.0 pts
Fair
Contains several (3-4) grammar,
spelling, and punctuation errors.
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2 to >0 pts
Poor
Contains many (≥5) grammar,
spelling, and punctuation errors that interfere with the reader’s
understanding.
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5 pts
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This criterion is linked to a
Learning OutcomeWritten Expression and
Formatting:The paper follows correct APA format for title page, font,
spacing, parenthetical/in-text citations, and reference list).
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5 to >4.0 pts
Excellent
Uses correct APA format with no
errors.
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4 to >3.0 pts
Good
Contains a few (1-2) APA format
errors.
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3 to >2.0 pts
Fair
Contains several (3-4) APA format
errors.
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2 to >0 pts
Poor
Contains many (≥5) APA
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