(Title of Policy Brief)
(Student Name)
Western Governors University
D025: Essentials of Advanced Nursing Roles and Interprofessional Practice
(Course Instructor Name)
Date
(Title of Policy Brief Will Go Here)
Executive Summary
(This makes up part C of the Requirements, but it should appear first in the policy brief.)
Summary of the Context and Scope of the SDOH in My Community
Summary of How the Proposed Policy will Address the SDOH in My Community
Proposal of Persuasive Course of Action for Policy Makers
Context and Scope
Social Determinant of Health (SDOH) in My Community
Data to Support the SDOH
Three Characteristics of Target Population Affected by SDOH
Identification of Appropriate Policy Maker(s) or Legislator(s)
Why the SDOH Requires the Policy Maker’s Attention
Current Policy or the Effect of Not Having a Current Policy
Ethical Implications of Current Policy or Absence of Existing Policy
Demographics Table
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| Risk Factors
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| Trends in SDOH Over Recent Year(s)
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Policy Proposal and Implementation Plan
Two Policy Alternatives to Address the SDOH
Preferred Policy
How the Desired Results of the New Policy will Optimize Health in Community
Financial Costs and Benefits of Proposed Policy Alternative
Two Ethical Implications of Proposed Policy Alternative
Barriers to Implementation of Proposed Policy Alternative
Communication Methods used to Introduce the Proposed Policy
Potential Results of Inaction
Reflection
Change Agent Description
Knowledge and Skills to Develop
References
