Discuss strengths & shortcomings in existing policy.

-Veterans healthIntroduction 3 pointsGenerally define & describe the policy issue to be addressed.
Identify the purpose of analysis, the targeted level of policy (i.e., clinical practice, health care systems, or public/social health) & significance of topic.
Identify questions the policy analysis is intended to address.
Background 3 pointsProvide details of the issue or problem, including its nature/scope, relevant literature & history, & the context within which the issue exists.
Describe existing policy addressing the issue, if any.
Discuss strengths & shortcomings in existing policy.
Identify & describe key stakeholders (individuals & groups) that are or will be affected by the policy & why.
Analysis 9 pointsIdentify alternative policies to achieve objectives.
Establish/identify criteria that will be used for selection of best policy.
Evaluate each alternative & its potential impact relative to the healthcare & patient outcomes.
Assess the trade-offs between alternatives.
Recommendations 6 pointsBased on the analysis, identify the best alternative to address the current issue & policy situation.
Provide rationale for selection.
Describe possible strategies to implement selected alternative.
Identify barriers to implementation of selected alternative.
Describe methods to evaluate policy implementation.
Discussion 6 pointsDiscuss analysis & recommendations relative to the original questions identified, & the level of policy it is intended to address (i.e., clinical practice, health care systems, or public).
Identify limitations of analysis.
Discuss implications for practice, education, research, & policy-making.

 

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