PLEASE PICK A POLICY THAT HAS TO DO WITH PAIN MANAGEMENT OR Drug Policy

PLEASE PICK A POLICY THAT HAS TO DO WITH PAIN MANAGEMENT OR Drug Policy OR   DEA (DRUG ENFORCEMENT AUTHORITY)- 

To 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.

Healthcare Program/Policy Evaluation Analysis Template

 

Healthcare Program/Policy   Evaluation

 

Description

 

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 were 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 one year of implementation.