Nursing Nursing Assignment 5

In this two-part assessment, you will develop a healthcare policy that addresses a measurable quality or outcome gap and present the policy to key stakeholders responsible for implementation. This assessment integrates course concepts related to benchmarks, healthcare laws, ethical and culturally sensitive policy development, and stakeholder collaboration.

Healthcare leaders must be able to identify performance gaps, align policies with regulatory and quality expectations, and communicate policy changes effectively to those responsible for implementation. This assessment is designed to reflect real-world leadership responsibilities in healthcare settings.

Instructions

Part 1: Healthcare Policy

Using the required Assessment 8 Template [DOCX], develop a healthcare policy for an organization or practice setting of your choice.

Your policy must:

· Address a clearly defined quality or outcome gap.

· Reference at least one relevant numeric benchmark.

· Identify applicable healthcare law(s).

· Clearly outline required standards and expectations.

You must use the provided Word template and complete all editable fields. Do not alter headings or formatting.

Part 2: Stakeholder Presentation

Using the required Assessment 8 Presentation Template [PPTX], create a professional presentation intended for stakeholders who will be involved in implementing or working with the policy. Record the presentation using Kaltura. Submission must include separate speaker notes (see Requirements section below).

Requirements

The requirements outlined below correspond to the scoring guide criteria, so be sure to address each main point. Read the performance-level descriptions for each criterion to see how your work will be assessed. In addition, be sure to note the requirements for submission format and supporting evidence.

Healthcare Policy

· Build a policy using the required template and sections.

· Clearly identify a measurable quality or outcome gap relevant to a healthcare organization, population, or practice setting.

· Integrate current performance data and at least one relevant numeric benchmark, and explain why the gap is significant for quality, safety, or outcomes.

· Identify and accurately apply applicable healthcare law(s) that influence the policy, including their relevance to quality expectations, regulatory oversight, or reimbursement.

· Use the required policy template and complete all required sections.

· Ensure that policy requirements are realistic, clear, and aligned with improving outcomes.

Presentation

· Create an audiovisual presentation for stakeholders in Kaltura about the policy using the required template and headings.

· Analyze ethical principles relevant to the policy, including considerations related to equity, fairness, and potential unintended consequences.

· Address cultural sensitivity, including how the policy may affect diverse populations or groups.

· Identify key stakeholders involved in or affected by the policy, including internal and external stakeholders.

· Propose clear and realistic collaboration strategies for engaging stakeholders in policy implementation, supported by evidence where appropriate.

· Ensure slides are well-organized, focused, and appropriate for the audience.

· Submit the Kaltura link and separate speaker notes, formatted according to assessment requirements.

· If you need assistance submitting your presentation review the Presentation Submission Directions [PDF].

Submission Format

· Use the required templates for the policy and presentation (linked above). If you elect to use an application other than PowerPoint, check with your faculty to avoid potential file compatibility issues.

· Ensure you provide separate speaker notes for each slide. Speaker notes must be submitted either as a separate Word document or submitted below the slides in a PDF in Notes format.

· Convey purpose, in an appropriate tone and style, incorporating supporting evidence and adhering to organizational, professional, and scholarly writing standards.

· Support main points, assertions, arguments, conclusions, or recommendations with relevant and credible evidence.

· Be sure to apply correct APA formatting to source citations and references.

What to Submit

· Policy document (using the required template).

· PowerPoint slides (using the required template).

· Speaker notes (submitted as a separate Word document or as a PDF below each slide in Notes view.

· Recorded PowerPoint presentation, including audio track, using Kaltura. Submit the link in the Submission Comment field.

Supporting Evidence

· Cite 2–4 external sources.