Review the Resources and reflect on the role of professional nurses in policy evaluation.
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.
Post an evaluation topic and a brief description of the evaluation. Discuss how social determinants impact this issue.
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o Chapter 7, “Health Policy and Social Program Evaluation” (pp. 116–124 only)
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Leading by success: Impact of a clinical and translational research infrastructure program to address health inequities Links to an external site.
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Assessing a Healthcare Program/Policy Evaluation
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How was the success of the program or policy measured? |
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How many people were reached by the program or policy selected? How much of an impact was realized with the program or policy selected? |
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At what point in program implementation was the program or policy evaluation conducted? |
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What data was used to conduct the program or policy evaluation? |
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What specific information on unintended consequences were identified? |
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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. |
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Did the program or policy meet the original intent and objectives? Why or why not? |
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Would you recommend implementing this program or policy in your place of work? Why or why not? |
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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. |
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