Nurses can play a very important role assessing program/policy evaluation for the same reasons that they can be so important to program/policy design. Nurses bring expertise and patient advocacy that can add significant insight and impact. In this Assignment, you will practice applying this expertise and insight by selecting an existing healthcare program or policy evaluation and reflecting on the criteria used to measure the effectiveness of the program/policy.

To Prepare:

Review the Healthcare Program/Policy Evaluation Analysis Template provided in the Resources. Healthcare Program Policy Evaluation Analysis Essay

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.

• Some examples of healthcare programs/policies are:
• Healthy school lunches
• Vaccination programs (state,      federal, or local levels)
  

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CMS (a specific component; not      the entire program)

Tobacco cessation programs

Cancer screening programs

• The Assignment:

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.