Addressing Patient Safety and Quality of Care through Policy

Assignment:

Write a 2-3 page paper utilizing the health care policy you selected in Week 1 and 2. Respond to the following:

• In what ways does your policy address safety, quality or improved outcomes of care for patients?

• Does your policy do an effective job of addressing the issue? Why or why not? Be specific and use examples.

• Explain the role of the nurse in addressing the quality and safety standards within your policy.

• Based on your assessment of the effectiveness of your policy on patient safety and quality of care as well as your research from Weeks 1 and 2, what position do you plan to take on your Position Paper (which is due in Week 5)? Be specific on your viewpoint and reasoning.

• Support your position with 2 scholarly references in addition to weekly resources.

(Notice the webinar on using a template. Delete the abstract page in the template. This is not required for this course).T he template includes the correct font and formatting: 12 pt. Times New Roman font, double spacing, and 1 inch margins on all sides.

Writing Checklist (at end of document)

Review the items on the checklist to ensure that you meet the next level of expectations of AWE Checklist (Level 4000). In particular please note new expectations for Use of evidence andCredit to Source.