HCS 545 Week 4 Individual Assignment Health Policy Letter

HCS 545 Week 4 Individual Assignment Health Policy Letter | University Of Phoenix

Imagine you are a stakeholder for a non-profit health care organization. As a leader you are responsible for modeling ethical behavior and have the ability to encourage patient safety initiatives. Write a 1,050- to 1,400-word letter to your legislator promoting a health policy which supports patient safety. Your policy could include safety issues such as and hand hygiene or Medication Administration. Include the following in your letter:   

• Explain the health policy you are proposing and its purpose.
• Explain why action is needed.
• Explain what course of action is recommended.
• Explain why this health policy change is important.
• Explain essential points that explain how this issue has evolved or become a concern. (Include references to support your points and explanation.)
• Explain who will be affected by this policy.
• Analyze the responsibilities of the organization's leadership.
• Analyze the impact this policy will have on resources.      
• Describe if individuals meet licensing board requirements (if any).       
• Analyze the impact of not following ethical standards.
• Analyze the responsibility of professional licensing boards as it applies to patient safety. Format your references page according to APA guidelines