Investigate current policies or legislation underway for a specific health-related issue and develop a scholarly paper

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Health policy unfolds daily and drives clinical practice in the U.S. You will investigate current policies or legislation underway for a specific health-related issue and develop a scholarly, APA-formatted paper supported by evidence. This is the topic of the health policy paper PREVENTING OPIOID MISUSE According to National Conference of State Legislature, Legislators considered more than 500 bills in 2016 to combat prescription drug misuse and overdose. As overdose death rates continue to rise in the U.S., these topics are sure to stay at the forefront in the 2017 legislative sessions.   The policy paper rubric: • Introduction to population or problem (incidence, prevalence, epidemiology, cost burden, etc.) • Description of how the policy is intended for a specific population, program, or organization • Specific legislators involved in the policy development and dissemination • Identify the role of the APRN in assisting with the policy or refuting the policy – this requires the evidence to support opinion, ideas, and/or concepts • Discuss how the policy influences clinical practice and is used to promote best outcomes • Examine how the policy can be used by the inter professional team to ensure coordinated and comprehensive care for the specific population • Conclusion – summarize findings • APA format – use of primary peer-reviewed references as much as possible.

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PAPER DETAILS
Academic Level	Masters
Subject Area	Nursing
Paper Type	Term Papers
Number of Pages	2 (550 words)
Sources	2
Paper Format	APA
Spacing	Double Spaced

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