Similar to the 2020 Health Topic Paper, there are several dimensions to the Health Policy Paper.
In general, the student will look in detail at the current regulations, legislation and/or issues affecting our field.There are several examples mentioned in the syllabus.The ACA, the JACHO rulings, Dry Needling as a practice…all of these things are examples of things that could be used, although I imagine there are a number of things that could be used on a national and/or state level.
At any rate, whatever topic you choose, you’re paper will ultimately reflect how they impact you, individually as a practitioner AND our profession.You will describe how it affects 1) practice 2)patient care and 3) reimbursement.I will expect to find examples of both positive and negative elements in your personal analysis of whatever topic/s you choose.
Finally you will include what you suggest as “the next step” or “action plan” in your local area, state and/or nation.This should include an outlined plan on how to educate the public, healthcare administrators and/or legislators as the case may be.
rubric
Students demonstrate understanding of legislation or regulations affecting the profession
Does not meet
0points
Meets
3points
Exceeds
7points
Demonstrate how these legislation or regulations impact their health care system
Does not meet
0points
Meets
3points
Exceeds
7points
Demonstrate how they may participate in furthering awareness
Does not meet
0points
Meets
3points
Exceeds
7points
Spelling, grammar, punctuation
Many spelling, grammatical or punctuation errors
0points
Some spelling, grammatical or punctuation errors
3.5points
Very few spelling, grammatical or punctuation errors
6points
No spelling, grammatical or punctuation errors
8.5points
Sentence Structure
Poorly organized sentences with multiple errors, impossible to follow train of thought.
0points
Somewhat disorganized sentences with multiple errors, not easy to follow train of thought.
3.5points
Well written sentences with very few errors, fairly easy to follow train of thought.
6points
Excellent sentence structure- easy to follow train of thought, no errors.
8.5points
Organization
Poorly organized with many abrupt transitions and irrelevant ideas
0points
Somewhat disorganized with some abrupt transitions
3.5points
Well organized with very few abrupt transitions and irrelevant ideas
6points
Very well organized with a logical arrangement of ideas
8.5points
Expression
Incoherent and unclear with a poor choice of vocabulary
0points
Some difficulty with expressing ideas clearly and concisely
12points
Clear and concise with good vocabulary
18points
Very clear and concise with excellent vocabulary
25points
Critical Thinking
Minimal to no understanding or insight with regard to the topic
0points
Some understanding and insight with regard to the topic
12points
Good understanding and insight with regard to the topic
18points
Excellent understanding and insight with regard to the topic
25points
Examples and Illustrations
Provides very few or no relevant and appropriate examples and illustrations with regard to the topic, supported by the literature (evidence based practice, theory, etc.).
0points
Provides few relevant and appropriate examples and illustrations with regard to the topic, supported by the literature (evidence based practice, theory, etc.).
12points
Provides a moderate number of relevant and appropriate examples and illustrations with regard to the topic, supported by the literature (evidence based practice, theory, etc.).
18points
Provides many relevant and appropriate examples and illustrations with regard to the topic, supported by the literature (evidence based practice, theory, etc.).
