Policy Brief
The benchmark assesses the following competencies: 1.4 Participate in health care policy development to influence nursing practice and health care.
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Policy Brief: Reducing Lead Exposure in The United States
Lead is a heavy and naturally occurring metal that has varied industrial applications in the united states. The metal is mostly applied in the manufacture of batteries and pipes (APHA,2019). In spite of its useful applications, empirical evidence demonstrates that exposure to lead could be toxic.
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The benchmark assesses the following competencies:
1.4 Participate in health care policy development to influence nursing practice and health care.
Assessment
Research public health issues on the "Climate Change" or "Topics and Issues" pages of the American Public Health Association (APHA) website. Investigate a public health issue related to an environmental issue within the U.S. health care delivery system and examine its effect on a specific population.
Write a 750-1,000-word policy brief that summarizes the issue, explains the effect on the population, and proposes a solution to the issue.
Follow this outline when writing the policy brief:
- Describe the policy health issue. Include the following information: (a) what population is affected, (b) at what level does it occur (local, state, or national), and (c) evidence about the issues supported by resources.
- Create a problem statement.
- Provide suggestions for addressing the health issue caused by the current policy. Describe what steps are required to initiate policy change. Include necessary stakeholders (government officials, administrator) and budget or funding considerations, if applicable.
- Discuss the impact on the health care delivery system.
Include three peer-reviewed sources and two other sources to support the policy brief.
Prepare this assignment according to the guidelines found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center. An abstract is not required.
This assignment uses a rubric. Please review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for successful completion.
You are required to submit this assignment to LopesWrite. Refer to the LopesWrite Technical Support articles for assistance.