NURS 8100 WEEK 4 Policy Model
Policy Model
The chosen policymaking framework is the Advocacy Coalition Framework (ACF). This framework serves as an essential instrument for nurses promoting policy in intricate domains of healthcare delivery. It facilitates the navigation of the policy process by emphasizing alliances, convictions, and temporal learning. The ACF is structured to address the intricacies of healthcare policy by examining the interactions among many stakeholders over prolonged durations (Pierce et al., 2020). Nurses often need collaboration with other healthcare professionals, patient advocacy organizations, and lawmakers, highlighting the necessity of establishing coalitions with shared values and objectives. The ACF emphasizes the belief systems of various stakeholders, which may serve as a significant impetus for coalition formation and policy modification (Mattaini et al., 2020). The ACF can assist nurses in navigating the complex policy-making environment and advocating for their unique policy priorities.
By allowing the identification of colleagues and opponents in policy advocacy, the Advocacy Coalition Framework effectively delineates my strategy for accomplishing my advocacy aim inside the policymaking process. This is accomplished by facilitating the identification of policy advocates. It makes strategic framing easier by understanding the belief systems held by different coalitions, making it possible to prioritize policies in the interests of significant stakeholders and decision-makers (Mattaini et al., 2020). Through the facilitation of continuing conversation and feedback systems, the ACF highlights the relevance of temporal learning, allowing for the refinement of strategies according to their potential effectiveness. Principal components of the ACF include a concentration on subsystems, the categorization of perspectives into deep core and policy core beliefs, subsidiary aspects, an understanding of coalition dynamics, and policy-oriented learning.
To utilize the ACF for advocacy, it is essential to identify and comprehend the policy subsystem, delineate belief systems, establish coalitions with stakeholders who share core policy beliefs, participate in policy-oriented learning, and articulate policy priorities in a manner that resonates with the belief systems of pivotal stakeholders (Kim, 2022). This methodology is especially pertinent in healthcare, as new evidence and procedures continually arise. In conclusion, the ACF is essential for finding friends, establishing coalitions, facilitating policy-oriented learning, and successfully formulating policy goals. By adhering to these measures, advocates may proficiently promote their policy concerns and guarantee their message resonates with essential stakeholders and decision-makers.
References
Kim, Y. (2022). The role of Science in the Policy Subsystem: An application of the Advocacy Coalition Framework to nanotechnology regulation policies. International Journal of Public Administration, 47(6), 397–414. https://doi.org/10.1080/01900692.2022.2123504
Mattaini, M. A., Esquierdo-Leal, J. L., Sánchez, J. G. A., Richling, S. M., & Ethridge, A. N. (2020). Public Policy Advocacy in Culturo-Behavior Science. In Springer eBooks (pp. 385–412). https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-45421-0_16
Pierce, J. J., Giordono, L. S., Peterson, H. L., & Hicks, K. C. (2020). Common approaches for studying advocacy: Review of methods and model practices of the Advocacy Coalition Framework. The Social Science Journal, 59(1), 139–158. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.soscij.2019.06.005
Wiley, K., Searing, E. A., & Young, S. (2020). Utility of the advocacy coalition framework in a regional budget crisis. Public Policy and Administration, 36(3), 401–426. https://doi.org/10.1177/0952076720905007
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Policy Model
Policy models provide the framework for moving policy forward. However, not all policy models will be effective for all priorities. Therefore, it is important to appraise policy models with the specific advocacy priority in mind.
For this Assignment, you will choose from three policymaking frameworks, the one that best fits your advocacy priority. You will construct a written response, with evidence, explaining the selected framework, providing specific detail regarding how it is the best fit and will move the priority forward.
Resources
Be sure to review the Learning Resources before completing this activity.
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Week 4: Learning Resources
Learning Resources
Required Resources
Readings
- Dawes, D. E. (2020). The political determinants of health. Johns Hopkins University Press.
- Chapter 4, “How the Game is Played: Successful Employment of the Political Determinants of Health” (pp.78–111)
- Porche, Demetrius J. (2023). Health policy: Applications for nurses and other health professionals (3rd ed.). Jones & Bartlett Learning.
- Chapter 9, “Policy Formulation and Implementation” (pp.101-112)
- Chapter 10, “Policy Analysis” (pp.113-140)
Media
The following media resources address the contextual factors impacting the answer to the following question, “How did we get here?” regarding the current state of healthcare in the U.S.
Please select at least two from the following to view.
- CNBC. (2018, December 26). Why medical bills in the U.S. are so expensiveLinks to an external site. [Video]. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3NvnOUcG-ZI
Note: The approximate length of this media piece is 15 minutes. - FRONTLINE PBS. (2021, May 18). The healthcare divide Links to an external site.(full documentary): FRONTLINELinks to an external site. [Video]. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UVvEkeH4O8o
Note: The approximate length of this media piece is 53 minutes. - IntelligenceSquared Debates. (2017, October 6). The U.S. health care system is terminally brokenLinks to an external site. [Video]. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o0JFn7rVHdg
Note: The approximate length of this media piece is 95 minutes. - PBS NewsHour. (2021). Health care: America vs. the WorldLinks to an external site.. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BytzrjEfyfA
Note: The approximate length of this media piece is 56 minutes.
To Prepare
- Review the twelve policy models outlined in Health Policy: Applications for Nurses and Other Health Professionals (Chapter 9, pp. 119-125)
- Consider which of the twelve policy models might best fit your priority determined in Week 2.
- You are encouraged to search the literature for examples of how the selected policymaking model has been used in the past.
The Assignment: (2 pages)
Submit a 2-page written response detailing your selection of one policymaking framework that best supports your priority—particularly, getting your priority on the agenda.
In your response, explain why the framework best describes how you might proceed in effectively moving your advocacy priority forward in the policymaking process.
Support your response with evidence.
Reminder: The College of Nursing requires that all papers submitted include a title page, introduction, summary, and references. The Walden Writing Center Sample Paper provides an example of those required elements (available at https://academicguides.waldenu.edu/writingcenter/templates/general#s-lg-box-20293632Links to an external site.). All papers submitted must use this formatting.
By Day 7 of Week 4
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Rubric
NURS_8100_Week4_Assignment_Rubric
Criteria | Ratings | Pts | ||||
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This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeSelect one policy model that best fits your priority, particularly getting your priority on the agenda. |
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40 pts | ||||
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeSupport the selection of the policy model and explain how the model will help move the advocacy priority forward. |
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45 pts | ||||
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeWritten Expression and Formatting—Paragraph Development and Organization: Paragraphs make clear points that support well-developed ideas, flow logically, and demonstrate continuity of ideas. Sentences are carefully focused—neither long and rambling nor short and lacking substance. A clear and comprehensive purpose statement and introduction is provided which delineates all required criteria. |
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5 pts | ||||
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeWritten Expression and Formatting—English writing standards: Correct grammar, mechanics, and proper punctuation |
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5 pts | ||||
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeWritten Expression and Formatting: The paper follows correct APA format for title page, headings, font, spacing, margins, indentations, page numbers, parenthetical/in-text citations, and reference list. |
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5 pts | ||||
Total Points: 100 |