July 1, 2023
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MSN5400PolicyAgencySynopsisPaper1.docx
Assignment Prompt: Agency Synopsis
Objective:
The purpose of this assignment is to explore and analyze regulatory agencies that play a critical role in governing health and the healthcare system within the United States. This will help you understand the frameworks that guide healthcare practice, especially as it relates to your role as a Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) graduate. (CSLO #6, #7)
Assignment Instructions:
1.
Select Five Regulatory Agencies:
Identify and select five regulatory agencies that oversee health and the healthcare system in the U.S. Ensure you choose agencies at different levels of authority (local, state, and federal).
2.
Agency Description:
For each agency, provide a detailed description that includes:
· The name of the agency.
· The level of regulatory authority (local, state, federal).
· The scope of regulatory authority (what areas they oversee, such as public health, nursing practice, healthcare facilities, etc.).
· The agency’s role within the U.S. healthcare system.
3.
Relevance to FNP Graduates:
Discuss the significance of each agency’s authority and functions to the Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) graduate. Consider how the regulations and guidelines set forth by these agencies impact your practice.
4.
Specialty Area Relevance:
Describe the relevance of these agencies to your specialty area, specific area of practice, or the healthcare setting in which you work or plan to work. How do the regulations of these agencies influence the delivery of care, quality standards, and patient safety in your chosen setting?
5.
Formatting and Submission:
· Your paper should be 3-5 pages in length (not including title and reference pages).
· Use APA 7th edition formatting for citations and references.
· Include at least 5 scholarly references to support your analysis.
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MSN5400PolicyAgencySynopsisPaperRubric.docx
Agency Synopsis Assignment Rubric
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Criteria |
Excellent |
Good |
Fair |
Needs Improvement |
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Selection of Regulatory Agencies (20 points) |
Selected five relevant agencies at different levels (local, state, federal) that accurately reflect key regulatory bodies overseeing healthcare. 20 points |
Selected five agencies, but minor inconsistencies in the level of authority or relevance. 15 to 19 points |
Selected fewer than five agencies or agencies that lack clear relevance to the U.S. healthcare system. 10 to 14 points |
Significant issues in the selection of agencies, including incorrect or irrelevant agencies. 0 to 9 points |
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Agency Description (30 points) |
Provided a detailed and clear description for each agency, including name, level of authority, scope, and role within the healthcare system. 30 points |
Described each agency with minor omissions or lack of clarity in some details. 20 to 29 points |
Descriptions were vague or lacked critical details such as scope or role. 10 to 19 points |
Inadequate or missing descriptions; significant information missing. 0 to 9 points |
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Relevance to FNP Graduates (20 points) |
Thoroughly explained the significance of each agency to the role and practice of FNPs, showing deep understanding of regulatory impacts. 20 points |
Explained the significance with minor gaps in understanding or detail. 15 to 19 points |
Provided general relevance, but lacked specific connections to FNP practice. 10 to 14 points |
Insufficient or unclear explanation of relevance; failed to connect agencies to FNP practice. 0 to 9 points |
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Specialty Area Relevance (20 points) |
Effectively articulated the relevance of agencies to a specific practice setting, discussing impacts on care delivery, quality, and safety. 20 points |
Discussed relevance to practice setting but missed some key impacts or lacked specificity. 15 to 19 points |
Generalized discussion without clear links to specific practice settings. 10 to 14 points |
Failed to connect the agencies to any specific practice setting or specialty area. 0 to 9 points |
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Formatting and Scholarly Support (10 points) |
Accurate use of APA 7th edition formatting; included at least 5 high-quality scholarly references. 10 points |
Minor APA formatting errors; included 5 scholarly references with some inconsistencies. 7 to 9 points |
Significant APA errors; fewer than 5 references or references lacked scholarly quality. 4 to 6 points |
APA formatting issues; insufficient or inappropriate references provided. 0 to 3 points |
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