Implementation of a Multimodal Hand Hygiene Policy at a Rural House Call Setting to Prevent COVID-19 Spread among Nurses

Description

Health Policy Major Paper (30%)
Purpose:
The purpose of the Major Paper is to prepare the DNP student to engage actively in policy development. The idea is for you to be prepared to present your policy to the appropriate individuals or organization for enactment.
Instructions:
The major paper is a 12-15 page (not including cover page, reference page or appendices) fully referenced policy paper. As with all scholarly works, American Psychological Association (APA) format and citation style are required. An executive summary should be the first page of the paper (not the cover page). Please strictly adhere to the following format.
FORMAT FOR MAJOR PAPER:
Executive Summary (one page) (An example of an Executive Summary is provided under the content tab of the course)
State the policy or policy statement and provide a brief description of the policy.
Statement of the problem.
Precedent/history of the policy.
Background
• Social
• Economic
• Ethical
• Political
• Legal issues.
Stakeholders
Cost/benefit issues.
Consequences (intended, unintended, impact of not having a policy).
Legal, administrative, and political feasibility.
Alternatives (describe policy options.).
How does the policy fit with established goals and priorities?
Recommendation(s).
Plan for presentation.
Summary and conclusions.