Identify and describe the roles of the media in influencing government and its citizens using specific descriptive examples.

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Instructions
You are attending an international journalist event and have been chosen to give a presentation of the roles of the media in influencing government and its citizens. Identify and describe the roles of the media in influencing government and its citizens using specific descriptive examples. Please create a PowerPoint presentation to assist you in your presentation.

As you complete your presentation, be sure to:

  • Use speaker’s notes to expand upon the bullet point main ideas on your slides, making references to research and theory with citation.
  • Proof your work
  • Use visuals (pictures, video, narration, graphs, etc.) to compliment the text in your presentation and to reinforce your content.
  • Do not just write a paper and copy chunks of it into each slide. Treat this as if you were going to give this presentation live.

Presentation Requirements (APA format)

  • Length: 8-10 substantive slides (excluding cover and references slides)
  • Font should not be smaller than size 16-point
  • Parenthetical in-text citations included and formatted in APA style
  • References slide (a minimum of 2 outside scholarly sources plus the textbook and/or the weekly lesson for each course outcome)
  • Title and introduction slide required

Grading
This activity will be graded using the Assignment Grading Rubric.

Tests And ANOVA In Clinical Practice

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t Tests and ANOVA in Clinical Practice

Inferential statistics enable researchers to apply the data they gather and the conclusions they draw from a particular sample to a larger population. As the name implies, inferential statistics focus on inferring whether there is a relationship between two or more variables. These statistical analyses include t tests and analysis of variance (ANOVA). t Tests are part of a group of statistical tests that test hypotheses; in fact, it is necessary to formulate a hypothesis in order to use a t test, because the results of the test can only be interpreted in the context of a scientific hypothesis.

Inferential statistics such as t tests work well for comparing two groups. Although mathematically equivalent to the t test, ANOVA allows for the comparison of more than two groups. Therefore, when three or more groups are involved, the ANOVA should be used.

In this week’s Discussion, you are asked to locate a current research article that utilizes either a t

test or ANOVA analysis. You provide a summary of the research study and of the study’s application to evidence-based practice. You also examine the article’s use of a t test or ANOVA and how either of those statistical analysis tools helped to inform the article’s conclusions and recommendations.

To prepare:

  • Consider      some of the important issues in health care delivery or nursing practice      today. Bring to mind the topics to which you have been exposed through      previous courses in your program of study, as well as any news items that      have caught your attention recently. Select one topic to consider for this      Discussion.
  • Next,      review journal, newspaper, and Internet articles that provide credible      information on your topic (you can choose any nursing topic from Confidentiality or Work      Place Bullying or any other nursing related issue that will be easy to      locate a scholarly research article on which uses a t test      or ANOVA)
  • Then,      select one research article on which to focus that used inferential statistical      analysis (either a t test or      ANOVA) to study the topic.
  • With      information from the Learning Resources in mind, evaluate the purpose and      value of the research study discussed in your selected article and      consider the following questions:
  • Who       comprised the sample in this study?
  • What       were the sources of data?
  • What       inferential statistic was used to analyze the data collected (t test       or ANOVA)?
  • What       were the findings?
  • Ask      yourself: How did using an inferential statistic bring value to the      research study? Did it increase the study’s application to evidence-based      practice?

By tomorrow Wednesday 09/27/17, 8 pm, write a minimum of 550 words essay in APA format with a minimum of 3 references from the list in the instructions area. Include the level one headings as numbered below:

Post a cohesive response that addresses the following:

1) Identify the topic you selected in the first line of your posting. (you can choose any nursing topic from Confidentiality or Work Place Bullying or any other nursing related issue that will be easy to locate a scholarly research article on which uses a t test or ANOVA)

2) Summarize the study discussed in your selected research article and provide a complete APA citation. Include in your summary the sample, data sources, inferential statistic utilized, and findings.

3) Evaluate the purpose and value of this particular research study to the topic.

4) Did using inferential statistics strengthen or weaken the study’s application to evidence-based practice?

Required Readings

Gray, J.R., Grove, S.K., & Sutherland, S. (2017). Burns, and Grove’s the practice of nursing research: Appraisal, synthesis, and generation of evidence (8th ed.). St. Louis, MO: Saunders Elsevier.

Chapter 25, “Using Statistics to Determine Differences”

This excerpt elaborates on how statistics are used to examine causality using procedures such as contingency tables, chi-squares, t tests, and analysis of variance (ANOVA).

Statistics and Data Analysis for Nursing Research

Chapter 5, “Statistical Inference”

This chapter discusses inferential statistics, sampling error, sampling distributions, and the laws of probability. The chapter also introduces key terms such as standard error of mean, hypothesis testing, and parametric test.

Chapter 6, “t Tests: Testing Two Mean Differences”

This chapter considers the various forms of the t test, including the two-sample t test, Kolmogrov-Smirnov test, independent groups t test, and dependent groups t test. The chapter also discusses the many variables involved in these tests such as effect size, meta-analysis, and Cohen’s d.

Chapter 7, “Analysis of Variance” (pp. 137–146 and 155–158)

The first part of this chapter introduces the basic assumptions, requirements, general logic, and terminology surrounding analysis of variance (ANOVA). The second excerpt focuses on sampling distribution of the F ratio and the null and alternative hypotheses.

Jadcherla, S. R., Wang, M., Vijayapal, A. S., & Leuthner, S. R. (2010). Impact of prematurity and co-morbidities on feeding milestones in neonates: A retrospective study. Journal of Perinatology, 30(3), 201–208. doi:10.1038/jp.2009.149

This article outlines the procedures and results of a retrospective study of how perinatal and comorbidity factors affect the rate at which infants meet feeding milestones. The article also includes an application of inferential statistics to the results of the study.

Optional Resources

Shin, J. H. (2009). Application of repeated-measures analysis of variance and hierarchical linear model in nursing research. Nursing Research, 58(3), 211–217. doi:10.1097/NNR.0b013e318199b5ae

Walden University. (n.d.). Analysis of variance. Retrieved August 1, 2011, from http://streaming.waldenu.edu/hdp/researchtutorials/educ8106_player/educ8106_analysis_of_variance_anova.html

Walden University. (n.d.). Inferential statistics. Retrieved August 1, 2011, from http://streaming.waldenu.edu/hdp/researchtutorials/educ8106_player/educ8106_inferential_stats_and_hypothesis_testing.html

Walden University. (n.d.). t-Tests. Retrieved August 1, 2011, from http://streaming.waldenu.edu/hdp/researchtutorials/educ8106_player/educ8106_ttests.html

Create a possible ethical dilemma relating to your chosen field.

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Create a possible ethical dilemma relating to your chosen field. For example: You are a Medical Assistant and your supervising physician consistently asks you to perform procedures that you are not trained for. Or, you are a Medical Biller and your supervisor has asked you to overbill certain procedures because the clinic that you work for is in financial trouble. Using the 7 Step Decision Making Model, apply the facts of your dilemma.

Submit your completed assignment to the drop box below. Please check the Course Calendar for specific due dates.

Save your assignment as a Microsoft Word document. (Mac users, please remember to append the “.docx” extension to the filename.) The name of the file should be your first initial and last name, followed by an underscore and the name of the assignment, and an underscore and the date. An example is shown below:

Develop leadership skills to collaborate on interprofessional teams in the provision of evidence-based, patient-centered care. 

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Benchmark – Electronic Health Record Implementation Paper
This benchmark assignment assesses the following programmatic competencies:

2.3:        Develop leadership skills to collaborate on interprofessional teams in the provision of evidence-based, patient-centered care.

5.2:     Apply professional, ethical, and regulatory standards of practice in the provision of safe, effective health care.

One way informatics can be especially valuable is in capturing data to inspire improvements and quality change in practice. The Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) collects data related to adverse events and safety concerns. If you are working within a practice setting to implement a new electronic health record (EHR) system, this is just one of the many considerations your team would need to plan for during the rollout process.

In a paper of 1,250-1,500 words, address the following questions related to the advanced registered nurse’s role during this type of scenario:

1) What key information would be needed in the database that would allow you to track opportunities for care improvement?

2) What role does informatics play in the ability to capture this data?

3) Which systems and staff members would need to be involved in the design and implementation process and team?

4) What professional, ethical, and regulatory standards must be incorporated into the design and implementation of the system?

5)How would the EHR team ensure that all order sets are part of the new record?

6) How would you communicate the changes, including any kind of transition plan?

7) What measures and steps would you take to evaluate the success of the EHR implementation from a staff, setting, and patient perspective?

8) What leadership skills and theories would facilitate collaboration with the interprofessional team and provide evidence-based, patient-centered care?

You are required to cite five to 10 sources to complete this assignment. Sources must be published within the last 5 years and appropriate for the assignment criteria and nursing content.

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.

Recommending An Evidence-Based Practice Change

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To Prepare:

Reflect on the four peer-reviewed articles you critically appraised in Module 4.
Reflect on your current healthcare organization and think about potential opportunities for evidence-based change.
The Assignment: (Evidence-Based Project)

Part 5: Recommending an Evidence-Based Practice Change

Create an 8- to 9-slide PowerPoint presentation in which you do the following:

Briefly describe your healthcare organization, including its culture and readiness for change. (You may opt to keep various elements of this anonymous, such as your company name.)
Describe the current problem or opportunity for change. Include in this description the circumstances surrounding the need for change, the scope of the issue, the stakeholders involved, and the risks associated with change implementation in general.
Propose an evidence-based idea for a change in practice using an EBP approach to decision making. Note that you may find further research needs to be conducted if sufficient evidence is not discovered.
Describe your plan for knowledge transfer of this change, including knowledge creation, dissemination, and organizational adoption and implementation.
Describe the measurable outcomes you hope to achieve with the implementation of this evidence-based change.
Be sure to provide APA citations of the supporting evidence-based peer reviewed articles you selected to support your thinking.
Add a lessons learned section that includes the following:
A summary of the critical appraisal of the peer-reviewed articles you previously submitted
An explanation about what you learned from completing the evaluation table (1 slide)
An explanation about what you learned from completing the levels of evidence table (1 slide)
An explanation about what you learned from completing the outcomes synthesis table (1 slide)

Emergency Response Planning 

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Activity 6

Emergency Response Planning

Emergency response planning is the organization, coordination, and direction of available resources to respond to an event or bring and emergency under control.

Select one of the scenarios below and complete the activity.

Earthquake Emergency Response

The healthcare team has just been notified that there was an earthquake in the Sentinel Mountains that has destroyed buildings in Industrial Heights and Casper Park residential area of Sentinel City®.

  • Visit the Industrial Heights and Casper Park residential areas of Sentinel City® and consider the impact zone of an earthquake.  Observe the services, routes and populations that may be involved with the city as a result of the earthquake.
  • Create a report that describes the potential public health effects, infrastructure damage and environmental hazards related to the earthquake.  Describe the members and roles of the emergency management team and organizations (public and private) that would be activated in Sentinel City®.
  • Who are the members of the emergency response team that will be deployed? What private and public resources will assist with the response in the short and long term?
  • What are the risks and benefits of the quick public responses that will be shared on social media?

Tornado Emergency Response

The healthcare team has just been notified that there was a tornado that ripped through Casper Park and Acer Tech Center in Sentinel City®.

  • Visit the Casper Park and Acer Tech Center areas of Sentinel City® and consider the impact zone of the tornado.  Observe the services, routes and populations that may be involved with the city as a result of the tornado.
  • Create a report that describes the potential public health effects, infrastructure damage and environmental hazards related to the tornado.  Describe the members and roles of the emergency management team and organizations (public and private) that would be activated in Sentinel City®.
  • Who are the members of the emergency response team that will be deployed? What private and public resources will assist with the response in the short and long term?
  • What are the risks and benefits of the quick public responses that will be shared on social media?

Civic Disturbance Emergency Response

The healthcare team has just been notified that there is a civic disturbance at City Hall with injuries in Sentinel City®.

  • Visit the area City Hall.  Observe the services, routes and populations that may be involved with the city as a result of the civic disturbance.
  • Create a report that describes the potential public health effects and environmental hazards related to the civic disturbance.  Describe the members and roles of the emergency management team and organizations (public and private) that would be activated in Sentinel City®.
  • Who are the members of the emergency response team that will be deployed? What private and public resources will assist with the response in the short and long term?
  • What are the risks and benefits of the quick public responses that will be shared on social media?

Reading and Resources

Additional Instructions:

  1. All submissions should have a title page and reference page.
  2. Utilize a minimum of two scholarly resources.
  3. Adhere to grammar, spelling and punctuation criteria.
  4. Adhere to APA compliance guidelines.
  5. Adhere to the chosen Submission Option for Delivery of Activity guidelines.

Submission Option

  • 2 to 3-page paper. Include title and reference pages.

Required Uniform Assignment

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  •   NR 103 Week 6 Transitions Paper – Delegation in Professional Nursing Paper (Delegation)
  •   NR-103 Week 6 Transitions Paper – Rewarding Employees for Safety (Safety)
  •   NR 103 Week 6 Transitions Paper – The Importance of Prioritizing Nurses (Prioritization)
Purpose

The purpose of this assignment is to explore a critical concept in nursing. The student will be able to demonstrate application of information literacy and ability to utilize resources (library, writing center, SmartThinking, APA resources, Turn-It-In, and others) through literature search and writing the paper.

Requirements and Guidelines

Pick one of the following topics and find a scholarly nursing journal article that discusses this
nursing topic. The topics are:

  •   Safety
  •   Delegation
  •   Prioritization
  •   Caring

After you find a scholarly nursing journal article using the Chamberlain library resources, you will
complete a 1-page summary and reflection on the article. The paper should be completed in APA
format and include the following:

  •   A cover page (not included in the page number requirement).
  •   A reference page (not included in the page number requirement).
  •   One direct quote from one of your references, appropriately cited in the body of your paper.
  •   One indirect quote (or paraphrased reference) appropriately cited in the body of your paper.
  •   Citations and references in APA format.

Details: Collaborative Decision Making Through Shared Governance

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Details: Collaborative Decision Making Through Shared Governance

Attend a committee meeting in your health care organization
Attend a committee meeting in your health care organization. If you are not currently employed in a health care setting, you may elect to attend a committee meeting at another company, a community center, a local school, local chamber of commerce or other professional organization.

Observe the interactions between committee members and the process used by the committee to arrive at decisions.

In 500-750 words, describe the function of the committee and the roles of those in attendance. Describe your observations of the interactions between members of the committee and determine whether the process used to arrive at decisions is a form of shared governance.

Prepare this assignment according to the APA guidelines

In addition to your textbook, “The Interprofessional Health Care Team: Leadership and Development”. A minimum of FOUR academic references from credible sources are required for this assignment.

Benchmark- Research Critique And Picot Statement Final Draft

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FOLLOW EVERY INSTRUCTION.. YOU HAVE TO USE THE DOCUMENTS ATTACHED BELLOW TO ANSWER THE SSIGMENT.. USE RUBRICS TO ANSWER THE ASSIGMENT..HAS TO BE FREE OF PLAGIARISM.

 

Details:

Prepare this assignment as a 1,500-1,750 word paper using the instructor feedback from the Topic 1, 2, and 3 assignments and the guidelines below.

PICOT Statement 

Revise the PICOT statement you wrote in the Topic 1 assignment.

The final PICOT statement will provide a framework for your capstone project (the project students must complete during their final course in the RN-BSN program of study).

Research Critiques

In the Topic 2 and Topic 3 assignments you completed a qualitative and quantitative research critique. Use the feedback you received from your instructor on these assignments to finalize the critical analysis of the study by making appropriate revisions.

The completed analysis should connect to your identified practice problem of interest that is the basis for your PICOT statement.

Refer to “Research Critique Guidelines.” Questions under each heading should be addressed as a narrative in the structure of a formal paper.

Proposed Evidence-Based Practice Change

Discuss the link between the PICOT statement, the research articles, and the nursing practice problem you identified. Include relevant details and supporting explanation and use that information to propose evidence-based practice changes.

Prepare this assignment according to the APA 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 Turnitin. Please refer to the directions in the Student Success Center.

 

 

                                                 RUBRICS

 

 

Benchmark – Research Critiques and PICOT Statement Final Draft

1
Unsatisfactory
0.00%
2
Less than Satisfactory
75.00%
3
Satisfactory
83.00%
4
Good
94.00%
5
Excellent
100.00%
60.0 %Content
5.0 % Nursing Practice Problem and PICOT Statement
A nursing practice problem is not clearly described and/or a PICOT statement is not included.
PICOT statement describes a nursing practice problem but lacks reliable sources.
PICOT statement describes a nursing practice problem and includes a few reliable sources.
PICOT statement articulates a nursing practice problem using supporting information from reliable sources.
PICOT statement clearly articulates a nursing practice problem using substantial supporting information from numerous reliable sources.
5.0 % Background of Study
Background of study including problem, significance to nursing, purpose, objective, and research questions is incomplete.
Background of study including problem, significance to nursing, purpose, objective, and research questions is included but lacks relevant details and explanation.
Background of study including problem, significance to nursing, purpose, objective, and research questions is partially complete and includes some relevant details and explanation.
Background of study including problem, significance to nursing, purpose, objective, and research questions is complete and includes relevant details and explanation.
Background of study including problem, significance to nursing, purpose, objective, and research questions is thorough with substantial relevant details and extensive explanation.
5.0 % Method of Study
Discussion of method of study including discussion of conceptual/theoretical framework is incomplete.
Discussion of method of study including discussion of conceptual/theoretical framework is included but lacks relevant details and explanation.
Discussion of method of study including discussion of conceptual/theoretical framework is partially complete and includes some relevant details and explanation.
Discussion of method of study including discussion of conceptual/theoretical framework is complete and includes relevant details and explanation.
Discussion of method of study including discussion of conceptual/theoretical framework is thorough with substantial relevant details and extensive explanation.
5.0 % Results of Study
Discussion of study results including findings and implications for nursing practice is incomplete.
Discussion of study results including findings and implications for nursing practice is included but lacks relevant details and explanation.
Discussion of study results including findings and implications for nursing practice is partially complete and includes some relevant details and explanation.
Discussion of study results including findings and implications for nursing practice is complete and includes relevant details and explanation.
Discussion of study results including findings and implications for nursing practice is thorough with substantial relevant details and extensive explanation.
5.0 % Ethical Considerations
Discussion of ethical considerations associated with the conduct of nursing research is incomplete.
Discussion of ethical considerations associated with the conduct of nursing research is included but lacks relevant details and explanation.
Discussion of ethical considerations associated with the conduct of nursing research is partially complete and includes some relevant details and explanation.
Discussion of ethical considerations associated with the conduct of nursing research is complete and includes relevant details and explanation.
Discussion of ethical considerations associated with the conduct of nursing research is thorough with substantial relevant details and extensive explanation.
5.0 % Conclusion
Conclusion does not summarize a critical appraisal and applicability of findings.
Conclusion is vague and does not discuss importance to nursing.
Conclusion summarizes utility of the research and importance to nursing practice.
Conclusion summarizes utility of the research from the critical appraisal and the findings importance to nursing practice.
Conclusion summarizes utility of the research from the critical appraisal, knowledge learned, and the importance of the findings to nursing practice.
10.0 % Evidence of Revision
Final paper does not demonstrate incorporation of feedback or evidence of revision on research critiques.
Incorporation of research critique feedback or evidence of revision is incomplete.
Incorporation of research critique feedback and evidence of revision are present.
Evidence of incorporation of research critique feedback and revision is clearly provided.
Evidence of incorporation of research critique feedback and revision is comprehensive and thoroughly developed.
10.0 % PICOT Statement, Research Article, and Nursing Practice Problem Link (C. 2.2)
Discussion of the link between the PICOT statement, research articles, and nursing practice problem is not included.
Discussion of the link between the PICOT statement, research articles, and nursing practice problem is incomplete or incorrect.
Discussion of the link between the PICOT statement, research articles, and nursing practice problem is included but lacks relevant details and supporting explanation.
Discussion of the link between the PICOT statement, research articles, and nursing practice problem is complete and includes relevant details and supporting explanation.
Discussion of the link between the PICOT statement, research articles, and nursing practice problem is extremely thorough with substantial relevant details and extensive supporting explanation.
10.0 % Proposed Evidence-Based Practice Change (C. 3.2)
The proposed evidence-based practice change is not included.
The proposed evidence-based practice change is incomplete or incorrect.
Discussion of the link between the PICOT statement, research articles, and nursing practice problem is included but lacks relevant details and supporting explanation. The proposed evidence-based practice change is included but lacks supporting explanation and relevant details.
The proposed evidence-based practice change is complete and includes supporting explanation and relevant details.
The proposed evidence-based practice change is extremely thorough and includes substantial supporting explanation and numerous relevant details.
30.0 %Organization and Effectiveness
10.0 % Thesis Development and Purpose
Paper lacks any discernible overall purpose or organizing claim.
Thesis is insufficiently developed or vague. Purpose is not clear.
Thesis is apparent and appropriate to purpose.
Thesis is clear and forecasts the development of the paper. Thesis is descriptive and reflective of the arguments and appropriate to the purpose.
Thesis is comprehensive and contains the essence of the paper. Thesis statement makes the purpose of the paper clear.
10.0 % Argument Logic and Construction
Statement of purpose is not justified by the conclusion. The conclusion does not support the claim made. Argument is incoherent and uses noncredible sources.
Sufficient justification of claims is lacking. Argument lacks consistent unity. There are obvious flaws in the logic. Some sources have questionable credibility.
Argument is orderly, but may have a few inconsistencies. The argument presents minimal justification of claims. Argument logically, but not thoroughly, supports the purpose. Sources used are credible. Introduction and conclusion bracket the thesis.
Argument shows logical progressions. Techniques of argumentation are evident. There is a smooth progression of claims from introduction to conclusion. Most sources are authoritative.
Argument is clear and convincing and presents a persuasive claim in a distinctive and compelling manner. All sources are authoritative.
10.0 % Mechanics of Writing (includes spelling, punctuation, grammar, language use)
Surface errors are pervasive enough that they impede communication of meaning. Inappropriate word choice or sentence construction is used.
Frequent and repetitive mechanical errors distract the reader. Inconsistencies in language choice (register), sentence structure, or word choice are present.
Some mechanical errors or typos are present, but they are not overly distracting to the reader. Correct sentence structure and audience-appropriate language are used.
Prose is largely free of mechanical errors, although a few may be present. A variety of sentence structures and effective figures of speech are used.
Writer is clearly in command of standard, written, academic English.
10.0 %Format
5.0 % Paper Format (use of appropriate style for the major and assignment)
Template is not used appropriately or documentation format is rarely followed correctly.
Template is used, but some elements are missing or mistaken; lack of control with formatting is apparent.
Template is used, and formatting is correct, although some minor errors may be present.
Template is fully used; There are virtually no errors in formatting style.
All format elements are correct.
5.0 % Documentation of Sources (citations, footnotes, references, bibliography, etc., as appropriate to assignment and style)
Sources are not documented.
Documentation of sources is inconsistent or incorrect, as appropriate to assignment and style, with numerous formatting errors.
Sources are documented, as appropriate to assignment and style, although some formatting errors may be present.
Sources are documented, as appropriate to assignment and style, and format is mostly correct.
Sources are completely and correctly documented, as appropriate to assignment and style, and format is free of error.
100 % Total Weightage

Legislation Comparison Grid And Testimony/Advocacy Statement

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To Prepare:

  • Select a bill that has been proposed (not one that has  been enacted) using the congressional websites provided in the Learning  Resources.

The Assignment: (1- to 2-page Comparison Grid; 1- to 2-page Legislation Testimony/Advocacy Statement)

Part 1: Legislation Comparison Grid

Based on the health-related bill (proposed, not enacted) you  selected, complete the Legislation Comparison Grid Template. Be sure to  address the following:

  • Determine the legislative intent of the bill you have reviewed.
  • Identify the proponents/opponents of the bill.
  • Identify the target populations addressed by the bill.
  • Where in the process is the bill currently? Is it in hearings or committees?
  • Is it receiving press coverage?

Part 2: Legislation Testimony/Advocacy Statement

Based on the health-related bill you selected, develop a 1- to  2-page Legislation Testimony/Advocacy Statement that addresses the  following:

  • Advocate a position for the bill you selected and write testimony in support of your position.
  • Describe how you would address the opponent to your position. Be specific and provide examples.
  • Recommend at least one amendment to the bill in support of your position.