Healthcare Program Policy Evaluation Assessment on PDMPs

Healthcare Program Policy Evaluation Assessment on PDMPs

This is an assignment that discusses the Healthcare Program/Policy Evaluation assessment on PDMPS (Prescription drug monitoring programs).

Healthcare Program/Policy Evaluation assessment on PDMPs

Firstly, find a policy for Prescription drug monitoring programs (PDMPs) for opiod prevention (the state I reside in is NJ): https://www.cdc.gov/drugoverdose/pdmp/states.html. Then, type directly into the template attached.

Secondly, nurses can play a very important role assessing program/policy evaluation for the same reasons that they can be so important to program/policy design. Nurses bring expertise and patient advocacy that can add significant insight and impact.

In this Assignment, you will practice applying this expertise and insight by selecting an existing healthcare program or policy evaluation and reflecting on the criteria used to measure the effectiveness of the program/policy.

Thirdly, select an existing community, state, or federal policy evaluation. Review community, state, or federal policy evaluation and reflect on the criteria used to measure the effectiveness of the program or policy described.

Guidelines

Lastly, the Assignment: (2–3 pages) should base on the program or policy evaluation you selected, complete the Healthcare Program/‌‌‍‌‌‍‍‍‌‍‍‌‍‍‍‌‌‌‍Policy Evaluation Analysis Template. Be sure to address the following:

Describe the healthcare program or policy outcomes. How was the success of the program or policy measured?

How many people did the program or policy selected reach? Also, describe how much of an impact did you realize with the program or policy selected?

At what point in program implementation was the program or policy evaluation conducted? Then, identify what data was used to conduct the program or policy evaluation?

What specific information on unintended consequences was identified? Then, identify what stakeholders were in the evaluation of the program or policy? Who would benefit most from the results and reporting of the program or policy evaluation? Be specific and provide examples.

Did the program or policy meet the original intent and objectives? Why or why not? Would you recommend implementing this program or policy in your place of work? Why or why not? Identify at least two ways that you, as a nurse advocate, could become involved in evaluating a program or policy after 1 year of implementati‌‌‍‌‌‍‍‍‌‍‍‌‍‍‍‌‌‌‍on.