Health Care Delivery Models and Nursing Practice

Health Care Delivery Models and Nursing Practice
Assessment Descriiption
Examine changes introduced to reform or restructure the U.S. healthcare delivery system. In a 1,000-1,250 word paper, discuss action taken for reform and restructuring and the role of the nurse within this changing environment.
Include the following:

1. Outline a current or emerging healthcare law or federal regulation introduced within the last 5 years to reform or restructure some aspect of the healthcare delivery system. Describe the effect of this on nursing practice and the nurse’s role and responsibility.
2. Discuss how quality measures and pay-for-performance affect patient outcomes. Explain how these affect nursing practice and describe the expectations and responsibilities of the nursing role in these situations.
3. Discuss professional nursing leadership and management roles that have arisen and how they are important in responding to emerging trends and in the promotion of patient safety and quality care in diverse healthcare settings.
4. Research emerging trends. Predict two ways in which the practice of nursing and nursing roles will grow or transform within the next five years in response to upcoming trends or predicted issues in health care.
   You are required to cite a minimum of three sources to complete this assignment. Sources must be published within the last 5 years, appropriate for the assignment criteria, and relevant to nursing practice.
   Prepare this assignment according to the guidelines found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center.
   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 LopesWrite. A link to the LopesWrite technical support articles is located in Class Resources if you need assistance.
   Rubric Criteria
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   Current or Emerging Health Care Law or Federal Regulation and Effect on Nursing Practice, Role, and R
   24.75 points
   Quality Measures Pay for Performance, Patient Outcomes, and Effect on Nursing Practice
   33 points
   Professional Nursing Leadership and Management Roles
   33 points
   Predict Change in Nursing Roles and Nursing Practice
   24.75 points
   Thesis, Position, or Purpose
   11.55 points
   Development, Structure, and Conclusion
   11.55 points
   Evidence
   9.9 points
   Mechanics of Writing
   9.9 points
   Format/Documentation
   6.6 points
   Total165 points