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Case Introduction (One paragraph required, two-paragraph maximum)

· Include name, age, diagnosis, and minimal other important components.

· Be sure to follow ethical guidelines by specifically stating a pseudonym is used.

· Provide in written paragraph form, no references necessary.

Target Behavior (Two-paragraph maximum)

· State the target behavior.

· Provide an operational definition for the target behavior with an example and non-example.

· Describe how changing this behavior will significantly improve the individual’s life.

· Confirm the function of the target behavior.

· Provide in written paragraph form, no references necessary.

Intervention Plan (Outline with 3–5 sentence explanation)

· Use bullet points to state every procedure that will be used.

· A minimum of one proactive strategy and one reactive strategy including any or all of the following is required:

· Antecedent strategy.

· Replacement behavior with teaching and reinforcement strategy.

· Consequent strategy.

· Use a second-level bullet point to provide 3–5 sentences to describe how this procedure will be implemented for your specific case study.

· Provide at least one citation to support each procedure. No rationale is required for reference choices.

For example:

1. Antecedent Strategy

a. Procedure 1 (Smith, 2020)

i. Procedure 1 will be implemented by setting a timer for two minutes and Individual A will be provided a break every time the timer goes off.

2. Replacement Behavior/Teaching Strategies

a. Label Replacement Behavior

i. Text here

b. Teaching Procedure 1 (Roma et al., 2017)

i. Text here

3. Consequent Strategy

a. Procedure 1 (Jones, 2021)

i. Text here

Measurement and Intervention Effectiveness (Two paragraphs expected, one-page maximum)

· What type of data will you collect?

· How will you ensure that the intervention is effective, based on the data collected?

· How will you ensure that the data being collected and analyzed are accurate? What specific type of IOA will you collect?

· What will you do if the data are not being collected accurately or if the treatment is ineffective?

· Use resources to support your choices.

Audience to Be Trained (One paragraph expected)

· Select an audience using pseudonym, if names are used:

· Caregiver: parent, grandparent, other.

· School staff: teachers, aides, other.

· Behavior Intervention Staff: center, community, or home based, RBT, direct care staff, group home staff, other.

· Justify audience choice. Why is this the most important audience to be trained for your specific individual?

· No external resources are necessary.

Training Plan (Two paragraphs expected, one-page maximum)

· Provide an overview of what will be included in your virtual training.

· What will the audience learn? How long? Which interventions/data collection should they have an understanding of after? How will they be provided feedback?

· Provide an overview of what will be included in subsequent in-person training.

· Where will the in-person training be done? Who will be included? What are the expectations of everyone involved? How long will it take?

· Justify these choices for training.

· Use external resources to support your training plan.

Performance Monitoring (Two paragraphs expected, one-paragraph maximum)

· Provide an overview of components of the treatment that must be monitored.

· Different interventions, prompting, creating learning opportunities, teaching procedures, and so on.

· Provide an overview of how you will monitor the performance of those implementing the interventions.

· How will you know they are ready to implement alone after training? How will you provide feedback during intervention implementation? What type of data will you collect and how often? What tools might you use? (such as a fidelity checklist)

· Describe the reaction and steps necessary if the performance does not meet the standards.

References

Follow current APA guidelines.

Question

· Use your Week 1 Discussion post to help with this assignment. (covid-19 Pandemic paper)  

To Prepare:

· Review the agenda priorities of the current/sitting U.S. president and at least one previous presidential administration.

· Select an issue related to healthcare that was addressed by two U.S. presidential administrations (current and previous).

· Consider how you would communicate the importance of a healthcare issue to a legislator/policymaker or a member of their staff for inclusion on an agenda.

The Assignment: (1- to 2-page Comparison Grid, 1-Page Analysis, and 1-page narrative) with a title page. This is an APA paper. Use 2-3 course resources and at least 2 outside resources.

Part 1: Agenda Comparison Grid

Use the Agenda Comparison Grid Template found in the Learning Resources and complete the Part 1: Agenda Comparison Grid based on the current/sitting U.S. president (Biden)and the previous president(Trump), and their agendas related to the population health concern you selected. Be sure to address the following:

· Identify and provide a brief description of the population health concern you selected.

· Explain how each of the presidential administrations approached the issue.

· Identify the allocation of resources that the presidents dedicated to this issue.

Part 2: Agenda Comparison Grid Analysis

Using the information you recorded in Part 1: Agenda Comparison Grid on the template, complete the Part 2: Agenda Comparison Grid Analysis portion of the template, by addressing the following:

· Which administrative agency (like HHS, CDC, FDA, OHSA) would most likely be responsible for helping you address the healthcare issue you selected and why is this agency the most helpful for the issue?

· How do you think your selected healthcare issue might get on the presidential agenda? How does it stay there?

· An entrepreneur/champion/sponsor helps to move the issue forward. Who would you choose to be the entrepreneur/champion/sponsor (this can be a celebrity, a legislator, an agency director, or others) of the healthcare issue you selected and why would this person be a good entrepreneur/ champion/sponsor? An example is Michael J. Fox is champion for Parkinson’s disease.

Part 3: Fact Sheet

Using the information recorded on the template in Parts 1 and 2, develop a 1-page fact sheet that you could use to communicate with a policymaker/legislator or a member of their staff for this healthcare issue. Be sure to address the following:

· Summarize why this healthcare issue is important and should be included in the agenda for legislation.

· Justify the role of the nurse in agenda setting for healthcare issues.

Resources for references (Use 2-3 from this list)

· Milstead, J. A., & Short, N. M. (2019).  Health policy and politics: A nurse's guide (6th ed.). Jones & Bartlett Learning.

· Chapter 1, “Informing Public Policy: An Important Role for Registered Nurses” (pp. 11–13 only)

· Chapter 2, “Agenda Setting: What Rises to a Policymaker’s Attention?” (pp. 17–36)

· Chapter 10, “Overview: The Economics and Finance of Health Care” (pp. 171–180)

· Chapter 12, “An Insider’s Guide to Engaging in Policy Activities”

· “Creating a Fact Sheet” (pp. 217-221)

· DeMarco, R., & Tufts, K. A. (2014).  The mechanics of writing a policy brief Links to an external site. .  Nursing Outlook, 62(3), 219–224.

· Kingdon, J.W. (2001). A model of agenda-setting with applications.  Law Review M.S.U.-D.C.L Links to an external site. ., 2(331)

· Lamb, G., Newhouse, R., Beverly, C., Toney, D. A., Cropley, S., Weaver, C. A., Kurtzman, E., … Peterson, C. (2015).  Policy agenda for nurse-led care coordination Links to an external site. .  Nursing Outlook, 63(4), 521–530. doi:10.1016/j.outlook.2015.06.003.

· O’Rourke, N. C., Crawford, S. L., Morris, N. S., & Pulcini, J. (2017).  Political efficacy and participation of nurse practitioners Links to an external site. .  Policy, Politics, and Nursing Practice, 18(3), 135–148.

· Institute of Medicine (US) Committee on Enhancing Environmental Health Content in Nursing Practice, Pope, A. M., Snyder, M. A., & Mood, L. H. (Eds.). (n.d.).  Nursing health, & environment  Links to an external site. :  Strengthening the relationship to improve the public's health.

· USA.gov. (n.d.).  A-Z index of U.S. government departments and agencies  Links to an external site. . Retrieved September 20, 2018, from https://www.usa.gov/federal-agencies/a

· USA.gov. (n.d.).  Executive departments  Links to an external site. . Retrieved September 20, 2018, from https://www.usa.gov/executive-departments

· The White House. (n.d.).  The cabinet  Links to an external site. . Retrieved September 20, 2018, from https://www.whitehouse.gov/the-trump-administration/the-cabinet/

· Document:  Agenda Comparison Grid Template (Word document)

Rubric for grading

Part 1: Agenda Comparison GridExplain how each of the presidential administrations approached the issue. Identify the allocations of resources that the two presidents dedicated to this issue. The response clearly and accurately explains how the presidential administrations approached the issue and identifies the resource allocations dedicated to the issue.

Part 2: Agenda Comparison Grid Analysis- Address the following:Which administrative agency would most likely be responsible for helping you address the healthcare issue you selected? Why is this agency most helpful?How do you think your selected healthcare issue might get on the agenda? How does it stay there?Who would you choose to be the entrepreneur/ champion/sponsor or the healthcare. The response clearly and accurately identifies an administrative agency most likely to be responsible for addressing the selected healthcare issue and why that agency is most helpful. ...Response clearly and accurately explains how the healthcare issue gets on the agenda and remains there. ...The response clearly and accurately identifies and justifies the entrepreneur/champion/sponsor of the healthcare issue selected.

This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomePart 3: Fact SheetBased on your Agenda Comparison Grid for the healthcare issue you selected, develop a 1-2-page narrative that you could use to communicate with a policy- maker/legislator or a member of their staff for this healthcare issue.Summarize why this healthcare issue is important and should be included in the agenda for legislation.Justify the role of the nurse in agenda setting for healthcare issues. Creates an accurate and thorough fact sheet. ...Using sufficient evidence, the response provides an accurate synthesis of evidence on why this healthcare issue is important and should be included in the agenda for legislation. ...Response accurately justifies the role of the nurse in agenda setting for healthcare issues.

Resources- Response includes 3 or more course resources and 2 or more outside sources.

Written Expression and Formatting: ParagraphParagraphs make clear points that support well developed ideas, low logically, and demonstrate continuity of ideas. Sentences are carefully focused--neither long and rambling nor short and lacking substance. Paragraphs and sentences follow writing standards for flow, continuity, and clarity.

This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeWritten Expression and Formatting: English Writing StandardsCorrect grammar, mechanics, and proper punctuation. Uses correct grammar, spelling, and punctuation with no errors.

Written Expression and Formatting: The paper follows correct APA format for title page, headings, font, spacing, indentations, parenthetical/in- text citations, and reference list. Uses correct APA format with no errors.

Agenda Comparison Grid Assignment Template for Part 1 and Part 2

Part 1: Agenda Comparison Grid

Use this Agenda Comparison Grid to document information about the population health/healthcare issue you selected and the presidential agendas. By completing this grid, you will develop a more in depth understanding of your selected issue and how you might position it politically based on the presidential agendas.

You will use the information in the Part 1: Agenda Comparison Grid to complete the remaining Part 2 and Part 3 of your Assignment.

Identify the Population Health concern you selected.
Describe the Population Health concern you selected.
Administration (President Name)
Explain how each of the two presidential administrations approached the issue.
Identify the allocations of resources that the current and previous presidents dedicated to this issue.

Part 2: Agenda Comparison Grid Analysis

Using the information you recorded in Part 1: Agenda Comparison Grid, complete the following to document information about the population health/healthcare issue you selected

Administration
Which administrative agency (like HHS, CDC, FDA, OHSA) would most likely be responsible for helping you address the healthcare issue you selected? Why is this agency the most helpful?
How do you think your selected healthcare issue might get on the presidential agenda? How does it stay there?
Who would you choose to be the entrepreneur/ champion/sponsor (this can be a celebrity, a legislator, an agency director, or others) of the healthcare issue you selected? An example is Michael J. Fox a champion for Parkinson’s disease.