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Healthcare administrators are responsible for analyzing the efficacy of internal policies, and determining when new policy development is needed. For this assignment, you will conduct research on education and degree attainment as it relates to healthcare organization policy. Use the following information to complete this assignment:

Assignment type: Podcast (audio) and written outline

Your role: Healthcare administrator, policy development specialist.

Your audience: Other healthcare administrators, clinical medical professionals, health policy advocates.

Required Podcast content: Explain how administrators can develop an education attainment policy within their organization. For example: requiring a BSN for all non-entry level RN employment. Include information that speaks to your research on the topic, influencing factors (internal and external), barriers and risks, benefits, goals and objectives, etc.

Required Outline content: Create an outline that summarizes key points of your podcast. This does not need to be a word-for-word script.

APA: A minimum of three references should be included to support your content.

 

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This assignment has 2 deliverables for upload. Please review carefully.

• Podcast: audio file

You can record you podcast directly in Canvas by following these instructions, how to create and submit a media file in Canvas Download how to create and submit a media file in Canvas[PDF].

• Outline: Word document

Assignment Resource(s)

Listen to these podcasts about health policy to familiarize yourself with the tone and atmosphere you will want to create.

• The Healthcare Policy Podcast by David Introcaso.Links to an external site.

Struggling with where to start this assignment? Follow this guide to tackle your assignment easily!

Step 1: Understand Your Role and Audience

• Role: Healthcare administrator and policy development specialist

• Audience: Other administrators, clinical professionals, and health policy advocates

• Tailor content to professional and evidence-based communication

👉 Tutor tip: Think of yourself as informing and persuading colleagues about education attainment policy.

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Step 2: Select a Policy Topic

• Focus on education attainment within your organization, e.g.:

  • Requiring a BSN for all non-entry level RNs

  • Encouraging advanced degrees for leadership positions

• Be specific so your podcast and outline can provide actionable recommendations

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Step 3: Conduct Research

• Find at least three scholarly sources on:

  • Impact of degree attainment on patient outcomes

  • Organizational policy and workforce development

  • Barriers and benefits of implementing education requirements

• Use open-access or library resources for APA-citable references

• Take notes on internal factors (staff readiness, costs, culture) and external factors (regulatory requirements, accreditation standards)

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Step 4: Organize Podcast Content

Your podcast should include:

1. Introduction (1–2 minutes)

   • State your role and topic

   • Explain the importance of education attainment policies

2. Policy Development (3–4 minutes)

   • Steps to develop a policy (needs assessment, stakeholder engagement, policy draft)

   • Goals and objectives (e.g., improving patient outcomes, professional growth)

3. Influencing Factors (2–3 minutes)

   • Internal: organizational culture, staff readiness, budget

   • External: licensing requirements, accreditation, labor market trends

4. Barriers and Risks (2 minutes)

   • Resistance from staff, funding constraints, recruitment challenges

5. Benefits (2 minutes)

   • Higher-quality patient care, reduced turnover, enhanced professional development

6. Conclusion (1 minute)

   • Summarize key points and next steps for implementation

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Step 5: Create the Outline (Word Document)

Your outline should:

• Summarize all main points from the podcast

• Include bullet points, not a word-for-word script

• Align with APA-style citations for your references

Outline Structure Example:

1. Introduction

   • Role, topic, and importance

2. Policy Development Steps

   • Needs assessment

   • Drafting policy

   • Stakeholder engagement

3. Influencing Factors

   • Internal factors

   • External factors

4. Barriers and Risks

5. Benefits of Policy

6. Conclusion and Next Steps

7. References

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Step 6: Podcast Recording Tips

• Speak clearly and professionally

• Maintain conversational tone, as if presenting to colleagues

• Use examples or brief case studies to illustrate points

• Keep your length between 8–12 minutes (adjust per assignment instructions)

• Submit as an audio file via Canvas

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Step 7: APA Formatting and References

• Include in-text citations in your outline

• Include a reference slide or reference section in your outline

• Minimum three scholarly references; examples:

  1. American Nurses Association. (2021). Nursing: Scope and standards of practice (4th ed.).

  2. Aiken, L. H., et al. (2014). Impact of hospital nurse staffing on patient outcomes: A systematic review. Journal of Nursing Administration, 44(2), 71–77. https://doi.org/xxxx

  3. Institute of Medicine. (2011). The future of nursing: Leading change, advancing health. National Academies Press.

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Step 8: Submission Checklist

• Podcast recorded and uploaded to Canvas

• Outline document includes all key points with APA references

• Podcast and outline content are aligned

• Clear professional tone, organized, and concise

• Evidence-based recommendations included

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Step 9: Suggested Open-Access Resources for Research

1. PubMed Central – https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/

2. Google Scholar – https://scholar.google.com

3. Frontiers in Nursing / Healthcare – https://www.frontiersin.org

4. Open Access Journal of Nursing – https://www.oajournals.info

5. Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) – https://www.ahrq.gov

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