For this assignment, you will research and prepare a community-level strategic plan that addresses a key public health issue.
Potential topics may include:
Using prenatal and infancy home visits to prevent child abuse and neglect
Preventing falls in the elderly
Reducing population salt intake
Reducing tobacco use among adults
Preventing risky sexual behavior among youth and young adults
Reducing drug experimentation among young adults
Include the following in your paper:
Introduction:
Provide an overview of the community health issue as described in Part A with identified causes and influences, including knowledge gaps.
Detail the prevalence of the issue inside and outside the United States.
Describe potential monetary costs associated with the issue in the United States.
You must include data as part of your introduction (images, charts, graphs, etc., may be included as well as written data).
Describe advance practice roles and management strategies that affect change at the community level.
Identify key community and social resources that negatively and positively affect the selected issue.
Identify changes or enhancements in community-related services for your selected topic.
Develop a strategic plan that could decrease the prevalence of your selected topic.The goals for this plan needs to be specific, measurable, attainable, realistic, and time-bound. Include how your plan takes into consideration health literacy, socioeconomic factors, and cultural differences.
Conclusion:
A summary of the goals and challenges
An assessment of the outlook for action/progress
Appendix A: Include your community assessment from Week 3 as Appendix A.
Your paper should be 3–5 pages in length (not including the cover or reference pages). Use APA throughout.
Include 2–3 scholarly sources that are carefully selected and appropriate to the topic. References should be current—no more than four years old.
Due: Sunday, 11:59 p.m. (Pacific time)
Points: 110
Review the rubric for further information on how your assignment will be graded.
Before you begin, review some strategic plans to garner ideas for developing your own strategic plan.
ACL strategic plan (2018–2022) Links to an external site.
A strategic plan to make improvements in the network of community-based long term care and supportive services for older adults and adults with disabilities in San FranciscoLinks to an external site.
Rubric
Paper/Essay Rubric 110pt
Paper/Essay Rubric 110pt
Criteria
Ratings
Pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeContent
40 pts
The writer clearly and effectively responds to the assignment.
31.6 pts
The response to the assignment is generally adequate but may not be thorough.
23.6 pts
The writer does not respond to the assignment.
40 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeFocus and Detail
30 pts
There is one clear, well-focused topic. Main ideas are clear and are well supported by detailed and accurate information.
23.7 pts
There is one clear, well-focused topic. Main ideas are clear but are not well supported by detailed information.
17.7 pts
The topic and main ideas are not clear.
30 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeOrganization
30 pts
The introduction is inviting, states the main topic, and provides an overview of the paper. Information is relevant and presented in a logical order. The conclusion is strong.
23.7 pts
The introduction states the main topic and provides an overview of the paper. A conclusion is included.
17.7 pts
There is no clear introduction, structure, or conclusion.
30 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeMechanics and APA
10 pts
The assignment consistently follows current APA format and is free from errors in formatting, citation, and references. No grammatical, spelling, or punctuation errors. All sources are cited and referenced correctly.
7.9 pts
The assignment consistently follows current APA format with only isolated and inconsistent mistakes and/or has a few grammatical, spelling, or punctuation errors. Most sources are cited and referenced correctly.
5.9 pts
The assignment does not follow current APA format and/or has many grammatical, spelling, or punctuation errors. Many sources are cited and referenced incorrectly, or citations and references are missing.
10 pts
Total Points: 110
