Write a letter using a Professional Business format to U.S. Congressman Steny Hoyer (of Mayrlands 5th Congressional District)
Examine U.S. healthcare policy structures and the role of the nursing leader as a change agent at the public policy table
Policy issues that need to be addressed...
Letter Topic - (Costs of drugs in the United States as compared to other countries)
Write a letter using a professional business format to one of your Federal legislators outlining what the issue is and why it is important. The letter will address:
The current policy structure. - including any relevant historical information
about the policy.
The need for the change- including the specific rationale for change.
The suggested change- includes information about the characteristics
of the change that differ from the current policy structure.
Cost implications if the change is implemented- including both monetary and other potential
costs as applicable.
The role the nurse as a change agent will take at the policy table- including actions that the nurse can take to
influence policy-makers.