Assignment #2: Policy Implementation (16   points)

Build on Assignment #1. You will cover   the same health problem and the same policy unless I state otherwise. Some   remedial action on Assignment #1 may be required for students to proceed to   Assignment #2. Complete the assignment using the table format provided below.   Except for titles, narrative format is expected with complete sentences. The   table should be single spaced and a maximum of two and a half (2.5) pages.   Also include a cover page and a reference page in APA Format (these do not   count toward the page limit). Except in the case of titles, use complete   sentences, i.e. write using narrative format. No more than 15% of direct   quotes or paraphrasing are permitted in the document. Review the bolded   text in the Class Guidelines section of the syllabus above for formatting   requirements.

HGMT 310 Assignment #2

Student     Name:

Type     your name here.

Assignment     #2 Title:

Provide     a unique short name of your assignment submission and official title of the     federal policy or legislation.

Implementation:

Identify     the federal (or state agency if the federal law places this     on the states) and subunit (such as a department, bureau or     office) responsible for implementing (putting it into effect) the     policy. If multiple agencies are involved, indicate the roles and responsibilities     of each.

Describe     how the legislation is implemented? Any programs implemented as a result of     the policy or law? Are local public health departments involved? Are     collaborating organizations engaged to achieve the aims of the policy? Are     citizen’s involved? Are health provider organizations involved? Are grants     awarded to organizations to execute the policy (i.e. FDA, CDC, etc.)?

Enforcement:

What     federal (or state agency if the federal law places this on the     states) is responsible for enforcement? If multiple agencies     are involved, indicate the roles and responsibilities of each.

What     are the key areas for enforcement? How will compliance be measured, if at     all? What penalties will be assessed, if any?

Impact     on Health Care Organizations:

What     should a Health Care Administrator know about this legislation and its     related implementation? Does the implementation of this policy impact     how Health Care Administrators deliver services? Include five bullets     of how this federal legislation impacts health care organizations operating     in your home state.  How would the Health Care Administrator ensure     compliance?

Resource(s):

What     internet resources are available to health organizations to find updates on     programs implemented as a result of the policy you described?