Signature Assignment 1: Integrative Paper (Part 1)

Write a 1,250- to 1,750-word paper in which you:

Describe the health policy you selected in: chosen policy Medication Administration Errors and Patient Safety, Be sure to explain how the policy, legislation, regulations, and role of each differ in the governance of the health care system.

Describe the background of the health policy, including its origination, history, evolution, and effects on stakeholders in the health care system.

Develop a problem statement that describes a dilemma or issue within the chosen policy that needs research.

Create a purpose statement that describes the purpose of the proposed research study, the problem it addresses, the studys setting, and the audience you are targeting with the results.

Examine or explore the research problem by posing 3 research questions that will be the focus of the study. These research questions should fully encompass the purpose of the study, but they should not go beyond the scope of the problem.

Define 6 to 10 terms used in the paper that are important elements of the policy, important elements of the problem, important elements of the research questions, or part of the health care lexicon that people unfamiliar with your topic may not understand. Cite and reference each of those terms.

Cite at least 5 scholarly sources.

Format your paper according to APA guidelines.