HCM 550 Saudi Electronic University Healthcare Policy Analysis Worksheet

Module 12: Critical Thinking

Interview Regarding a Healthcare Policy or Assessment (110 points)

Identify someone in the healthcare field who may have created a policy or assessment to improve healthy living.  Contact that individual to conduct an interview about the policy.

Consider whether the policy or assessment is effective, and how your interviewee feels how it might be improved. Be sure to include the following information in your interview:

Identify the interviewee.

The goals and objectives of your interview.

Location of the organization and how the interviewee is involved/position.

Description of the policy.

• What are some of the challenges regarding the policy development?
• What were some of the benefits of the policy?

Are there recommendations for improving the policy? 

• Here are some suggested questions:

What are the mission and vision statements for your organization?

• How do these mission and vision statements assist in helping your organization focus on healthy living promotions?
• How are the daily operations for your organization meeting policy? What are some of the areas that may lead to improvement regarding any policy updates?
• What are some of the challenges that you are currently experiencing with your policy revisions?
• What are some of the benefits your policy is providing to patients, or clients?

What are some of the recommendations that you may have regarding policy improvement both internally and externally?