Introduction to population or problem

Health Policy Paper PLEASE FOLLOW THE MATRIX TOPIC OF SUBSTANCE ABUSE ATTACHED BELOW.
Health policy unfolds daily and drives clinical practice in the US. The student will investigate current policies or legislation underway for a specific health-related issue. (Substance Abuse).The Student (FUTURE FAMILY NURSE PRACTITIONER FNP) will develop a scholarly APA formatted paper supported by evidence. The policy paper rubric:
Introduction to population or problem (incidence, prevalence, epidemiology, cost burden, etc)
Description of how the policy is intended for a specific population, program or organization (The topic will be based on Florida State. Broward County. The site of the study will be at Broward Hospital in Fort Lauderdale. The focus will be on approaches that can be applied to the prevention of substance abuse)
Specific legislators involved in policy development and dissemination
Identify the role of the Nurse Practitioners in assisting with the policy or refuting the policy – this requires the evidence to support opinion, ideas and/or concepts.
Discuss how the policy influences clinical practice and is used to promote best outcomes
Examine how the policy can be used by the interprofessional team to ensure coordinated and comprehensive care for the specific population
Conclusion – summarize findings
APA format – use of primary peer-reviewed references as much as possible
Submission Details:
• Support your responses with examples.
• Cite any sources in APA format.