Overview
This week, we will cap off our course in ethics and advocacy by putting the skills we’ve practiced in class to use in the “real world.” Before beginning this assignment, brainstorm a few advocacy issues that you are passionate about. Perhaps you have deeply held convictions regarding end-of-life care, the allocation of PPE, hazard pay for staff working extra shifts, or the adoption of a cutting-edge infection control practice.
This assignment allows you to practice the following skills that are essential to your success in this course and the degree advancement program (DAP).
Students will demonstrate effectively the ability to lead a group of professionals in an ethical manner promoting patient advocacy.
This assignment will also help you to become familiar with the following important content knowledge/practice competencies in Respiratory Care.
Professionalism and maintaining a high level of ethical practice
TASK: You will write a letter to a “decision-maker” or person in a position of power advocating for a positive change in policy or practice. This authority figure could be your direct supervisor, the human resources department in your organization, or even a senator or other political leader. The goal of this letter will be to advocate for patients or the profession of respiratory care through communication with leaders in a position to bring about positive change.
Criteria for success:
350-400 words as appropriate for the letter.
At least two references included and citing these references in your work.
No cover page or abstract required
Follow business letter format. and guidelines if the letter option chosen