This week’s assignment is to research and write about the legislative process and how a bill becomes a law. You will analyze various local, state: Maryland, and/or national regulatory processes. It is strongly recommended you tie this to your topic you selected in week one : (the use ketamine in post operative pain control in opioid tolerant patients)
Instructions
Write a 4-5 page paper, including the title page and reference page (2-3 pages of written work) utilizing APA format. Include the following:
- Select a bill related to healthcare from the federal government or your local state government website. Choose one that applies to your topic.
- Follow the path of the selected bill.
- Describe the process and amendments that occurred as this topic became a law.
- Go to the regulations to see how the bill was implemented or further acted upon.
- Reflect on how this bill may impact or has impacted nursing practice.