Policy Statement Roadmap

Title:    Policy Statement Roadmap

Author(s):  Joyce Sensmeier

Abstract:  This Policy Statement Roadmap has been developed to document the process for Nursing Knowledge: Big Data workgroups to follow in order to develop and implement a policy statement. This process begins by identifying and documenting an issue, position or best practice that the workgroup wants others to adopt or implement. A Call to Action is created to articulate the value and impact of the position and validate it through publications, research or pilots. At this point in the process the workgroup should reach out to the Policy and Advocacy Workgroup who will offer guidance on how to develop the policy statement and seek endorsement by the Alliance for Nursing Informatics (ANI). Resources can then be posted to the ANI website to educate their members and equip the ANI Policy Committee for submitting public comments as relevant. These resources are also used to develop a dissemination plan to advocate for the policy statement with other relevant organizations, initiatives and projects.