Service Delivery Models and Policy in Practice

W5 Discussion Question 1: Service Delivery Models and Policy in Practice

Purpose: This discussion deepens your understanding of professional ethics in speech-language pathology, aligned with ASHA Standard IV-E. You will examine ethical responsibilities in clinical decision-making, including confidentiality, client welfare, and professional integrity.

Initial Post (due Friday by 11:59 pm CST): Speech-language pathology services are delivered in many settingsschools, hospitals, early intervention programs, private clinics, and through telepractice. Each setting is shaped by reimbursement rules and policies (e.g., Medicaid, private insurance, school funding), which directly affect who receives services, how often, and in what form.

For your initial post (minimum of 300 words), choose two service delivery settings (e.g., school-based vs. outpatient clinic, early intervention vs. telehealth) and respond to the following:

1. Compare and contrast how reimbursement policies (e.g., Medicaid, private insurance, school funding) shape the type and frequency of services provided in each setting.
2. Discuss how public policy influences these services and how it aligns or conflicts with ASHAs Code of Ethics, as well as your personal values informed by Christianity or another religious tradition.
3. Create one advocacy message that is 1-2 sentences (e.g., for a poster, brochure headline, or social media blurb) that helps interprofessional team members understand and/or explore how policies and funding impact speech-language services.

Remember to follow the . Use the for in-text citations and include a minimum of 2 references from .