The AGNP considers cost, safety, effectiveness, and other options when recommending changes in care and practice (AACN, 2011). In comparison, the NA demonstrates competence in knowledge of the health care environment by articulating federal and state payment systems and regulations, as well as private insurance issues which affect organization’s finances. In contrast, the AGNP negotiates legislative change to influence health care delivery systems by advocating for access, quality, and cost-effective care within healthcare agencies and through professional organizations (AACN, 2011). On the other hand, the NA articulate federal and state laws and regulations that affect the provision of patient care such as tort reform and reimbursement. Also, the NA participate in the legislative process concerning health care through membership in professional organization and personal contact with public officials (AONE,…
Analytical comparison of Health as a Human Right in Kidder’s Mountains Beyond Mountains and Ansell’s County Analytical comparison of Health as a Human Right in Kidder’s Mountains Beyond Mountains and Ansell’s County Health is an issue that brings together various sectors and stakeholders because of its importance in the society. Giving the population quality healthcare requires vast attention and resources. Investments in the health sectors have kept growing to ensure that the society is protected from exploitation and that the quality of lives of the people is improved. However, there are instances when key stakeholders have failed in their role because of generalizations that result in poor policies. These generalizations include those…
Natalie Dixon, information generated from government and scholastic sources have previously highlighted the continuing disparity in health care in general. Across the globe there are contrasting policies and systems that have been implemented to meet the requirements of those nations constituents. Some are remarkable in their approach to delivering health care, the quality of care and their specific level of government control. The Affordable Care Act had both its positives and negatives in its designed approach to a continuing issue, but the fact remains and has been documented that for every action there is a reaction. Some of the negativities have complicated the issue, but then again it all depends on which side of the bandwagon one wishes to address or champion in their approach.…
holds a large amount of bias towards the government’s choices concerning the health of Canadians. Justly so, as the writers are health care workers, it is understandable why they are biased. However, the sharing of this strong bias throughout the essay proves to be quite over whelming as it doesn’t leave much room for alternative ideas when read by the general population. For example, the writer states: “The Canadians sleep easy (well, not quite, because of their obstructive sleep apnea) thanks to the government that lets the products they love go unfettered” (Rosenfield et al., 2011, p. 219). This example draws attention to the problem at hand effectively through the use of humour, however, it holds a strong bias towards the government’s role in sustaining Canadians health.…
Dr.Briggs and class, A policy is a purposeful plan of action or inaction developed to deal with a problem or a matter of concern in either the public or private sector. A policy includes the authoritative guidelines that direct human behavior toward a set of specific goals and provides the structure to direct action, including guidelines to impose sanctions that affect the conduct of affairs. Policies can be determined by the private or public sector that together can have a significant and long-lasting impact on communities and individuals. It is important to recognize that public policies are result of the politics and values of those determining the policy. governments create public by making decisions regarding a health issue such…
The function of public health is to promote free and open information that would facilitate informed decision making. It is also the role of the public health professionals to protect the public from being harmed by any means. Public health professional works with the government side-by-side to create policies that would protect the people. It is understood that society believed that the government and the law are there to control the health and safety of the population (Frieden, 2013). For example, mandating that all citizens have health care coverage to benefit insurance companies, is not part of the constitution; however, ensuring that all individuals are safe and protected and cared for is (Fuse Brown, Orenstein, & O’Keefe, 2011).…
Health sectors in every nation are critical and even take a greater portion of their collected revenue. Within this important area, different departments work together to ensure that the entire nation is healthy. This paper, apart differentiating between public health and community health, shall look at the merit and demerits of conducting a public health assessment. It shall also examine the role played by such an evaluation in the formulation of health policies and legislations. Public/Community health Winslow (1920) defines public health as a collection of all activities that aim at prolonging life, promoting health and preventing diseases.…
Healthcare has always been a much debated subject among many people. Some believe that there should be a universal healthcare system. A system where healthcare is offered to everyone regardless of status or pre-existing conditions. However there are those who argue on the other side of this topic, voicing their thoughts that the healthcare system should remain the way it is now. The editorial arguing for an universal healthcare system uses rhetoric appeals such as pathos and ethos, as well as uses other nations healthcare system's as an example, whereas the editorial arguing against a universal healthcare system uses logos and ethos as appeals.…
Moreover, identified the steps in the policy development process. Furthermore, differentiated between policy development and implementation. Also, explained how stakeholders become involved in the process and why their voices often become a driver for change in health…
According to Bednarski (2010), you should complete a critical appraisal by assessing the quality, importance, and applicability of the research findings to decide if the research results are of enough quality to answer your question and change practice. Begin with the authors' credentials and credibility of the publication. Evaluate the study for validity and usefulness by asking several questions for example: Are the findings applicable to my setting? When critiquing research information, the most important question to me is how is this information going to help my…
Participants who were already healthcare providers were included as well. The DNP student was committed to meeting monthly deadlines, attending conferences, monthly webinars, writing reflections, and working on poster presentations. Each of the monthly webinars assisted the DNP student in increasing knowledge on policy and advocacy on many different levels. There were different guest speakers for the majority of the webinars.…
Summary ‘Mama Might Be Better Off Dead’ book highlights the intrigues of Jackie Banks and her family in a bid to maintain good health. In this case, Banks’ granny’s leg is already amputated. The amputation was occasioned by diabetes. The family realizes that the granny’s situation could have been different had she been treated in advance. The problem is now exacerbated by the remaining led getting bad.…
Public policymaking in United States has three important phases; policy formulation phase, policy implementation phase and policy modification phase. All three phases are affected by social and biological impacts. All phases are dynamic because policies can be amended or repelled at any time under the right circumstances. Policymaking depends on the constant feedback from each phase to enhance the process. Policy formulation phase proceeds to policy implementation phase with the legislation's enactment.…
Misconception was one of my biggest problem when writing. I tend to write down assignments at the last minute, expecting it to be a good paper. But I notice waited to the last minute wasn't the best idea. When I am writing I try my best to communicate with my peers. As a college student, I find myself the more I write the better I get when writing.…
Before taking research I was very anxious and nervous because so many other students depicted the class as being the hardest course in the world. However, I truly am enjoying research and never realized the dedicated time spent bringing the project to life. I could only hope to implement my own research in order to create substantial awareness and change pertaining to issues I truly care for in the field of social work. Consequently, social work professionals need to ethically provide valuable research in regard to the discipline because there is much change to be conceptualized.…