Health Policy Paper:   (domestic Violence)

  Due date : 12/01/2016

Health policy unfolds daily and drives clinical practice in the US. The student will investigate current policies or legislation underway for a specific health-related issue. The Student will develop a scholarly APA formatted paper supported by evidence. The policy paper rubric:

Introduction to population or problem (incidence, prevalence, epidemiology , cost burden etc)

Description of how the policy is intended for a specific population, program or organization

Specific legislators involved in the policy development and dissemination

Identify the role of the APRN in assisting with the policy or refuting the policy – this requires the evidence to support opinion, ideas and/or concepts.

Discuss how the policy influences clinical practice and is used to promote best outcomes

Examine how the policy can be used by the interprofessional team to ensure coordinated and comprehensive care for the specific population

Conclusion – summarize findings

APA format – use of primary peer-reviewed references as much as possible

As you begin to work on the possible policy change: the following ideas and steps should be considered:

• Definition and description of the issue
• Exploration of the background of the issue
• Stakeholders
• Issue statement or statement of clarity
• Possible methods of addressing the issue
• Goals and options for changes
• Risks and benefits of the changes
• Evaluation methodology
• Recommendation or solution

Grading Criteria	Maximum Points
Identify the type of legislation, such as state, federal, scope of practice, reimbursement, loan repayment, or others.	10
Review of the literature consists of a minimum of 3–4 peer-reviewed articles and 6–7 other outside sources.	15
Describe the current policy or health policy issue and specify how it would impact nursing or healthcare.	10
Describe the specific aspects of the proposed policy or policy change.	10
Identify the individuals who would benefit from the policy change and explain where support for the change would be found.	10
Describe the impact of the policy change on nursing practice and health care.	5
Provide an analysis of the policy from your point of view and how this will influence your practice.	10
Uses good writing skills, appropriate grammar, and application of APA formatting throughout paper, citations, and references.	5
Total:	75

 

 

 I NEED A POSITIVE COMMENT BASED IN THIS ARGUMENT. BETWEEN 150-200 WORDS

 

Most of the elderly at their end-of-life stage do not die at home as it is their desire. Despite the development of palliative care programs, it has remained a challenge to ensure that most of the elderly die in their homes. One of the main reasons that have made it difficult is the absence of a family caregiver who is willing to take care of an elderly patient. A patient who is at the end-of-life stage is supposed to have a person that is close to him or her so as to give them the attention they require. For elderly, having a committed family member would be significant because it gives them a sense of belonging and satisfaction, even as they near their death. However, it is hard to find such family caregivers, because most of them prefer taking their elderly relatives to a hospital where they can receive professional assistance. Moreover, few home caregivers have been trained to provide healthcare service properly; all these factors make it hard for attention to be given to elderly patients in their homes (Hudson, 2003).

As a nurse, one can support their clients during the end-of-life treatment by approaching the family member that is recommended by a patient and explain the need of having home-based care. It would be a key factor in ensuring that the family members understand the dynamics of providing care to the elderly from home. It would also be a way of ensuring that family members agree to take care of a patient, since they would be convinced from a professional point of view. Moreover, as a nurse, I would do my best to assist these family members in any way to ensure the comfort of a patient. For instance, a nurse can constantly visit a patient and provide the necessary care at home (Hudson, 2003).

 

 

References

Hudson, P. (2003). Home-based support for palliative care families: Challenges and recommendations. Medical Journal of Australia, 179(6), S35.

 

 

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Re:Topic 1 DQ 1

 

My vision of a healthy community would be a place where people are outdoors, physical activity is high priority.  Fast food establishments were very rare, people love eating at home, preparing food from their gardens.  Smoking was nonexistent.  Drug abuse was unheard of.  People knew their neighbors, waved at them and invited them to block parties,  and could trust them for a strong neighborhood watch. 

 

This is a utopia community.  The word comes from the Greek, it means “no place” (Wikipedia website, 2017).  Utopia does not exist, however, there are communities that provide increased quality of life through the environment that people live in.  In 2014 Washington D.C. was the healthiest city to live in.    The determination is based on an American Fitness Index.  It is data using measures on how well a community serves the recreational and fitness needs of its residents.  A new measure was added in, “the walking score”.  The obesity rates and smoking rates were down in these communities.  Residents rates of heart disease, diabetes, asthma, and general health are also important.  Cities need to prioritize the health of its residents.  The cities culture and politics need to be at work supporting health and lifestyle changes.  As just one example of this, let’s look at parks. First place winner Washington spends $398 per resident on its parks as compared with Memphis, last ranked at #50, which spends just $26 per resident (Haiken, 2014).

 

What if your community does not match your ideal?  This gives opportunity to focus on policies that affect communities ‘physical, social, and economic environment.  Rates of asthma have been rising in the population of low-income and people of color disproportionally.  How do policy and community affect asthma?  Studies found a strong correlation between air pollutants and asthma.  Public policies determine air pollution tolerances and how much specifics will be allowed to determine what is air pollution.  Advocates make change, they work locally to educate and inform the public and policy-makers about asthma and the correlation between pollution (Bell & Standish, 2005, p. 340).  We can be agents of change to create the communities we want to live in and raise a family in.

 

Find a short news or online article that has been recently published (within the current month) that addresses healthcare reform in the United States.

 

Write a 350- to 700-word summary that describes the issue and its impact on the health industry and society as a whole.

 

Consider the following:

• What is the article about?
• Does the article provide a national or global perspective about the issue?
• Does the information presented in the article affect you or people you know? Explain.
• Does the article make any claims about possible solutions or responses to the issue?

Format your summary consistent with APA guidelines.

 

 

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Re:Topic 4 DQ 1

 

“Successful communication between healthcare providers and their patients from different cultural backgrounds depends on developing awareness of the normative cultural values of patients and how these differ from the cultural values of most western medical professionals. When cultural differences are poorly understood, a variety of adverse clinical outcomes may result: reduced participation in preventive screenings, delayed immunizations, inaccurate histories, use of harmful remedies, non-compliance, and decreased satisfaction with care” (Carteret, 2011).

 

There are many cultural considerations to be aware of while interviewing Sue Li who is of Asian American ethnicity. The Asian community as a whole is conservative no matter the sex of the person. Sue Li should first be asked if she would prefer to speak with a male or female nurse. Since the patient is only 20 years old there may be some resistance in communication. The Asian Community has a strong bond with family. Their family extends to include all relatives not just immediate members. Loyalty is expected within the family, and dishonor or disgrace is not tolerated. Self-control is expected from all family members this demonstrates stamina and strength in crisis. In the healthcare setting Sue Li may be unwilling to show strong emotions, pain, or grief because of cultural values. Cultural beliefs about health and sickness often conflict with Western medicine, which prevent some Asian-Americans from seeking help for symptoms or sticking with treatment.

 

 Another important consideration the nurse must check for is that Sue understands what she is being educated about. There may be a language barrier. Sue Li may give the nurse a gesture as though she understands when she is actually confused about her diagnosis or treatments. It will help if the nurse avoids asking yes or no questions. The nurse must also give the patient time if she wants to confer with her family. Unfortunately this can be time consuming and possibly delay care but building a trusting relationship is essential when dealing with different cultures (Carteret, 2011).

 

The Abuse Assessment Screen (AAS) was created for the detection of abuse in pregnant women, and it is the oldest screening tool used today. It consists from three to five questions, and is also used to increase documentation in medical records. The questions assess physical, sexual, and emotional abuse prior to and during pregnancy. The AAS I usually conducted by the nurse but can be conducted other members of the hospital such as, counselors, physicians, or nutritionists. The tool is even translated into different languages, and it also includes body maps for documentation of injuries (Women’s Health, 2009).

 

If abuse is discovered the nurse should not only report it but offer support to Sue Li. The nurse can provide her with resources to receive help and education. For instance, a nurse could give Sue Li the phone number of a domestic violence hotline. Also, the nurse may show Sue to a phone and an opportunity to make the call. After the nurse assesses Sue’s home environment and determines if it is safe the nurse can refer her to a battered women’s shelter.The National Domestic Violence Hotline, 1-800-799-SAFE, is an excellent source for both patients and nurses. These sources will allow the nurse to give Sue Li additional knowledge, encouragement, and the assurance that she can come back to the hospital for additional help (Carteret, 2011).