Description
In thinking about collaboration between nursing and other interdisciplinary professionals and the role of the nurse in professional nursing associations as it relates to health care policy:
Identify a legislative/policy of interest related to a workforce/patient care issue (Choose a different topic from the one discussed in previous modules).
Include bill identifying information (e.g. title of bill, identifying number, type of legislation [state or federal], etc.).
Where is this legislation in the approval process?
Why do you feel this legislation is important? Align your explanation with your personal beliefs and values.
Which regulatory agency would be interested and involved in the passing of this policy?
Discuss one aspect (socio-cultural, ethical, economic, political, or legal implications) that you feel would be impacted by the recommended legislation.
Analyze and discuss how the outcomes of this specific legislation could impact practice/patient care/future of healthcare.
Discuss specific ways, nurses as leaders, could advocate for this change.
Incorporate pertinent information gathered from reviewing and referencing the National Academy of Science (2010 & 2021) reports.
Compare/contrast nursing practice standards/regulatory bodies (related to advocating strategies for health care policies) with the practice standards/regulatory bodies of one member of the interdisciplinary team.
Support this information with at least three scholarly references from peer reviewed professional journals and respected websites in addition to the assigned readings.
Your paper will be scored using the Written Assignment Rubric which requires APA format. This assignment length requirement is no more than 5 pages not counting the title page and the reference page. This activity is tied to:
Course Objective 3: Explain the professional responsibility of the registered nurse in terms of advocacy and political engagement. :: The registered nurse must be educated regarding changes and implications of health policies. This is accomplished by being active in and belonging to professional nursing organizations. These organizations offer nurses the opportunities to advance their knowledge, network with other nursing experts to collaborate on pertinent and relevant issues surrounding healthcare, and to provide a collective voice for promoting nursing and setting the standards for quality patient care. The process of networking allows people with similar interests and goals to share ideas and information and offer support and direction. Building networks is also essential for advancement of the profession and building relationships with members of the interdisciplinary health care team. As professionals,nurses have the ability and potential power to influence through established networks and coalitions (Blais & Hayes, 2016)
Course Objective 5: Analyze the future of health care services and the registered nurse’s responsibilities as influenced by the current U.S. health care delivery system.::: The Institutes of Medicine (IOM) and the Robert J. Wood Foundation (RJWF) released a landmark report titled The Future of Nursing: Leading Change, Advancing Health. The vast knowledge, expertise, and influence of the nursing profession was realized, as this document delineated new and expanded roles for nursing. The nursing profession was invited to become active members in the opportunities for collaboration and effecting change for health care in the U.S.The IOM committee posed 4 key recommendations (National Academy of Science, 2010):
Nurses should practice to the full extent of their education and training.
Nurses should achieve higher levels of education and training through an improved education system that promotes seamless academic progression.
Nurses should be full partners, with physicians and other health professionals, in redesigning health care in the United States.
Effective workforce planning and policy making require better data collection and an improved information infrastructure.
References:
Blais, K. K., & Hayes, J. S. (2016). Professional nursing practice: Concepts and perspectives (7th ed). Pearson Education, Inc.
National Academy of Science. (2010). The future of nursing: Leading change, advancing health.
National Academy of Science. (2021). The future of nursing 2020-2030: Charting a path to achieve health equity.
