HEALTH POLICIES

Course Description

International ve national public health: demographic perspectives; health care access: health workforce, health care delivery and financing, social security systems, the politics of long-term care, the politics of pharmaceutical regulation; evaluation of health care: costs, outcomes and policies; communication skills needed for political success; the influence of values on a policy agenda; the power of the media on health policy and politics; mobilizing communities to improve health literacy, health policy, politics and professional ethics.

HEALTH POLICIES

Evaluation Tools (Active Term)

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Course outcomes

1. 01 Describe ethical issues and problems in health care practice
2. 02 Identify personal and professional values and their effect on decision making in health care
3. 03 Explain how legal responsibilities and ethical concerns apply to nursing
4. 04 Explain the most commonly recurring legal issues in nursing practice
5. 05 Apply holistic care while considering the ethical, legal, and cultural issues
6. 06 Analyze ethical and legal issues in nursing practice
7. 07 Describe ethical decision-making frameworks useful in clinical practice concepts, professional ethics, and law and respects diverse values and beliefs"

Course Syllabus

Reference Books & Course Materials

1. 01 {Health Policymaking in the United States" by Beaufort B. Longest Jr.} {Policy & Politics in Nursing and Health Care" by Diana J. Mason, Judith K. Leavitt, and Mary W. Chaffee}
2. 02 {Health Policy and Advanced Practice Nursing: Impact and Implications" by Kelly A. Goudreau and Mary C. Smolenski} {Jonas and Kovner's Health Care Delivery in the United States" by James R. Knickman and Brian Elbel}
3. 03 {Introduction to Health Policy" by Leiyu Shi and Douglas A. Singh} {Health Policy: Application for Nurses and Other Health Care Professionals" by Demetrius James Porche}
4. 04 {Public Health Nursing: Population-Centered Health Care in the Community" by Marcia Stanhope and Jeanette Lancaster} {Essentials of Health Policy and Law" by Joel B. Teitelbaum and Sara E. Wilensky}

Learning Outcomes

1. L01 Understand the Concept of Health Policies in Nursing SOLO 3
2. L02 Explore the Development and Evolution of Health Policies SOLO 4
3. L03 Analyze Key Healthcare Policies: SOLO 5
4. L04 Understand the Role of Nurses in Policy Development and Implementation: SOLO 4
5. L05 Analyze Ethical and Legal Implications of Health Policies: SOLO 5
6. L06 Evaluate the Effectiveness of Health Policies in Improving Patient Outcomes: SOLO 5
7. L07 Engage in Policy Advocacy and Leadership: SOLO 5
8. L08 Communicate Effectively About Health Policies: SOLO 4

Program Outcomes

1. P01 1. Applies foundational nursing knowledge to meet individual, family, and community health needs by providing person-centred care that respects dignity, autonomy, privacy, and informed consent.
2. P02 2. Applies professional standards and quality management principles by using risk assessment, incident/near-miss reporting, audit/feedback, and continuous improvement to strengthen patient safety.
3. P03 3. Integrates theoretical and practical knowledge to deliver holistic preventive, curative, and rehabilitative nursing care by demonstrating therapeutic communication, empathy, and culturally safe practice.
4. P04 4. Delivers evidence-based, high-quality care using health information and communication technologies by documenting accurately, protecting confidentiality/data security, and using clinical technologies safely and appropriately.
5. P05 5. Identifies, analyses, and addresses healthcare problems by formulating clinical questions, searching and appraising evidence, applying findings to practice, and evaluating outcomes using a systematic, research-informed approach.
6. P06 6. Manages nursing care by prioritising, planning, implementing, and evaluating interventions; escalating concerns appropriately; and demonstrating accountability through accurate documentation and responsible delegation/supervision.
7. P07 7. Collaborates effectively within interdisciplinary/multidisciplinary teams by sharing timely information, respecting roles, engaging in constructive conflict management, and contributing actively to shared decision-making.
8. P08 8. Maintains lifelong learning by setting professional development goals, seeking and using feedback, engaging in reflective practice/portfolio work, and updating practice according to current scientific and technological developments.
9. P09 9. Plans and implements community-oriented projects and health promotion activities by using population data, collaborating with stakeholders, advocating for equitable health, and evaluating the impact of initiatives on community/public health.
10. P10 10. Upholds ethical principles by maintaining confidentiality, obtaining informed consent, ensuring fairness/non-discrimination, managing professional boundaries, and reporting unethical or unsafe practices according to regulations.
11. P11 11. Contributes to quality and professional development processes by participating in institutional quality activities , supporting in-field/out-of-field education through mentoring/teaching, and representing the nursing profession appropriately at national and international levels.
12. P12 12. Communicates professionally in at least one foreign language to access and use international evidence, collaborate with global peers, and provide safe, respectful communication for diverse populations.

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