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

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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 Has the theoretical and applied knowledge required by the dietitian profession
2. P02 Uses the knowledge and skills throughout the professional life, in the protection and improvement of individual, family and community health, to prevent and treat the diseases.
3. P03 Provides training and consultancy by using scientific evidence in order to increase the health level and quality of life of the society.
4. P04 Have the ability of learning, critical thinking, problem solving and decision making skills in the field of Nutrition and Dietetics.
5. P05 Uses information technologies and specific technological equipment to the field effectively
6. P06 Maintains personal and professional development with the awareness of lifelong learning.
7. P07 Carries out its profession in accordance with in the line with ethical principles, legal framework and standards.
8. P08 Uses the professional skills in accordance with the fundamental values and culture of the population at national and international statues.
9. P09 Acts in accordance with quality management processes.
10. P10 Takes a role in research, projects and activities in collaborate with the healthcare team and other disciplines.
11. P11 Have the ability to follow information in the professional field and to communicate with colleagues by using Turkish and at least one foreign language.

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