W2D
Class: TRENDS IN HEALTHCARE POLICY
Assignment:
Social Determinants of Health
Discussion Question – Due Thursday 11/4/21 – A reference and citation are required. Increasingly, health policymakers are becoming aware of the social determinants of health and the role they play in prevention disease and promoting health and wellness.
- In the “Frameworks for Action in Policy and Politics” chapter, examine Box 1-1 (Political Aspects of the Social Determinants of Health) and Figure 1-6 (The Who, What, Where, When, and Why of Nursing’s Policy Influence). Focus on the story about Lilian Wald’s work in New York City.
- Reflect on the “what” of Wald’s strategies. In your opinion, which did she use effectively? Looking further at the “what” in Figure 1-6, answer the following questions: Discuss at least three competencies/strategies that you have used effectively. Identify a competency/strategy that you don’t currently use and discuss how you might incorporate them into your advocacy toolbox.
MUST ANSWER ALL PARTS OF THE QUESTION ABOVE!!!! EACH PART, CAN NOT LEAVE ANY QUESTION OUT AND WILL BE CHECK!!
TEXTBOOK: Mason, D. J., Dickson, E. L., Perez, G. A., & McLemore, A. R. (Eds). (2020). Policy & politics in nursing and health care (8th ed.). Elsevier. ISBN: 9780323554985.
READING! MUST FOLLOW ABOVE TO READ AND ANSWER CORRECTLY :
- How Government Works: What You Need to Know to Influence the Process
- A Primer on Political Philosophy
- Frameworks for Action in Policy and Politics
- Policy and Political Competence
From the Internet, read the following:
- Campaign for Action. (n.d.). State action coalitions. Retrieved from https://campaignforaction.org/our-network/state-action-coalitions/
Visit the website for the Nursing Action Coalitions that have been engaged in implementing the four recommendations of the IOM report. Click on your state’s coalition’s activities.
- Hinton, E., & Artiga, S. (2018). Beyond health care: The role of social determinants in promoting health and health equity. Retrieved from
Beyond Health Care: The Role of Social Determinants in Promoting Health and Health Equity
Read especially the following:
Introduction
- Social Determinants of Health
- Health in All Policies
- Institute of Medicine. Summary. (2011). The future of nursing: Leading change, advancing health. Retrieved from https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK209872/
- U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration. (2014). SAMHSA’s concept of trauma and guidance for a trauma-informed approach. Retrieved from https://store.samhsa.gov/shin/content//SMA14-4884/SMA14-4884.pdf
MUST REFERENCE, CITE PROOFREAD TO ENSURE YOU HAVE ANSWER ALL QUESTIONS.
Expert Solution Preview
Introduction:
As a medical professor, it is essential to equip students with knowledge of social determinants of health. This understanding is critical in enabling students to appreciate factors beyond healthcare that affect health outcomes. In this assignment, we shall focus on the political aspects of social determinants of health by examining Box 1-1 and Figure 1-6 in the “Frameworks for Action in Policy and Politics” chapter.
Answer:
Lilian Wald’s strategies had an enormous impact on healthcare, especially among marginalized communities. Wald’s strategies included advocacy and lobbying for better health policies, health education, and mobilizing communities to demand better healthcare. In my opinion, Lilian Wald effectively used advocacy and mobilizing communities to demand better healthcare. Her strategies were instrumental in bringing attention to the deplorable health conditions in slums and poorly resourced communities.
Concerning the three competencies or strategies, that I have used effectively, they include the following:
1. Effective communication: As a medical student, I have learned that communication is critical in enhancing healthcare delivery. I have embraced this competency by always communicating effectively with patients and healthcare providers, which has contributed to better healthcare outcomes.
2. Collaboration: Collaboration is crucial in healthcare, and I have learned to collaborate with other healthcare professionals to enhance healthcare delivery. By collaborating with other professionals, I have acquired knowledge and skills that have impacted positively on healthcare outcomes.
3. Leadership: I have also developed leadership skills by taking charge of some medical projects and enhancing healthcare delivery. Through leadership, I have been able to set goals, facilitate collaboration and communication, and deliver better healthcare services.
Concerning the competency or strategy that I don’t currently use and how to incorporate it into my advocacy toolbox, it would be health policy analysis. I can incorporate this competency by identifying health policies that affect health outcomes and advocating for changes where possible. Health policy analysis will enable me to understand better how health policies affect health outcomes and identify the most effective strategies to address policy gaps.
