Imagine that you work for an agency that has the goal of substantially reducing the rate of drug abuse in your local community. For this Activity, you describe an addiction treatment program for your community. Design it like something you would use to make a Wikipedia page. You WILL NOT be making a real …
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How your work environment prepares and responds to emergency preparedness (you may choose natural or man-made emergencies)?How do you see health policy impacting nursing practice in preparing for emergencies?
Adolescent pregnancy is viewed as a high-risk situation because it poses serious health risks for the mother and the baby. Describe various risk factors or precursors to adolescent pregnancy. Research community and state resources devoted in adolescent pregnancy and describe at least two of these resources. Research the teen pregnancy rates for the last 10 …
Answer following questions Addresses the following: Briefly explain the concept of the agenda funnel.Why is context important when advocating for change to decision makers?Using the social problem you identified earlier in the course, explain how the 10 issues Jansson outlined are important when trying to activate change regarding the selected social problem. Provide 2–3 sentences …
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How should nurses assure policy change for advanced practice registered nurses?” What role does the Affordable Care Act (ACA) play in addressing workforce shortages in rural communities?
Consider a population health topic that rises to the presidential agenda level. Which social determinant most affects this health issue? How did two recent presidents handle the problem? What would you do differently?
Write a 700-800-word OpEd that argue for or against the proposed policy using a health equity/health justice perspective The OpEd will speak to a proposed federal, state, local, or international policy. You will argue for or against the proposed policy using a health equity/health justice perspective. Your OpEd should use theory, concepts, methods, and empirical …
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The influenza pandemic that followed World War I and took place over the period from 1918-1920 resulted in an estimated 100 million deaths worldwide and 500 million infections. In addition, this pandemic had a significant impact on public health practice throughout the 20th century and that continues to be felt today. Discuss the continuing impact …
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What It Is and How It Works about the growth of public health through governmental action and policy. A particular area of interest is in the state’s police powers, the ability of public health concerns to severely limit or restrict a person’s rights out of concern for public safety. The COVID-19 pandemic lockdowns are a …
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Find a current law or health policy that has an impact on your chosen public health issue, and address the following points: Based on your research, do you think there is a need for change in the current policy or implementation of a new policy? Do you think public health professionals are doing enough to …
