3 credits
Fall 2025 Distance Learning
This course provides an overview of health policy not only in the context of health care policy, but also the broader concepts of policies which affect health outside of the realm of health care delivery. Social, ethical, cultural, economic, and political issues that affect the delivery of health and nursing services are critically analyzed. Roles of health care providers and consumers of health care services, as well as government and entrepreneurial interest are examined. Emphasis is placed on the impact of policy decisions and advocacy on professional nursing practice, health services, health equity.
Learning Outcomes1Describe the history, structure, and process of health care policy today as well as the relationship to cultural humility.
2Describe the policy-making process, characteristics of participants, and the political-economic environment of health care both in the United States and internationally.
3Examine issues that relate to the basis of current public policymaking and those expected to shape the development of future health policies.
4Recognize the importance of using data and research to inform health policy and advocacy.
5Analyze health policies critically, and related issues from the perspective of consumers, nursing, and other stakeholders in policy and public forums. Succinctly discuss implications of health policy for nurses and nursing practice using a policy analysis framework.
6Advocate for social equality, health equity, and ethical policies within all healthcare arenas.
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