| Description: |
Social, political, and economic factors influence policies that impact health outcomes
in communities, nationally and globally. Nurse leaders need to understand the determinants
of health as well as how legal and regulatory processes, healthcare finances, research,
the role of professional organizations, and special interest groups/lobbyists impact
health outcomes. This course provides a framework for understanding the organization
of healthcare delivery and financing systems in the U.S. and other nations. It addresses
how policies are made and the factors that influence policies at local, national,
and global levels, impacting health/wellness and the nursing profession. The roles
of values, ethical theories, stakeholder interests, research, and recent legislation
related to health policy and health outcomes will be explored. The graduate learner
will gain expertise in effecting change through active participation in influencing
or developing policies that impact health. |
