Author Question: With the increased use of HIT in health care settings, nurses are asked to participate in the ... (Read 59 times)

schs14 · **on:** Jul 7, 2018

With the increased use of HIT in health care settings, nurses are asked to participate in the development of national, state, and local policy. How can nurses gain practical experience in policy shaping and development?

1. Internships
2. Continuing education programs
3. Online legal courses
4. Volunteer in a homeless shelter

Question 2

The development of HIT policy advisory boards should reflect the needs of all citizens. To gather data needed to create appropriate policies, special interest groups become part of the assessment and planning process.

To that end, which of the following groups support or impact health care policy? Select all that apply. 1. Agency for Healthcare Research and Policy
2. Alliance for Health Reform
3. American Federation of Labor and Congress of Industrial Organizations
4. American Hospital Association
5. Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation

Mollythedog · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 7, 2018

Answer to Question 1

1
Rationale: Nurses can gain the training and expertise in policy development in a number of ways. There are internships provided by a number of agencies that offer nurses the opportunity to learn about policy initiatives from a front line perspective. Health care professionals interested in health policy beyond the course content offered in formal nursing programs should explore educational opportunities offered through the Institute of Medicine the Health Policy Educational Programs and Fellowships (HPEPF) office.

Answer to Question 2

1,2,3,4,5
Rationale: Agency for Healthcare Research and Policy is a government agency whose research provides evidence-based information on health care outcomes, quality, cost, use, and access.