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hbsimmons88

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A public health team is conducting strategic planning for the next five years of service to the community. The group is reviewing the Healthy People initiative. What help will this be to strategic planning?
 
  1. This initiative specifies the role of nurse practitioners over the coming decade.
  2. This initiative lists consumer responsibilities for prevention of cardiac and other diseases.
  3. This initiative recommends deinstitutionalizat ion of healthcare in favor of alternative medicine.
  4. This initiative outlines goals for preventative health measures, including objectives for age groups and populations.

Question 2

For the nurse interested in impacting public policy regarding healthcare consumerism, which involvement and activity is recommended?
 
  1. Joining nursing associations.
  2. Participating in Internet chat and blog sites.
  3. Reading health-related stories and articles in popular magazines and newspapers.
  4. Encouraging individual patients to formulate and submit their healthcare needs directly to their insurance companies.



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JYan

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Answer to Question 1

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Explanation: 1. This is not a part of the Healthy People initiative.
2. This is not a part of the Healthy People initiative.
3. This is not a part of the Healthy People initiative.
4. The Healthy People initiatives list specific objectives for health and longevity by age and population.

Answer to Question 2

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Explanation: 1. Large professional organizations, such as nursing associations have programs, data, consultants, and lobbyists that can impact public policy most effectively and powerfully.
2. The general Internet tends to be unreliable as a source of information and the multitude of websites is scattered and chaotic in its effect on the public and upon political figures.
3. Popular magazines and newspapers would not support this nurse's need to become politically active as much as joining a professional organization.
4. Nurses can best advocate for their patients in public and political arenas by direct and concerted involvement and action.




hbsimmons88

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Reply 2 on: Jul 8, 2018
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it


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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Excellent

 

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