Author Question: The ANA recommended several changes for health care reform. How many of them have been implemented ... (Read 7 times)

michelleunicorn · **on:** Jul 23, 2018

The ANA recommended several changes for health care reform. How many of them have been implemented since 1991?

What will be an ideal response?

Question 2

In order to comply with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' most current healthcare goals as stated in Healthy People 2020, the nurse will:

1. Plan a depression screening for senior citizens who regularly have lunch at the senior center.
2. Attend an educational in-service on the use of a new automated blood pressure monitor.
3. Advocate for psychiatric health care for those with no private insurance coverage.
4. Organize a park cleanup day' to assure that the community's children have a safe place to play.
5. Counsel older clients regarding programs available to assist them to live in their homes independently.

SVictor · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 23, 2018

Answer to Question 1

Correct Answer: Few
Rationale : The ANA published Nursing's Agenda for Health Care Reform in 1991, which highlighted several recommendations for health care reform. Although the agenda called for immediate changes, the majority of the recommendations have still not been implemented over 15 years later.

Answer to Question 2

Correct Answer: 1,3,4,5
Rationale 1: The federal government's funded Healthy People 2020 has as one of its primary goals promoting health and quality life across the life span.
Rationale 2: This intervention is not directed towards the federal government's primary health goals as stated in Healthy People 2020.
Rationale 3: The federal government's funded Healthy People 2020 has among its primary goals achieving health equity and eliminating health disparities.
Rationale 4: The federal government's funded Healthy People 2020 has as one of its primary goals creating healthy environments for everyone.
Rationale 5: The federal government's funded Healthy People 2020 has as one of its primary goals increasing quality and years of healthy life.