NR 506 Week 8 Discussion, Global Policy Reform

Global Policy Reform NAME Chamberlain College of Nursing NR506: Healthcare Policy DATE Week 8: Global Policy Reform Reflect on the concepts and practices you have learned in NR506 on healthcare systems, politics, and health policy. Read the article that is linked below and share insights as how to make informed decisions on nursing practice and patient outcomes on a global basis. In addition, state how you will apply what you have learned in this course to your upcoming practicum experience. Note: it is welcome but not necessary to post your own references this week in your discussion responses. Enjoy the reading and simply reflect with us. Kohl, H.W., Craig, C. L., Lambert, E.V., Inoue, S., Alkandari, J.R., Leetonngin, G., & Kahlmeier, K. (2012). The pandemic of physical inactivity: Global action for public health. The Lancet, 380(9838), 294-305. doi: I have gained great insight on how we as nurses can not only influence, but strategize and lobby for important changes in health care. As advanced practice nurses, we need to be the voice, for our patients and the communities we serve. I feel more ownership and responsibility to create change for my community and the larger population. This week’s article regarding physical inactivity and how it is a global health problem contributing to many health issues is a grave issue not only in our society but worldwide. I knew that obesity was a problem and I figured that people were not exercising and generally moving as much as they used to, but I did not realize how much of an issue it really was globally and especially how much it contributed to many health problems. I was aware it was a drastic issue in the United States but did not realize it was such a global healthcare problem. Americans have become more sedentary due to the overuse of technology, such as watching TV or using a computer. Far too many individuals spend too much of their waking hours in front of electronic devices. Children start at an early age using technology from I-pads to video games and they continue to have less social interaction and decrease in physical activity. Our food sources are highly processed and it’s easier to find the quickest alternative to feeding our bodies, but we are not fueling our bodies properly. The result leads to diminished nutrition, energy, motivation, and drives to be active. In order to make informed decisions on nursing practice and patient outcomes on a global basis, we must surround ourselves with the most current evidence-based practice that there is. Nurses need to participate in projects and research studies so that we are engaging in current research and feeling the ownership of making sure that we are doing everything possible for our patients, whether that be on a local level or a global level. I will apply what I have learned in this course to my upcoming practicum experience by making sure that I am staying current on the latest research and policies and attempt to advocate for my patients. I plan to stay aware of any potential opportunities for change in policy and then attempt to make contact with legislators and policymakers to try and make that change. I look forward to bringing the knowledge forward that I have gained in this class. Thank you, Dr. Sargent and classmates, for making this an amazing and eye-opening experience! Bingley Response to Peer (Global networking): Robert, You make an interesting point about social networking globally. I can agree that a good network outside of our own organization can make it possible for us to gain access to and act upon new information faster. Networking helps nurses think more globally and understand nursing perspectives in other parts of the country and world. It is recommended that nursing professionals should monitor and interact with patients, collaborate with peers and share knowledge, expertise, and resources to enhance the presence of nursing in primary health care worldwide (Khanum, Souza, Naz, Sasso, Brüggemann, Heideman, 2016). Collaboration among nursing professionals, locally and globally, is essential to patient safety and facilitates better patients’ outcomes. The wide outreach of social networking globally can also provide opportunities for the promotion of programs and services, increasing awareness in the communities served locally and globally by nurses. Professional nurses can contribute as global leaders of change by becoming active in communities; professional nursing organizations; policy- making and advocacy organizations; and their workplaces. Reference Khanum, S., Souza, M. D. L. D., Naz, N., Sasso, G. T. M. D., Brüggemann, O. M., & Heideman, I. T. S. B. (2016). The use of networking in nursing practice—An integrative review. Societies, 6(3), 22. Bingley response to peers PPT on alternative techniques to opioid use (emphasize adolescents): Karen, What a powerful presentation. Just this past year I attended a class presented by the Franklin County Sherriff’s Office called Operation Street Smart. The goal of Street Smart is to provide current and up-to-date narcotics information on trends, terminology, paraphernalia, and physiological effects to those individuals who deal with today's youth on a daily basis (I will put the contact information below for you to use). They travel all over the U.S. educating medical professionals, parents, teachers, etc. Even though I don’t have children, I do have nieces and nephews and this class was an eye-opener. Especially to the lingo kids use to talk about drugs. I do agree on the misuse of prescription drugs, including prescription opioid pain medications such as oxycodone hydrocodone, and morphine used for pain, as well as the use of illicit drugs and alcohol by adolescents and young adults, is a problem that plagues urban, suburban, and rural communities alike. The potential harm to youth from drug abuse, including lasting deleterious brain changes, reinforces the importance of addressing drug involvement early. I think schools can help by training teachers, administrators, counselors, coaches, and nurses to look for signs that students are misusing drugs. Colleges can train residential directors and peer advisors as well as clinical personnel to notice these signs with the use of standardized screening tools. Ultimately, building strong relationships with adolescents is the first step to connecting with youth on drug prevention. Awesome presentation! Good Luck, Carole B. Franklin County (OH) Sheriff Office Operation Street Smart Drug Education Corporal Brian Toth Call Email Professor question to students: Please discuss some successful international healthcare policies. How have nurses contributed to the success of these international healthcare policies? Dr. Sargent and classmates, Nurses, as key leaders in healthcare, play a crucial role in tackling global health issues and have the potential to profoundly influence policy and politics on a global scale. Nurses possess the expertise and knowledge from evidence-based practice to make significant changes through global health forums. One example of nurse leaders working collaboratively to address health policy issues nationally and internationally involved nursing leaders from Ireland and Singapore. In 2013, Swee Hia Lim, president of the Singapore Nurses Association, met with Liam Doran, leader of the Irish Nurses and Midwives Organization, to discuss issues affecting nursing and midwifery, both nationally and globally. Lim and Doran agreed that nursing and midwifery play a pivotal role in delivering and monitoring a high quality and cost-effective care to patients and their families worldwide. Both nurses and midwives participate in the health policy decision-making process, which ultimately benefit patient outcomes. When nurses influence the politics that improve the delivery of healthcare, they are ultimately advocating for their patients. Reference Adams, E. (2012). Singaporean nurse president visits Ireland. World of Irish Nursing & Midwifery,20(10). Retrieved from