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MN507 Promoting Optimal Models and Systems for Health Care Delivery

Unit 1 Discussion

Introduction and Policy Involvement

Please introduce yourself and describe how you, as an advance practice nurse, could be involved in the political system. Describe any involvement that you have had. If you have not had any involvement, describe an area in which you would like to see public policy changed.

MN507 Promoting Optimal Models and Systems for Health Care Delivery

Unit 2 Discussion

Polypharmacy and Policy

The incidence of PolyPharmacy, or the use of five or more medications on a daily basis, is common in the US particularly among the elderly population. It occurs for a variety of reasons, including the need to treat multiple conditions, the patient obtaining treatment from numerous physicians, and a lack of communication among those physicians about medications prescribed. PolyPharmacy increases the risk of adverse drug effects and increased costs to patients. Formulate a policy to reduce the practice of multiple drug prescriptions. What tools might be included in the design phase of the policy process to increase the probability of success? What research from other countries could be helpful in addressing this issue? Support your reasoning.

MN507 Promoting Optimal Models and Systems for Health Care Delivery

Unit 3 Discussion

Third-party Payment

How does third-party payment distort the market for health care? If it is so distorted why does every wealthy country insist on using third-party intermediaries to purchase health care? Why do we carve out a separate payment program for our elder citizens?

MN507 Promoting Optimal Models and Systems for Health Care Delivery

Unit 4 Discussion

Managed Care

In what way does managed care actually manage cost? Does it do so without diminishing the quality of care? If so, how does it accomplish this?

MN507 Promoting Optimal Models and Systems for Health Care Delivery

Unit 5 Discussion

Accountable Care Organizations Improve Quality of Care

How can the formation of Accountable Care Organizations improve quality of care and make providers more responsible for cost of care? Give an example of a study that has addressed coordination of care and has had documented success. Describe the study and its implications for care.

MN507 Promoting Optimal Models and Systems for Health Care Delivery

Unit 6 Discussion

Model Implementation

Describe a model that you might use to introduce a policy change of your choosing other than what you will address in the upcoming assignment. Why is it relevant to this policy change? How would you implement that model?

MN507 Promoting Optimal Models and Systems for Health Care Delivery

Unit 7 Discussion

Regulating Professional Practice

Compare the roles of state board of nursing with the role of professional organizations in regulating professional practice. What are the major methods of credentialing? List the benefits and weaknesses of each method from the standpoint of protecting the public and the protection of the professional scope of practice.

MN507 Promoting Optimal Models and Systems for Health Care Delivery

Unit 8 Discussion

Genomics and Genetics

Differentiate between genetics and genomics. From the perspective of your specialty area, articulate how nurses can be involved in policy making in the field of genomics. How can research in the field be tied to practice? Identify organizations that are open to nurses in the field of genomics.

MN507 Promoting Optimal Models and Systems for Health Care Delivery
Unit 9 Discussion

Policy Implications of Patient Safety Standards and Practices

Why is it important that health professionals share a common understanding of patient safety standards and practices? What are the policy implications from accepting that “mistakes are normal and all humans err”? How would you approach health care systems leaders or employers about changing employment policies related to punitive actions when errors occur?

MN507 Promoting Optimal Models and Systems for Health Care Delivery

Unit 10 Discussion

Global Health Agenda

What are some of the opportunities that are available to develop an interdisciplinary approach to the advance of the World Health Organization (WHO) global health agenda? Describe how the application of multiculturalism and diversity practices and policies can impact the organization you work in respect to those opportunities. Summarize what you have learned in this course to advance how the role of an advanced practice nurse can influence this global approach.