Human trafficking, extreme poverty, preventable diseases, the opioid crisis and the lack of adequate low-income housing are a few current societal concerns worthy of social change. Nurses and healthcare leaders are in a good position to shape and influence health care policy.
This week reflect on advocacy, collaborative partnerships with other health care practitioners and stakeholders, and the policy making process and write a paper that addresses the following:
1. Describe the policy issue, policy problem of interest or a particular bill that your legislator has introduced
2. Elaborate on why the policy matters and what you can possibly do to strengthen the policy?
3, Briefly define the role you would play as an advocate for the healthcare consumer and healthcare professionals.
4. Explain how the policy impacts the public at large or a particular population.
5. What stakeholders would you collaborate with to promote the cause?
