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d.) All of the above. (Porter-O’Grady & Malloch, 2016).
Healthcare policy is created by a) Congress; b.) State Legislature; c.) Professional associations; d.) All of the above.
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Health Policy
Policy directed at promoting the health of citizens; the aggregate of principles, state of unstated that characterize the distribution of resources, services, and political influences that impact the health of the population
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No, A lobbyist is a person hired "directly by an organization or through a firm for services that include making more than one “lobbying contact” on behalf of a client, and who spends at least 20 percent of his or her time during a six-month period engaged in lobbying activity." (Center for Public Integrity, https://publicintegrity.org/federal-politics/lobby-watch/lobbying-faq/)
Yes or No: As a nurse, you have to be a registered lobbyist to meet with your representatives at the state or federal level to discuss an issue affecting your practice?
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The Executive Branch (WhiteHouse.gov, 2018, https://www.whitehouse.gov/about-the-white-house/the-executive-branch/)
Which branch of government is responsible for implementing and enforcing the laws written by Congress?
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Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (also known as the "ACA")
What is the name of the federal statute that is focused on expansive healthcare reform with 3 main goals of increasing the availability of affordable health insurance, expanding Medicaid programs to cover all adults with income below 138% of the federal poverty level, and the development of new care delivery methods that will lower the costs of health care.
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American Nurses Association (ANA, n.d.,https://ana.aristotle.com/SitePages/HomePage.aspx)
What national professional association can a nurse join to become active in policy work?
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U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (Porter-O’Grady & Malloch, 2016)
What federal agency monitors the quality of healthcare in the United States?
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Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (1996). (Porter-O’Grady & Malloch, 2016)
What statute establishes patient confidentiality rights and the portability of patient health insurance coverage?
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d.) all of the above (Porter-O’Grady & Malloch, 2016).
Topics that nurses may want to take political action on include a.) funding for safety; b.) provider role clarity; c.) staffing effectiveness initiatives d.) all of the above; e.) all except b, d. f.) none of the above
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Joint Commission. (Joint Commission, n.d., https://www.jointcommission.org/about_us/about_the_joint_commission_main.aspx)
Which independent, not-for-profit organization accredits and certifies nearly healthcare organizations and programs, indicating the organization's commitment to high quality standards?
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State Practice Act (Porter-O’Grady & Malloch, 2016)
An act that regulates nursing practice in a particular state and describes how to obtain and maintain the nursing license, practice scope, and the disciplinary process for violations.
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True (Porter-O’Grady & Malloch, 2016).
True or False. Nurses can contribute to the policy process by educating policymakers, as legislators often have responsibility to creating policy but not an in depth knowledge of healthcare issues.
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Congresswoman Eddie Bernice Johnson (D-TX-30)
Congresswoman Lauren Underwood (D-IL-14)
Name 1 of the 2 nurses who are currently serving in Congress.
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True! (American Nurses Association, n.d. ,https://www.nursingworld.org/practice-policy/advocacy/federal/115-congress-legislative-and-regulatory-priorities/)
True or False, one strategic goal of the legislative platform for the American Nurses Association regarding the 115th Congress is focused on establishing and maintaining safe ethical work environment as well as the health and wellness of nurses across settings.
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Federal Register. (Porter-O’Grady & Malloch, 2016).
What is the name of the daily publication that presents, rules, proposed rules, and notices of the federal government that can be used as a resource for current policy focus at the federal level?
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