Tag: Policy

A healthcare policy is a set of rules and regulations that are put into effect to assist in the operation and the shape of health delivery. A healthcare policy covers a range of issues including public health, chronic illness and disability, long-term care, the financing of health care, preventive health care and mental health.

Policy

Articles (Page 1)

Essay on Opioid Agonist Therapy

Nursing Essays

The opioid crisis is a troublesome public health issue that has widely spread across the United States. Opioid use disorder (OUD) is associated with HIV and HCV infection, addiction, criminal behaviors, and even death ...

Last modified: 5th Jul 2021

Essay on Government Drug Policy

Nursing Essays

New Zealand Government’s drug policy was enclosed in the National Drug Policy 2007 – 2012. This policy was first approved in 1998 to give direction for drug policy in Aoteoroa New Zealand as a whole. ...

Last modified: 23rd Apr 2021

The Importance of Public Policy

Nursing Essays

Public policy refers to the action or inaction of the government on an issue(s). It sets hierarchy by carrying out the choices of those with the command of authority in the public. This makes public policy change very complex as various individuals, organisations and even the state have conflicting interest and capacities....

Last modified: 20th Apr 2021

Effect of the Public Charge Rule

Nursing Essays

This paper aims to address the effect public charge will have on healthcare coverage and healthcare spending for Lawfully Present Residents (LPRs) in the United States....

Last modified: 20th Apr 2021

Public Health Funding Essay

Nursing Essays

It is imperative that the Aspen County Public Health Department explore all viable federal grant funding opportunities in order to continue its ability to improve the health of the state’s underserved populations....

Last modified: 12th Apr 2021

Debate: Should there be a GP Fee Policy?

Nursing Essays

Essay Question: What do you think about the prospect of a $5 fee to see a GP? The topic of a $5 patient co-payment for GP visits is an ongoing debate that is currently being argued from individuals t...

Last modified: 8th Apr 2021

Analysis of Safeguarding Policy and Midwifery Council Code of Conduct

Nursing Essays

Within this essay I will be analysing both, the Safeguarding policy and the nursing and midwifery council code of conduct. This essay will include information on both the policy and the code, how they...

Last modified: 25th Feb 2021

Policy on Restraints and Person Centred Nursing Care in Mental Health Services

Nursing Assignments

In this assignment I will be looking at a national policy on restraints and the implications of the policy to person centred nursing care in relation to mental health services....

Last modified: 3rd Dec 2020

Impact of Policy on Dental Health Needs

Nursing Assignments

Following the adoption of the New Zealand model for employing dental therapists to treat specific dental needs in children, the UK/US dental governing body looked at how to adopt the same model amongst children in low socioeconomic communities and at the same time reduce dental caries and gum disease...

Last modified: 3rd Dec 2020

Policy Analysis: Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF)

Nursing Essays

The goal of this paper is to perform a policy analysis of the 1996 Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) under the Personal Responsibility and Employment Opportunity Reconciliation Act ...

Last modified: 3rd Nov 2020

Cannabis and Cannabidiol Policy Proposal

Nursing Essays

Healthcare policy is the public program that identifies specific community goals,  plans, decides, and implements programs and actions to achieve those goals. Healthcare policy determines an...

Last modified: 17th Jun 2020

Establishment of Non-Opioid Directives and Coverage of Non-Opioid Therapy

Nursing Essays

This paper will discuss advocacy for Ohio Senate Bill 51 which aims to establish a Non-Opioid Directive and coverage of evidence-based Non-Opioid therapies by certain insurance carriers (S.B. 51, 2019...

Last modified: 29th May 2020

Effects of Policy on Public and Private Healthcare in the United States

Nursing Essays

 Policy plays a significant and significant role in influencing both the U.S. government and private healthcare systems when addressing the problem of health care. Health policy relates to choice...

Last modified: 27th May 2020

How is the effectiveness of hand hygiene policy measured?

Nursing Questions

Question How is the effectiveness of the hand hygiene policy measured other than the use of audits? Answer In medical literature, there have been several attempts to measure the effectiveness of hand ...

Last modified: 11th Feb 2020

The future of the UK with Immigration, the Brexit and health care accessibility issues

Nursing Questions

Question How will immigration, the Brexit and health care accessibility issues impact the future of health and social care in the UK? Answer The Brexit will undoubtedly have long-term impacts on every...

Last modified: 11th Feb 2020

How will immigration, the Brexit and health care accessibility issues impact the future of health and social care in the UK?

Nursing Questions

Question How will immigration, the Brexit and health care accessibility issues impact the future of health and social care in the UK? Answer The Brexit will undoubtedly have long-term impacts on every...

Last modified: 11th Feb 2020

How does hand hygiene policy impact quality of care to patients

Nursing Questions

Question How does hand hygiene policy impact quality of care to patients? Answer Hand hygiene is vitally important in preventing the spread of infections, both to patients and to healthcare workers th...

Last modified: 11th Feb 2020

Current trends in educational standards

Nursing Questions

Question What current trends exist with regards to educational standards, continuing professional development and the promotion of leadership? Answer Navigating the current health and social care cris...

Last modified: 11th Feb 2020

National/international hand hygiene policy

Nursing Questions

Question Why do you need a hand hygiene policy in a trust and how can a national/international hand hygiene policy affect it? Answer It is vital to have a hand hygiene policy in a trust because, accor...

Last modified: 11th Feb 2020

What current trends exist with regards to educational standards, continuing professional development and the promotion of leadership?

Nursing Questions

Question What current trends exist with regards to educational standards, continuing professional development and the promotion of leadership? Answer Navigating the current health and social care cris...

Last modified: 11th Feb 2020

Importance Of Hand Hygiene Policy

Nursing Essays

1.1 This report outlines how the Stoke on Trent Community Health Service (PCT) developed the Hand Hygiene Policy (2008). In this report there will be an explanation of the history of the guideline, it...

Last modified: 11th Feb 2020

Health Policy on Restraint in Health Care Settings

Nursing Essays

Health Planning and Policy Development: Leadership Issues Jinyi Kim Health Policy on Restrain According to the World Health Organization (WHO, 2015), health policy can be defined as the decisions, ...

Last modified: 11th Feb 2020

Women’s Health Policy in Australia

Nursing Essays

Introduction: Women’s health policy in Australia was realised in the year 1989.policy was introduced taking into account the well-being of all the Australian women and being committed to provide th...

Last modified: 11th Feb 2020

Impact of “Healthy Lives, Healthy People” Policy

Nursing Essays

Impact of “Healthy Lives, Healthy People” Policy on Childhood Obesity The cliché ‘Health is wealth’ rings true for anyone and in any situation. As individuals address their own health concer...

Last modified: 11th Feb 2020

Policy for Psychiatric Nursing in Ireland: Analysis

Nursing Essays

Critically evaluate the relevance of a current national (Irish) strategic policy document for your area of practice (Psychiatric nursing) Introduction As one of the most important facets of health ...

Last modified: 11th Feb 2020