NUR508 2019 January All Week Discussions (dq1+dq2) Latest Question # 00599194 Course Code : NUR508 Subject: Health Care Due on: 03/08/2019 Posted On: 03/08/2019 08:30 AM Tutorials: 1 Rating: 5.0/5

NUR508
Ethics, Policy and Finance in Health Care System

Week 1
Discussion

DQ1 What were the major causes of U.S. mortality in the last
100 years, and what public health measures most contributed to improvements in
the health of the nation? Include at least two source citations from the
readings and/or additional sources to support your answer.

DQ2 What are the major causes of disease and death in the
21st century (e.g., chronic illnesses, communicable diseases, etc.) that
continue to affect U.S. citizens in spite of the achievements in public health
in the past century? What have been some of the strategies implemented to
combat these illnesses on the local and national levels? Have they been
successful? Include reference citations where appropriate.

NUR508
Ethics, Policy and Finance in Health Care System

Week 2
Discussion

DQ1 Select one of the United Nations’ (U.N.) Millennial
Development Goals (MDGs). Visit the website and report on the UN’s progress in
achieving this goal? How will meeting this goal positively impact the health of
the world? What suggestions would you make to help the UN achieve this goal?

DQ2 Select a global health issue from the World Health
Organization (WHO) list of health topics available at
http://www.who.int/topics/en/ How has globalization influenced this issue from
a positive or negative perspective?

NUR508
Ethics, Policy and Finance in Health Care System

Week 3
Discussion

DQ1 Debate the various social factors associated with the
situation of the “underinsured.” Respond to two other classmates’
answers with solid reasoning and support your opinions with appropriate
reference citations.

DQ2 Review the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
(AHRQ) report “Priority Populations”:

http://www.ahrq.gov/health-care-information/priority-populations/index.html

Select one of the “priority populations” and
explain the disparities this population faces. What strategies have been
implemented to combat these disparities on the local and national levels? Have
they been successful? Include reference citations where appropriate.

NUR508
Ethics, Policy and Finance in Health Care System

Week 4
Discussion

DQ1 Debate the efficacies of public versus private-based
quality initiatives. What roles do each play in the quality of U.S. health care?
How would the elimination of one aspect affect the other? Respond to two other
classmates and counter their answer, citing references as appropriate.

DQ2 After reading the Kaiser Family Foundation summary on
the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, state why or why not you
believe the act should remain in law, or which pieces should be reversed. Then
describe two pieces of the act that you were unaware was part of the act and
how that may affect you as a citizen.

NUR508
Ethics, Policy and Finance in Health Care System

Week 5
Discussion

DQ1 What are the eligibility requirements and coverage of
Medicaid for the categories of low-income adults, pregnant women, and the
aging/blind/disabled in the state where you live? Do you consider the
eligibility requirements reasonable or restrictive? Do you consider the
coverage reasonable or liberal? What are the benefits and drawbacks to keeping
these populations insured through Medicaid? Consider both direct and indirect
factors.

DQ2 Review the CMS.gov 30-Day Mortality and Readmission Data
website. Review at least two local hospitals and see how they compare to state
and national benchmarks. How and why may a consumer or a health care
professional use this data to make decision about their next hospitalization?
Will reporting this data have an impact on hospitals bottom line in addition to
financial penalties from CMS? Give at least two examples of how this data may
be used and what type of impact if may have if at all on the hospitals.

NUR508
Ethics, Policy and Finance in Health Care System

Week 6
Discussion

DQ1 Debate the question: “Is health care a basic right
in the United States?” Answer this question through the lens of your role
as RN. Support your response utilizing ethical theories and principles. Respond
to two other classmates using respectful communication and solid reasoning.
Support your response with appropriate references.

DQ2 Select an ethical dilemma related to health policy from
the categories of moral values, professional regulation, health of individuals
in society, or distributive justice. What are the controversies surrounding
this issue? What are the opposing ethical principles? How has past or current
health policy addressed this dilemma? Support your reasoning with reference
citations.

NUR508
Ethics, Policy and Finance in Health Care System

Week 7
Discussion

DQ1 How do spiritual beliefs impact political ideologies and
the policy process? How have they affected the health policy reform process?
Using respectful communication, debate your response with two other classmates.
Give examples and support your reasoning with appropriate references.

DQ2 What is the role of a religious ethic in public policy
today? Should a religious ethic or theistic worldview take priority over that
of others? How can religious policy decision makers remain true to their
personal values while respecting the views of individuals with differing
cultural and spiritual beliefs? Respond to two other classmates and cite
references as appropriate.

NUR508
Ethics, Policy and Finance in Health Care System

Week 8
Discussion

DQ1 Select an advanced professional or advanced practice
nursing specialty. How has past and current regulation/legislation affected the
role and scope of this nursing role? What, if any, discussions are currently
underway relative to the scope and role of this specialty? What resources are
available to assist nurses in advocating for these roles?

DQ2 Select a professional or specialty nursing association.
What impact has this organization had on health care legislation in the past 2
years? Respond to two other classmates and support your answer with appropriate
references and specific examples.