Nursing and Health Policy

Catalog description

This course provides a framework for understanding health care delivery systems and the ability to analyze health policy using selected theoretical models. Students will apply theoretical models to evaluate existing and proposed health policies from the perspective of relevant stakeholders. Students will identify the political, economic, legal, social and ethical forces which impact the health policy-making process at the organization, local, state and national level, The changing role and responsibilities of the government, private sector, health professionals, and consumers will be examined in terms of access to care, health care financing, regulations, safety, quality and efficiency. Specific methods and strategies to influence health policy will be explored.