Module 6: Global Healthcare Issues (Week 11) Learning Objectives Students will: • • • • • • • • Compare healthcare policies related to global healthcare issues in the U.S. and abroad Analyze the impact of the social determinants of health on global healthcare issues Analyze how policy impacts the health of the global population Analyze how policy impacts the role of the nurse Compare how global health issues impact local healthcare organizations and policies in the U.S and abroad Recommend advocacy for the incorporation of a global perspective into local practice and the role of the nurse leader Analyze impacts of the incorporation of a global perspective into local practice and the role of the nurse leader Analyze how a global perspective represents and contributes to social change Assignment Week 11: Global Healthcare Comparison Matrix and Narrative Statement Note: This Assignment is due on Day 5 of Week 11. If you talk about a possible poor health outcome, do you believe that outcome will occur? Do you believe eye contact and personal contact should be avoided? You would have a difficult time practicing as a nurse if you believed these to be true. But they are very real beliefs in some cultures. Differences in cultural beliefs, subcultures, religion, ethnic customs, dietary customs, language, and a host of other factors contribute to the complex environment that surrounds global healthcare issues. Failure to understand and account for these differences can create a gulf between practitioners and the public they serve. In this Assignment, you will examine a global health issue and consider the approach to this issue by the United States and by one other country. To Prepare: • • • • • Review the World Health Organization’s (WHO) global health agenda and select one global health issue to focus on for this Assignment. Select at least one additional country to compare to the U.S. for this Assignment. Reflect on how the global health issue you selected is approached in the U.S. and in the additional country you selected. Review and download the Global Health Comparison Matrix provided in the Resources. The Assignment: (1- to 2-page Global Health Comparison Matrix; 1-page Plan for Social Change) Part 1: Global Health Comparison Matrix • • • • • • • Focusing on the country you selected and the U.S., complete the Global Health Comparison Matrix. Be sure to address the following: Consider the U.S. national/federal health policies that have been adapted for the global health issue you selected from the WHO global health agenda. Compare these policies to the additional country you selected for study. Explain the strengths and weaknesses of each policy. Explain how the social determinants of health may impact the global health issue you selected. Be specific and provide examples. Using the WHO’s Organization’s global health agenda as well as the results of your own research, analyze how each country’s government addresses cost, quality, and access to the global health issue selected. Explain how the health policy you selected might impact the health of the global population. Be specific and provide examples. Explain how the health policy you selected might impact the role of the nurse in each country. Explain how global health issues impact local healthcare organizations and policies in both countries. Be specific and provide examples. Part 2: A Plan for Social Change • • • • Reflect on the global health policy comparison and analysis you conducted in Part 1 of the Assignment and the impact that global health issues may have on the world, the U.S., your community, as well as your practice as a nurse leader. In a 1-page response, create a plan for social change that incorporates a global perspective or lens into your local practice and role as a nurse leader. Explain how you would advocate for the incorporation of a global perspective or lens into your local practice and role as a nurse leader. Explain how the incorporation of a global perspective or lens might impact your local practice and role as a nurse leader. Explain how the incorporation of a global perspective or lens into your local practice as a nurse leader represents and contributes to social change. Be specific and provide examples References more than 5 from course list, and out side By Day X of Week 11 Submit Part 1 and Part 2 of your Assignment. Check Rubric Detail for Grading, please. Select Grid View or List View to change the rubric’s layout. Name: NURS_6050_Module06_Week11_Assignment_Rubric Exit • • Grid View Excellent Global Healthcare Issues and Policies Part 1: Global Health Comparison Matrix Focusing on the country you selected and the U.S., complete the Global Health Comparison Matrix. Be sure to address the following: • Consider the U.S. national/federal health policies that have been adapted for the global health issue you selected from the WHO global health agenda. Compare these policies to the additional country you selected for study. 45 (45%) – 50 (50%) Response provides a clear and accurate explanation of the strengths and weaknesses of policies in the U.S. and another country. Response provides a clear and accurate explanation of how the social determinants of health impact the issue in the U.S. and in another country. Specific examples are provided. Response provides a clear and accurate explanation of how the governments of the two countries address cost, quality, and access related to the issue. Response provides a clear and accurate explanation of how the policy in each of the two countries impacts the health of the global population. Detailed and accurate supporting examples are provided. Response provides a clear and complete explanation of how the policies in each country impact the role of the nurse. Response provides an accurate and detailed explanation of how the global health issues impact local healthcare organizations and policies in each of the two countries. Excellent The Nurse’s Role in Global Healthcare Part 2: A Plan for Social Change Reflect on the global health policy comparison and analysis you conducted in Part 1 of the Assignment. In a 1-page response, create a plan for social change that incorporates a global perspective or lens into your local practice and role as a nurse leader. 32 (32%) – 35 (35%) Response provides a clear and thorough explanation of how one would advocate for the incorporation of a global perspective or lens into his/her role as a nurse leader. Response provides a clear and thorough explanation of how the incorporation of a global perspective or lens might impact local practice and the role as a nurse leader. Response clearly and thoroughly explains in detail how the incorporation of a global perspective or lens in one’s role as a nurse represents and contributes to social change. Accurate and detailed supporting examples are provided. • Explain how you would advocate for the incorporation of a global perspective or lens into your local practice and role as a nurse leader. • Explain how the incorporation of a global perspective or lens might impact your local practice and role as a nurse leader. • Explain how the incorporation of a global perspective or lens into your local practice as a nurse leader represents and contributes to social change. Be specific and provide examples. Written Expression and Formatting – Paragraph Development and Organization: Paragraphs make clear points that support well developed ideas, flow 5 (5%) – 5 (5%) Paragraphs and sentences follow writing standards for flow, continuity, and clarity. A clear and comprehensive purpose Excellent logically, and demonstrate continuity of ideas. Sentences are carefully focused–neither long and rambling nor short and lacking substance. A clear and comprehensive purpose statement and introduction is provided which delineates all required criteria. statement, introduction, and conclusion is provided which delineates all required criteria. Written Expression and Formatting – English writing standards: 5 (5%) – 5 (5%) Uses correct grammar, spelling, and punctuation with no errors. Correct grammar, mechanics, and proper punctuation Written Expression and Formatting – The paper follows correct APA format for title page, headings, font, spacing, margins, indentations, page numbers, parenthetical/intext citations, and reference list. 5 (5%) – 5 (5%) Uses correct APA format with no errors. Total Points: 100 Name: NURS_6050_Module06_Week11_Assignment_Rubric Learning Resources Required Readings Milstead, J. A., & Short, N. M. (2019). Health policy and politics: A nurse’s guide (6th ed.). Burlington, MA: Jones & Bartlett Learning. • Chapter 11, “The Impact of Globalization: Nurses Influencing Global Health Policy” (pp. 194–208) Corless, I. B., Nardi, D., Milstead, J. A., Larson, E., Nokes, K. M., Orsega, S., Kurth, A. E., … Woith, W. (2018). Expanding nursing’s role in responding to global pandemics. Nursing Outlook, 66(4), 412–415. Donkin, A., Goldblatt, P., Allen, J., Nathanson, V., & Marmot, M. (2017). Global action on the social determinants of health. BMJ Global Health, 3(1). doi:10.1136/bmjgh-2017-000603. Sandoval-Almazana, R., & Gil-Garcia, J. R. (2011). Are government internet portals evolving towards more interaction, participation, and collaboration? Revisiting the rhetoric of egovernment among municipalities. Government Information Quarterly, 29(Suppl. 1), S72– S81. World Health Organization (WHO). (n.d.). Global health agenda. Retrieved September 20, 2018, from http://www.who.int/about/vision/global_health_agenda/en/ Document: Global Health Comparison Matrix (Word document)
The Global Healthcare Comparison Matrix and Narrative Statement Assignment is a task that requires students to examine a global health issue and consider the approach to this issue by the United States and by one other country. Students are expected to review the World Health Organization’s (WHO) global health agenda, select a global health issue to focus on and select at least one additional country to compare to the U.S. for this assignment. They are required to reflect on how the global health issue is approached in the U.S. and in the additional country, review and download the Global Health Comparison Matrix provided in the resources. The students are then required to complete the Global Health Comparison Matrix, addressing the following: Consider the U.S. national/federal health policies that have been adapted for the global health issue, compare these policies to the additional country, explain the strengths and weaknesses of each policy, explain how the social determinants of health may impact the global health issue, analyze how each country’s government addresses cost, quality, and access to the global health issue, explain how the health policy might impact the health of the global population and the role of the nurse in each country and finally, explain how global health issues impact local healthcare organizations and policies in both countries. The second part of the assignment requires students to create a plan for social change that incorporates a global perspective or lens into their local practice and role as a nurse leader, explain how they would advocate for the incorporation of a global perspective or lens into their local practice and role as a nurse leader, and explain how the incorporation of a global perspective or lens might impact their local practice and role as a nurse leader.
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In this Assignment, students will examine a global health issue and compare the approach to this issue by the United States and by one other country. The students will complete a Global Health Comparison Matrix, addressing topics such as national/federal health policies, strengths and weaknesses of each policy, impact of social determinants of health, cost, quality and access to the global health issue selected, and the impact on the role of the nurse. Students will also create a plan for social change that incorporates a global perspective into their local practice and role as a nurse leader. The plan should include an explanation of how the student would advocate for the incorporation of a global perspective, the impact on their local practice, and how it represents and contributes to social change.
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Sample Discussion:
COVID-19, also known as the coronavirus disease, is a highly contagious and potentially severe respiratory illness caused by the SARS-CoV-2 virus. It was first identified in Wuhan, China in December 2019 and has since spread globally, leading to a worldwide pandemic. Symptoms of COVID-19 can range from mild to severe and include fever, cough, shortness of breath, and body aches. In severe cases, the virus can lead to pneumonia, acute respiratory distress syndrome, and death.
The World Health Organization (WHO) declared COVID-19 a Public Health Emergency of International Concern on January 30, 2020, and a pandemic on March 11, 2020. The virus has affected nearly every country in the world, leading to widespread illness and death, as well as significant disruptions to daily life and the global economy.
Governments around the world have implemented various measures to slow the spread of the virus and protect their populations, including lockdowns, travel restrictions, and mask mandates. The United States has also implemented these measures, but the response has been inconsistent and politicized, leading to criticism and confusion.
The healthcare system has been overwhelmed by the surge of patients, leading to shortages of personal protective equipment, testing, and treatment. Nurses and other healthcare workers have been at the forefront of the response, putting themselves at risk to care for the sick.
In terms of vaccine development and distribution, multiple vaccines have been authorized for emergency use worldwide and are being distributed globally. However, there are still concerns about access to vaccines, particularly in low-income countries.
COVID-19 has had a significant impact on global health and has highlighted the importance of preparedness and international cooperation in responding to pandemics. The response to COVID-19 has also highlighted disparities in access to healthcare and the need for global equity in addressing public health crises.
