Table of Contents
Unit 1 Introduction to Policy and Politics in Nursing and Health Care
1 Frameworks for Action in Policy and Politics Diana J. Mason Elizabeth Dickson Monica R. McLemore G. Adriana Perez 1
2 Historical Perspective on Policy, Politics, and Nursing Patricia D'Antonio Julie Fairman Sandra B. Lewenson 17
3 Advocacy in Nursing and Health Care Susan Apold 25
4 Learning the Ropes of Policy and Politics Wanda Montalvo 32
5 Taking Action: Just Say Yes: Learning to Move Beyond the Fear Chelsea Savage 41
6 A Primer on Political Philosophy Beth L. Rodgers Sally S. Cohen 45
7 The Policy Process Eileen T. O'Grady 52
8 Political Analysis and Strategies Mary Foley 65
9 Communication and Conflict Management in Health Policy Karin Elisabeth Warner 75
10 Research as a Political and Policy Tool Lynn Price Katarzyna Lessard Erica Mumm 81
91 Using Research to Advance Health and Social Policies for Children Eileen K. Fry-Bowers Kristi K. Westphalna 89
12 Using the Power of the Media to Influence Health Policy and Politics Beth Gharrity Gardner Diana J. Mason Barbara Glickstein Monica R. McLemore 97
13 Taking Action: Billboards and a Social Media Campaign Monica R. McLemore 108
14 Health Policy, Politics, and Professional Ethics Carol R. Taylor Susan I. Belanger 111
Unit 2 Health Care Delivery and Financing
15 The Changing United States Health Care System Hillary Schneller Barbara J. Safriet 121
16 A Primer on Health Economics of Nursing and Health Policy Len M. Nichols 134
17 Financing Health Care in the United States Joyce A. Pulcini Betty Rambur 141
18 The Affordable Care Act: An Uncertain Future Carole R. Myers 157
19 The National Association of Hispanic Nurses Educating Multicultural Communities on the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act G. Adriana Perez 167
20 Patient Engagement and Public Policy: Emerging New Paradigms and Roles Jane Clare Joyner Mary Jo Kreitzer 171
21 The Marinated Mind: Why Overuse Is an Epidemic and How to Reduce It Rosemary Gibson 180
22 Policy Approaches to Address Health Disparities Nadia Campos de Andrade Carmen Alvarez 186
23 Taking Action: Policy Advocacy for American Indian/Alaska Native Children: School Nutrition and Indigenous Food Sovereignty Regina S. Eddie (Dine') Dorinda L. Welle 194
24 Taking Action: Addressing the Health Needs of Immigrant/Migrant Farmworkers Maria Elena Ruiz 199
25 The Unfulfilled Promise of Mental Health and Addiction Parity Freida H. Outlaw Jake Coffey Sita M. Diehl Patricia K. Bradley 203
26 Improving LGBTQ+ Health: Nursing Policy Can Make a Difference Sarah Stover Filer Zollweg Valerie Tobin Zil Garner Goldstein David M. Keepnews Peggy L. Chinn 211
27 Reproductive Health Policy Carol F. Roye Monica R. McLemore 225
28 Public and Population Health: Promoting the Health of the Public Susan Swider Heide Cygan 231
29 Taking Action: Influencing Public Health in a Politically Charged Environment Gina Miranda-Diaz 241
30 Disaster Response and Public Health Emergency Preparedness Tener Goodwin Veenema Roberta Proffitt Lavin Clifton P. Thornton 30
31 Advancing New Models of Primary Care Margaret Mary Flinter Mary Blankson 257
32 Family Care giving and Social Policy Susan C. Reinhard Heather M. Young 270
33 Dual Eligibles: Challenges and Innovations in Care Pamela Z. Cacchione 279
34 Home Care, Hospice, and Community-Based Care: Evolving Policy Mary Ann Christopher Sherl Brand Florence Kariuki Maria LoGrippo 287
35 Long-Term Services and Supports Policy Issues Caroline Stephens Micheie Diaz Laura M. Wagner 296
36 The United States Military and Veterans Administration Health Systems: Contemporary Overview and Policy Challenges Jennifer Hatzfeld Sheila Cox Sullivan 304
Unit 3 Policy and Politics in the Government
37 Contemporary Issues in Government Grant R. Martsolf 313
38 How Government Works: What You Need to Know to Influence the Process Casey R. Shillam Sandra Whitley Ryals 323
39 An Overview of Legislative and Regulatory Processes Mary Jean Schumann 333
40 Lobbying Policymakers: Individual and Collective Strategies Lauren M. Inouye 343
41 Political Activity: Different Rules for Government Employees Kathleen E. Sykes 349
42 Taking Action: Reflective Musings From a Nurse Politician Susan L. Adams 356
43 Taking Action: Running Against the Odds: There's a Nurse in the Assembly Dawn Made Adams 363
44 Political Appointments Amy L. Anderson Alexia E. Green 366
45 Nursing and the Courts David M. Keepnews Virginia Trotter Betts 374
46 Nursing Licensure and Regulation Edie Brous 381
47 Taking Action: Nurse, Educator, and Legislator: My Journey to the Delaware General Assembly and as Lieutenant Governor Bethany Hall-Long 388
Unit 4 Policy and Politics in the Workplace and Workforce
43 Policy and Politics in Health Care Organizations Rhonda Anderson Mary Beth Kingston 392
49 Taking Your Place at the Table: Board Appointments and Service Kimberly J. Harper Laurie S. Benson 400
50 Taking Action: Nurse Leaders in the Boardroom Linda Burnes Bolton Catherine Alicia Georges Rita Wray 407
51 Quality and Safety in Health Care: Policy Issues Jean Johnson Esther Emard Bonnie R. Sakallaris 411
52 Politics and Evidence-Based Practice and Policy Sean P. Clarke 422
53 The Nursing Workforce Mary Lou Brunell Andrea Uitti Bresnahan 430
54 Rural Health Care: Workforce Challenges and Opportunities Pamela Stewart Fahs Nicole Rouhana 437
55 Taking Action: Increasing Specialty Medical Care ACCESS in Rural Communities Deirdre E. Kearney Debra A. Banks 447
56 Nurse Staffing Ratios: Policy Options Joanne Spetz 452
57 The Contemporary Work Environment of Nursing Deborah Washington 459
58 Taking Action: Racism in the Workplace Kenya V. Beard 465
59 Collective Strategies for Transformation in the Workplace Toby Bressler Linda M. Valentino 469
60 Political Context of Advanced Practice Nursing Andrea Brassard 477
61 Taking Action: Never Underestimate the Power of a Personal Story Danielle Howa Pendergrass 485
62 Taking Action: Removing APRN Regulatory Barriers in West Virginia Toni DiChiacchio 490
63 Taking Action: Full Practice Authority: A Tale of Two States Carolyn Montoya Gale Adcock 498
64 Policy and Politics in Nursing Academia Ellen Frances Olshansky 503
65 The Intersection of Technology and Health Care: Policy and Practice Implications Carol A. Romano 511
Unit 5 Policy and Politics in Associations and Interest Groups
66 Interest Groups in Health Care Policy and Politics Joanne Warner 517
67 Policy Issues in Nursing Associations Ramón Lavandero 523
68 Taking Action: School Nursing at the Intersection of Health and Education Donna Mazyck Nina R. Fekaris 533
69 Taking Action: The Alliance of Nurses for Healthy Environments Promoting Environmental Health Ruth McDermott-Levy Katie Huffling 538
70 Coalitions: A Powerful Political Strategy Rebecca (Rice) Bowers-Lanier 543
71 Taking Action: Campaign for Action Susan B. Hassmiller 550
72 Taking Action: Why Not Minot? The Battle Over North Dakota's First Smoke-Free Ordinance Kelly Buettner-Schmidt Mary Muhlbradt Lori Brierley 555
73 Where Policy Hits the Pavement: Contemporary Issues in Communities Elizabeth Dickson Monica R. McLemore 562
74 An Introduction to Community Activism DeAnne K. Hilfinger Messias Robin Dawson Estrada 571
75 Taking Action: From Sewage Problems to the Statehouse: Serving Communities Mary L. Behrens 580
76 Taking Action: Contaminated Water and Elevated Blood Lead Levels in Flint Loretta Jackson Brown 584
77 Creating a Culture of Health and Working With Communities Clair Millet Renee S. Frauendienst 589
78 Taking Action: Activism: A Community Rises Lucia Judith Alfano 594
79 Family and Sexual Violence, Nursing, and U.S. Policy Kathryn Laughon Angela Amar 598
80 Human Trafficking: The Need for Nursing Advocacy Donna Sabella 605
81 Taking Action: Policy, Politics, and Advocating for Medicinal Cannabis Use Carey S. Clark 613
82 Think Globally, Act Locally: Nursing and Global Health Jane E. Salvage Jill F. White 617
83 Infectious Disease in a Highly Connected World: Nurses' Role to Prevent, Detect, Respond Catherine M. Dentinger Amy R. Kolwaite 625
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