Chapter 13 - Social Policy and Public Health Nursing

This set of flashcards covers key concepts from Chapter 13, including the relationship between social justice and public health nursing, stages of health policy, the legislative process, and roles of nurses in policy engagement.

What are the objectives of Chapter 13 on Social Justice and Public Health Nursing?

Understand the relationship between social justice and public health nursing, and identify three possible ways a PHN could engage in policy activism.

What are the social determinants of health listed in Chapter 13?

Economic stability, neighborhood and physical environment, education, community and social context, and health care system.

What are the four major stages of health policy?

Formulation, Adoption, Implementation, Evaluation.

What is health policy?

Health policy consists of the rules, regulations, legislation, and funding that govern health care for citizens.

How does a bill become a law at the federal level?

A bill is introduced, assigned to a committee, discussed and voted on; it must pass both chambers and then be signed by the President.

What is the difference between advocacy and lobbying?

All lobbying is advocacy, but not all advocacy is lobbying; lobbying specifically involves influencing policy makers.

What are some examples of health policy legislation?

Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996, the HIPAA Privacy Rule, and S.999 Save Rural Hospitals Act of 2021.

What roles can nurses take in policy engagement?

Voting, joining professional nursing associations, holding political office, and providing public comment.

Define grassroots efforts in public health advocacy.

Political movements driven by community members.

What types of groups work toward achieving political goals in public health?

Special interest groups (SIGs) and professional organizations.