(Solution) NR447 Week 7 Discussion: Advocacy

COURSE  

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Discussion: Apply Knowledge

Step 1: Healthcare issues can range from client care to workplace conditions. Consider one healthcare issue that you find important. Reflect on how this topic aligns with the social determinants of health (SDOH). Refer to the lesson for examples.

Step 2: Answer the discussion prompts below with explanation and detail.

  • Paragraph one: Describe the selected healthcare issue. Explain why you chose the topic, why it is a significant concern, and how it is influenced by the social determinants of health (SDOH) according to the literature.Paragraph two: Consider how you could collaborate with others to advocate for your chosen issue. Explain how you could engage with interprofessional colleagues, organizations, or online communities to enhance your advocacy efforts.

    Paragraph three: Consider how your topic is impacted by decision-makers at various levels (local, state, or federal level, e.g., school board, mayor, health department, congressional leaders, etc.). Imagine you are writing a letter or email to a leader or policymaker. Identify who you would write to and compose a few attention-grabbing sentences advocating for action on your chosen issue, citing at least one reference supporting the need for change in your letter.

    References: Provide complete references for all citations.

SOLUTION  

Step 1: Healthcare issues can range from client care to workplace conditions. Consider one healthcare issue that you find important. Reflect on how this topic aligns with the social determinants of health (SDOH). Refer to the lesson for examples.

Mental illness that results in homelessness as it relates to the social determinants of health (SDOH) is of great concern. Working in the Emergency Room, I see firsthand the ramifications of mental health and homelessness. “Examples of SDOH are listed as early childhood development; education, job opportunities, and income; racial and ethnic and other forms of discrimination; housing, transportation, and neighborhoods; and access to clean air and water and to quality affordable health care” (Jeste & Pender 2022).……..please click the icon below to access entire solution at $10