NURS-6050N Week 2: Assignment AGENDA COMPARISON GRID AND FACT SHEET

Course

NURS-6050N POLICY & ADVOCACY FOR POP HEALTH

Questions from the Assignment

Part 1: Agenda Comparison Grid

1. What population health concern did you select?
   Provide a brief description of the healthcare issue.

2. How did the current presidential administration address this healthcare issue?

3. How did the previous presidential administration address the same healthcare issue?

4. What resources or funding did each administration allocate to address the issue?

How to Approach Part 1

Step 1: Choose a healthcare issue

Examples include:

• Mental health

• Opioid crisis

• Healthcare access

• Diabetes

• Maternal health

• COVID-19 response

Step 2: Briefly describe the issue

Explain:

• What the issue is

• Who is affected

• Why it is important for population health

Step 3: Compare the two administrations

Research how:

• The current president addressed the issue through policies, programs, or initiatives.

• The previous president addressed the same issue.

Step 4: Identify resources

Look for:

• Government funding

• Federal programs

• Policy initiatives

• Legislative actions

Questions from Part 2: Agenda Comparison Grid Analysis

5. Which administrative agency would most likely help address the healthcare issue and why?

6. How might the healthcare issue get placed on the presidential agenda, and how does it remain a priority?

7. Who would be an effective entrepreneur, champion, or sponsor for the healthcare issue, and why would this person be effective?

How to Approach Part 2

Question 5: Identify the Responsible Agency

Choose an agency that deals directly with the issue, such as:

• Department of Health and Human Services

• Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

• Food and Drug Administration

• Occupational Safety and Health Administration

Explain why that agency would be most helpful in addressing the issue.

Question 6: Getting the Issue on the Presidential Agenda

Discuss factors such as:

• Public health crises

• Media attention

• Research evidence

• Advocacy groups

• Pressure from healthcare professionals

• Public demand

Explain how continued awareness and political support keep the issue on the agenda.

Question 7: Choosing a Champion or Sponsor

Select a person who strongly supports the issue.

Examples:

• A legislator

• A healthcare advocate

• A public figure

• A researcher or health organization leader

Explain:

• Why the person supports the issue

• How their influence could help move the issue forward in policy discussions.

Questions from Part 3: Fact Sheet

8. Why is this healthcare issue important and why should policymakers prioritize it in legislation?

9. What role do nurses play in advocating for healthcare issues and influencing policy agendas?

How to Approach Part 3

Question 8: Importance of the Healthcare Issue

Explain:

• The impact on population health

• The economic cost

• Effects on healthcare systems

• The need for policy action

Keep the explanation clear and persuasive, since fact sheets are designed to quickly inform policymakers.

Question 9: Role of Nurses in Agenda Setting

Discuss how nurses:

• Advocate for patients

• Use clinical experience to inform policy decisions

• Support evidence-based practice

• Educate policymakers about healthcare needs

Sample Solution

Click below to access the full sample solution (PDF)