Children, Health Policy, and Culturally Competent Care

Children, Health Policy, and Culturally Competent Care

The first pediatric policy I would recommend for the state would be implementing comprehensive school-based health programs. This initiative aims to address a variety of social determinants of health for children and teens. It will provide a holistic approach to their well-being. We can ensure equitable access to healthcare by embedding health services within schools (Jourdan et al., 2021). Preventive care, mental health support, and health education will be available to all students. This policy recognizes that schools serve as a central point where diverse communities meet. Therefore, it is an ideal setting for reaching children from various backgrounds. Furthermore, it enhances collaboration between healthcare professionals and educators. This fosters a team approach to address both medical and educational needs. Engaging nurses in this effort involves providing training and resources. This empowers them as key players in school-based health teams. Furthermore, it emphasizes preventive care and health promotion strategies.

An all-round communication strategy is crucial to effectively reach nurses and encourage their action in promoting the school-based health program policy (Tauber, 2022). Online platforms for webinars and forums tailored to nurses will be useful. Furthermore, sharing success stories and case studies that highlight the positive outcomes of similar programs can be impactful. Further, establishing partnerships with nursing associations and incorporating the policy into continuing education programs ensures widespread awareness. Additionally, employing ordinary efforts such as town hall meetings and networking events can create a sense of community and shared purpose among nurses. It will enhance their commitment to championing the policy within their respective roles. On the other hand, there are many reasons why nurses may not engage in lobbying efforts. Firstly, they may include heavy workloads, time constraints, and a lack of awareness about the impact of policy advocacy. Additionally, some nurses may feel unequipped or unfamiliar with the legislative process. This leads to hesitancy in participating in lobbying activities.

References

Jourdan, D., Gray, N. J., Barry, M. M., Caffe, S., Cornu, C., Diagne, F., … & Sawyer, S. M. (2021). Supporting every school to become a foundation for healthy lives. The lancet child & adolescent health, 5(4), 295-303. https://doi.org/10.1016/S2352-4642(20)30316-3

Tauber, J. L. (2022). Effects of mental health training series on school nurse knowledge, preparedness and practice for youth mental health (Doctoral dissertation). http://dx.doi.org/10.26153/tsw/43286

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Week 7 Discussion: Children, Health Policy, and Culturally Competent Care
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This discussion will explore two components of appropriate health care for pediatric patients: health policy and cultural competence.

Children, Health Policy, and Culturally Competent Care

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Imagine that you are a nurse lobbyist at the legislature in your state, with a specific focus on child and teen health. The children in this state encompass a broad range of social determinants of health. You are asked to recommend state-wide health policies to improve the health of this population, along with corresponding engagement strategies to reach nurses in the state.
What would be the first pediatric policy that you would recommend? Please provide a rationale for your selection
How can you effectively reach nurses to encourage their action to promote the policy?
What are one or more reasons why many nurses do not engage in lobbying efforts?

Describe a pediatric patient and/or their family members that you have cared for who is deemed by healthcare professionals to be ‘difficult’.
To what extent do you think that cultural factors, e.g. beliefs, values, and customs common to a group, might have been implicated in this situation?
What are one or more barriers to culturally competent care that are specific to the nurse’s relationship with pediatric patients?
List at least one strategy that a nurse can employ to overcome barrier(s) to cultural competence with pediatric patients.