5hrs 1 page nursing paper…discussion reflection on a website..

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Research a selected local, national, or global nonprofit organization or government agency to determine how it contributes to public health and safety improvements, promotes equal opportunity, and improves the quality of life within the community.

Assignment: Legislation Grid and Testimony/Advocacy Statement

As a nurse, how often have you thought to yourself, If I had anything to do about it, things would work a little differently? Increasingly, nurses are beginning to realize that they do, in fact, have a role and a voice.

Many nurses encounter daily experiences that motivate them to take on an advocacy role in hopes of impacting policies, laws, or regulations that impact healthcare issues of interest. Of course, doing so means entering the less familiar world of policy and politics. While many nurses do not initially feel prepared to operate in this space effectively, the reward is the opportunity to shape and influence future health policy. Many nurses see or hear things every day that make them want to be advocates and try to change policies, laws, or rules that affect healthcare issues they care about. Of course, doing so means getting into the world of policy and politics, which is less familiar to them. Even though many nurses don’t feel ready to work in this space at first, the chance to shape and influence future health policy is worth it.

To Prepare:

• Select a bill that has been proposed (not one that has been enacted) using the congressional websites provided in the Learning Resources.

The Assignment: (1- page Legislation Grid; 1-page Legislation Testimony/Advocacy Statement)

Part 1: Legislation Grid

Based on the health-related bill (proposed, not enacted) you selected, complete the Legislation Grid Template. Be sure to address the following:

• Determine the legislative intent of the bill you have reviewed.
• Identify the proponents/opponents of the bill.
• Identify the target populations addressed by the bill.
• Where in the process is the bill currently? Is it in hearings or committees?

Part 2: Legislation Testimony/Advocacy Statement

Based on the health-related bill you selected, develop a 1-page Legislation Testimony/Advocacy Statement that addresses the following:

• Advocate a position for the bill you selected and write testimony in support of your position.
• Describe how you would address the opponent to your position. Be specific and provide examples.
• At least 2 outside resources and 2-3 course specific resources are used.
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Sample:

Legislation Grid

Name of the Health-Related Bill

Restoring Hope for Mental Health and Well-Being Act of 2022 (H.R.7666)

Bill Number H.R.7666

Description

Rep. Frank Pallone, Jr. [D-NJ-6] put forward the bill. 5/6/2022. The goal of the bill is to suggest changing the Public Health Service Act so that some mental health and drug abuse programs can continue (GovTrack.us., 2022).

What about the states?

Federal

Intention of Lawmakers

The goal of the bill is to change the Public Health Service Act so that certain programs for mental health and drug abuse can continue (GovTrack.us., 2022). The goal is to give more people access to programs for mental health and drug abuse.

Proponents/ Opponents

Proponents:

The people who back the bill think that reauthorizing programs for mental health and drugs will help low-income families. The goal is to provide more health care services for people with mental health problems and drug and substance addictions. Opponents:

Opponents of the bill think that reauthorizing the mental health issue will cost the government more money because it will mean more services for health care. The people who are against the bill don’t think it will make a big difference in mental health and drug addiction. They think that the bill doesn’t deal with the real problems with mental health and drugs.

People to be reached

People with mental health problems or who are addicted to drugs or other substances are the target group.

The Human and Health Services Department.

Disease Control and Prevention Center.

What is the status of the bill? (Is it in committees or hearings?)

The bill has been brought up and put on the union’s schedule for more action.

Notes and Comments in General

Mental health problems and addiction to drugs and other substances are health problems that affect a lot of people in the United States. It is important to make changes to the public health service that give hope back to millions of people. The goal of the act is to keep some mental health and drug abuse programs going so that people of all ages can benefit from them.

Part 2: Statement/Testimony on Legislation

The goal of the bill is to keep certain programs for mental health and drug abuse going. The goal is to make sure that people in all 50 states can get mental health care. The way the Covid-19 pandemic is developing shows that more and more people are at risk for mental health problems because they are losing their jobs, living costs are going up, and they may lose their homes and savings (Knopf, 2022). People often turn to alcohol, drugs, and other substances to feel better. The law is needed now because the country needs better mental health care and treatment for people who abuse drugs or alcohol.

I think the law is a good idea because there are millions of people who are at risk of anxiety and depression. By reauthorizing treatment and expanding the care network, deaths that could have been prevented will no longer happen. Reauthorization makes it possible for millions of depressed and suicidal people to get help (Makwana, 2019). Research shows that healthcare services are very important for saving lives, making people’s lives better, and educating them (Knopf, 2022). By giving people with mental disabilities access to health care, the government will be able to reach more people and give them free, professional care.

The different points of view argue about how the money should be spent. First, the goal is to look at mental health and drug, alcohol, and substance abuse in the past to find the weak spots. With more information, you will be able to make a better choice. I’d say that the other side’s argument is insensitive because it doesn’t care about the health of the millions of people who don’t get the health care services meant for people with mental illnesses or who are addicted to alcohol, drugs, or other substances. The law needs support from many different groups in order to improve mental health care and reduce alcohol and drug abuse, especially now that the pandemic is over.

References

GovTrack.us. (2022). (2022). H.R. 7666 is the Restoring Hope for  Mental Health Thesis  and Well-Being Act of 2022. It was passed by the 117th Congress. Retrieved from http://www.govtrack.us/congress/bills/117/hr7666

Knopf, A. (2022). A big bill from both parties would change the way SAMHSA programs work. Alcoholism and Drug Abuse Weekly, Vol. 34, No. 19, pp. 1–4.

Makwana, N. (2019). Disasters and how they affect mental health: A review of the facts. Journal of family medicine and primary care, 8(10), page 3090.

As you begin to prepare this assessment, it would be an excellent choice to complete the Nonprofit Organizations and Community Health activity. Complete this activity to gain insight into promoting equal opportunity and improving the quality of life in a community. The information gained from completing this activity will help you succeed with the assessment.

Choose the organization or agency you are most interested in researching:

• Habitat for Humanity.
• United Way.
• Doctors Without Borders.
• United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF).
• Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
• National Center for Transgender Equality.
• National Alliance to End Homelessness.
• World Health Organization . Legislation Comparison Grid The Arc: For People With Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities.
• Futures Without Violence.
• Blue Campaign: What Is Human Trafficking?
• Cultural Survival.

Note: As you revise your writing, check out the resources listed on the Writing Center’s Writing Support page.

Instructions

Research a selected local, national, or global nonprofit organization or government agency from the list provided. Determine how the organization or agency contributes to public health and safety improvements, promotes equal opportunity, and improves the quality of life within the community. Submit your findings in a 4-6 page report.

Cite at least three credible sources from peer-reviewed journals or professional industry publications published within the past 5 years that support your research findings.

Additional Requirements

Before submitting your paper, proofread it to minimize errors that could distract readers and make it difficult for them to focus on your research findings.