BSN4020 Unit 8 Discussion 1 & 2

BSN4020 Unit 8 Discussion 1 & 2

As future leaders in the nursing profession, it is critical that you understand the scope and role of policy and finance in relationship to individual and population outcomes. For this discussion, consider the following:

• Where can you find current trends in policy and finance as they apply to healthcare in general? To your area specifically?
• Analyze the relationship between legislative processes and their impact on healthcare financing and service delivery systems.
• Analyze how financial reimbursement affects quality of care, and conversely, how quality of care affects financial reimbursement.
• Analyze the roles individual nurses and professional organizations play in influencing health policy.

Be sure to support your discussion with references to the literature as appropriate.

Response Guidelines

Respond to at least one of your peers, offering constructive feedback or opportunities for further discussion.

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The Influence of Regulatory Agencies in Healthcare

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There are many regulatory bodies (both internal and external to an organization) that influence policy, standards and guidelines, and the scope of practice. For this discussion, consider the following:

• Discuss two regulatory entities that directly influence care delivery on your unit or at your organization.
• How can organizations stay abreast of current changes in regulations, standards, scope of practice, and so on? How should this information be communicated to the healthcare team?
• Analyze nursing leadership’s role in maintaining compliance with current standards.
• How will you apply your knowledge of regulatory agency compliance to your professional practice?

Be sure to support your discussion with references to the literature as appropriate.

Response Guidelines

Respond to at least two of your peers, offering constructive feedback or opportunities for further discussion.

BSN4020 Unit 8 Discussion 1 & 2