Assignment: Global Healthcare Comparison Matrix and Narrative Statement

If you talk about a possible poor health outcome, do you believe that outcome will occur? Do you believe eye contact and personal contact should be avoided?You would have a difficult time practicing as a nurse if you believed these to be true. But they are very real beliefs in some cultures.Differences in cultural beliefs, subcultures, religion, ethnic customs, dietary customs, language, and a host of other factors contribute to the complex environment that surrounds global healthcare issues. Failure to understand and account for these differences can create a gulf between practitioners and the public they serve.In this Assignment, you will examine a global health issue and consider the approach to this issue by the United States and by one other country.To Prepare:Review ÿÿÿÿÿthe World Health Organization?s (WHO) global health agenda and select one ÿÿÿÿÿglobal health issue to focus on for this Assignment.Select ÿÿÿÿÿat least one additional country to compare to the U.S. for this Assignment.Reflect ÿÿÿÿÿon how the global health issue you selected is approached in the U.S. and ÿÿÿÿÿin the additional country you selected.Review ÿÿÿÿÿand download the Global Health Comparison Matrix provided in the ÿÿÿÿÿResources.The Assignment: (1- to 2-page Global Health Comparison Matrix; 1-page Plan for Social Change)Part 1: Global Health Comparison MatrixFocusing on the country you selected and the U.S., complete the Global Health Comparison Matrix. Be sure to address the following:Consider ÿÿÿÿÿthe U.S. national/federal health policies that have been adapted for the ÿÿÿÿÿglobal health issue you selected from the WHO global health agenda. ÿÿÿÿÿCompare these policies to the additional country you selected for study.Explain ÿÿÿÿÿthe strengths and weaknesses of each policy.Explain ÿÿÿÿÿhow the social determinants of health may impact the global health issue ÿÿÿÿÿyou selected. Be specific and provide examples.Using ÿÿÿÿÿthe WHO?s Organization?s global health agenda as well as the results of ÿÿÿÿÿyour own research, analyze how each country?s government addresses cost, ÿÿÿÿÿquality, and access to the global health issue selected.Explain ÿÿÿÿÿhow the health policy you selected might impact the health of the global ÿÿÿÿÿpopulation. Be specific and provide examples.Explain ÿÿÿÿÿhow the health policy you selected might impact the role of the nurse in ÿÿÿÿÿeach country.Explain ÿÿÿÿÿhow global health issues impact local healthcare organizations and ÿÿÿÿÿpolicies in both countries. Be specific and provide examples.Part 2: A Plan for Social ChangeReflect on the global health policy comparison and analysis you conducted in Part 1 of the Assignment and the impact that global health issues may have on the world, the U.S., your community, as well as your practice as a nurse leader.In a 1-page response, create a plan for social change that incorporates a global perspective or lens into your local practice and role as a nurse leader.Explain ÿÿÿÿÿhow you would advocate for the incorporation of a global perspective or ÿÿÿÿÿlens into your local practice and role as a nurse leader.Explain ÿÿÿÿÿhow the incorporation of a global perspective or lens might impact your ÿÿÿÿÿlocal practice and role as a nurse leader.Explain how the incorporation of a global perspective or lens into your local practice as a nurse leader represents and contributes to social change. Be specific and provide examples