6050 Module 6-Assessing a Healthcare Program/Policy Evaluation
Universal healthcare is the right of all people in the world. Many countries, however, do not have policies that aim at getting to this goal. The ones that have policies are also finding it challenging to achieve the goals. There is a need to discuss this issue to find a solution that can be applied globally. This paper focuses on America and Kenya.
A global health issue that has been identified is the promotion of well-being for all members of the population in America and Kenya. Countries have been striving to achieve this goal (World Health Organization, n.d). In the US, the government has been trying to achieve this goal through the Medicaid policy. On the other hand, the Kenyan government has been using free medical care for all citizens in public hospitals. The American policy is strong in that it has the support of many legislators. They are likely to pass laws that will extend the impact of this policy. However, the policy has a weakness that entails opposition from powerful forces, including the White House. The president and many political group members do not support this policy and want to replace it. The Kenyan policy has strength because it is easier to achieve healthcare for all people in a relatively small population. However, the country is still developing. Therefore, it may not have the funds to push this goal.
A social determinant of health that can impact the global health problem is cultural issues. Notably, Americans’ liberal culture will help to push the agenda because they have embraced modern medicine fully. On the other hand, Kenya has a more conservative culture. People may fail to embrace modern medicine. For instance, many people in the country prefer traditional medicine that is not based on evidence. It may lead to problems in achieving the healthcare policy.
To address the access, quality, and cost of the identified health issue is met; the American government has institutions that monitor the country’s general healthcare environment. They provide guidelines for hospitals and healthcare professionals. They also regulate the practice of medicine in the nation. All professionals have to adhere to the basic rules and regulations set by these bodies. The Kenyan government also ensures that the quality, cost, and access to the healthcare issue identified. The government provides funds to all public hospitals to enable them to provide services to all patients. It also trains nurses, doctors, and other healthcare professionals, updating global healthcare trends.
The health issue selected in this paper will help in promoting the health of the global population. The general well-being of the global population can improve if the issue is attained in totality. Issues like malnutrition, maternal mortality, and inaccurate healthcare records are bound to end if all people’s well-being can be attained.
Nurses’ roles in Kenya and America are set to improve if the well-being of all members of the population is achieved. In essence, the nurses will have a better relationship with patients. They will understand the issues affecting their patients in a more in-depth manner. They will also get more time to improve their careers because they can use their experiences to learn.
Global healthcare issues affect local healthcare organizations in both Kenya and America. Each country is required to ensure that local measures match up to the accepted global standards. They must ensure that they have the required minimum number of nurses and other healthcare professionals according to global standards. For example, both countries will ensure that their national budgets have provisions for the proper healthcare of all population members.
Part two
I would advocate for the incorporation of a global health perspective by lobbying. I would get all my colleagues, managers, and healthcare authorities in my locality to support my viewpoint (Milstead & Short, 2019). I would make them understand the global health perspective, giving them all the advantages, and asking them to decide to support it fully.
Incorporation of a global perspective can have a significant impact on my global practice as a nurse leader. It will help me to understand the global healthcare environment (Corless et al., 2018). I will learn about emerging and new trends in the global healthcare field. I can meet nursing professionals from other countries, as well. I will be able to adapt and apply global standards in my practice. It will also help me to create a better relationship with my juniors.
The incorporation of a global perspective in my local practice will contribute to social change significantly. It will influence people to adopt a healthier lifestyle (Donkin et al., 2017). They will be more aware of the need to live a healthy life, making the right choices and avoiding practices that can lead to obesity, heart diseases, and hypertension, among other lifestyle illnesses. They will start exercising more often and will reduce their consumption of unhealthy foods.
In conclusion, America and Kenya have different healthcare achievement measures. The governments of both countries are striving to ensure that their citizens can access healthcare without many constraints. They are also trying to adapt to acceptable global healthcare standards.