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Policy, Politics & Nursing.

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Introduction

Learning outcomes

1. why nurses, do / do not get involved in the policy process..​ 2. how policy is made and implemented. 3. how the policy process can be influenced. ​

This is BOB and he is a second year student nurse. Today we are going to try and teach bob 3 things.

Just tell me why ?

Why is it important as a nurse BoB knows about policy & politics ?

Question

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7.13 ​ Demonstrate an understanding of the importance of exercising political awareness throughout their career, to maximise the influence and effect of registered nursing on quality of care, patient safety and cost effectiveness.

5.12​ Understand the mechanisms that can be used to influence organisational change and public policy,​ demonstrating the development of political awareness and skills.​ ​ NMC (2018)

3.4 ​ Act as an advocate for the vulnerable, challenging poor practice and discriminatory attitudes and behaviour relating to their care​ - NMC (2018)

its easy ....... said no one ever !

How might BoB achieve these standards in practice & as a professional ? ​ ​ what are the barriers ?

Question

Dont forget to scoll down the barriers

Evidence suggests these are the main barriers.

The Evidence

Evidence suggest the biggest factor is education, so lets educate BoB

EDUCATION

• No role models

• Not sure where to Start

• Lack of organisational support

• Lack of Public support

Here are some other barriers .

The Evidence

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Do you need a break ?

But First. . .

The Policy Journey

ICB's, Hospitals & Councills

Government

NHS England

Watch the video and answer the following questions

Here's a brief overview

Differences between Law and Policy

Who Knew ?

The government debate and decide policy. publishing documents as workable plans or by introducing new laws to achieve particular goals.

Who Knew ?

The government debate and decide policy. publishing documents as workable plans or by introducing new laws to achieve particular goals.

I probably should have got a bus

These plans are then passed on to organisations such as NHS England to devise into workable plans and decide where to allocate resource such as money.

ICB’s oversee Hospital and GP resources but also work with other partners such as councils, private companies and Universities. They will scale down national plans to a local level, delivering resources (money) to the most appropriate organisation. Monitoring progress ensuring the plans are achieved

But how does it get to staff ?

The Policy Journey

Staff

Executives

Managers

Once a plan has been decided this is then passed down to managers from governance teams to head nurses and matrons. They will decide how to best implement these plans in their local and clinical areas. This level of management are also usually accountable to for monitoring progress and collecting data. Although this can be done by all levels.

Chief executives and directors of hospitals OR Partners of GP practices will then be directed by ICB’s on what new national regulations or policies to work towards, receiving funding in the form of an annual budget to achieve these goals. The Executive team will then decide on the best strategy to deliver this workload.

OHHHHH . . . now i get it

This is then carried down to the shop floor where clinical staff will implement and carry out the new changes of working. It is important to remember that patients also have a say in this process. Their feedback and complaints as well as the views of clinical staff are collected and used to inform the progress of new policies and make any changes.

Should BoB get involved in the policy process and why is it important?

How do i get involved .

Question

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Personal beliefs

Organisational neds

Advocacy

Professional needs

THE NMC

Drivers

Influencing​ policy and law.

Charities / Other

Think Tanks

Surveys

UNIONS

CONSULTATIONS & PETITIONS

VOTING

Consultations & Petitions

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For your assignment you may wish to take part in a public consultation or petition and write about it. ​ ​ Positives- You can play an active part in democracy and your views will be considered in the policy creation process. ​ ​ Negatives – Consultations can often be difficult to find and only open for certain amounts of time. They can also be restricted to professional groups or those with specific knowledge on a subject. ​ ​ There is a guide to consultations and how to find them on blackboard.

EVERYONE has a voice & ANYBODY can get involved

REMEBER!

LO's

1. Examine policy and legislation in relation to contemporary nursing practice. 2. Evaluate how policy or law influence local health organisations and local populations. 3. Analyse the ways in which nurses influence policy or politics.

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Assisgnment Overview

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10minute audio-visual creation

20minute recorded presentation

3000-word written assignment

Engage in an ongoing public consultation and explore how you can influence outcomes.

OR

OR

Analyse a local Trust policy and compare and contrast with national policy and legislation.

Write a letter to your local MP outlining the arguments for and against a topic relating to contemporary nursing practice

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