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Download Benchmark - Population Health Policy Analysis/ Benchmark - Population Health Policy Analy and more Exams Health sciences in PDF only on Docsity! Running head: BENCHMARK – POPULATION HEALTH POLICY ANALYSIS Benchmark - Population Health Policy Analysis Grand Canyon University Translational Research and Population Health Management NUR-550 July 4, 2019 Running head: BENCHMARK – POPULATION HEALTH POLICY ANALYSIS Population Health Policy Analysis Introduction Advancements in medicine, healthcare improvement and longevity, aging of baby boomer generation, and decreasing fertility rates have increased the Aging Population (AP) percentage of the United States. Therefore, the size of the elderly, often frail, has increased. At present the nation has 53 million adults over 65 years of age: an estimated 90% want to age well in their own homes and communities, and not in nursing homes (USCB, 2019). State and local aging organizations create and provide local facilities and support needed to assist millions of aging Americans, to age in their homes and communities with health, autonomy, and dignity. The policy focused on is the policy of health and aging. The population of the United States will consist of more than 20% of the elderly population by 2030. (n4a, 2018). Among the AP, elderly people with chronic morbidities frequently need primary care and specialist consultations per year when compared with those without morbidity, and they are most frequently hospitalized. The policy and strategies that are implemented drive healthcare. The objective of the Strategy is to improve the duration of the life of people and to guarantee that their life is healthy and productive. (Darzi, 2016). This paper is focused on policy of health and aging and demonstrates the need for policy development to move beyond the core service of the organization in delivering healthcare. The policies required to ensure easy access to healthcare facilities to the AP. The goal is to improve access to quality health and enhance the quality and scope of health services. Encourage a health Running head: BENCHMARK – POPULATION HEALTH POLICY ANALYSIS need for healthcare professionals is supported in this situation to ensure that they enhance their healthcare funds and overcome the challenges of patient care. This is anticipated to minimize healthcare difficulties and make it easier for all nurses to improve healthcare leadership. This enables credible advice on healthcare problems to be provided. The ease of access to care will assist in providing all individuals with a secure way of global health (CDC, 2016). In maintaining health in the AP state legislators can play an important role by encouraging healthy aging, increasing the use of preventive services, enabling healthy lifestyles, and providing support to elderly Americans to live independently in their own home. Encourage in communicating and promoting the message of never being too late. Elderly people can benefit significantly by adopting healthy lifestyles. Coordination includes network governance in which government intervention brings together decentralized associations of interconnected parties, public agencies with distinct functions, as well as actors from the private sector and civil society, all of whom move towards conceptualizing how policy comes into being and how objectives are accomplished. Stakeholder management art plays a role in policy design, and government that steers rather than rows is aimed at achieving policy coherence. The coherence aimed at is not necessarily provided by hierarchical government institutions, but rather by networks of loose interconnected organizations. Expand safe, high-quality healthcare choices and promote innovation and competition, enhance access to healthcare for Americans and expand care and service options, and reinforce and expand healthcare workers to satisfy America's diverse needs (CDC, 2016). Advocacy Strategies for Improving Access, Quality, and Cost-Effective Health Care Running head: BENCHMARK – POPULATION HEALTH POLICY ANALYSIS The aging of our population is a major demographic shift that affects American society. It has major challenges and implications for the economic, social and health institutions of the nation and for the health and well-being of older people and their families. Improved living norms and medical developments in the prevention and control of formerly deadly infectious diseases have enabled a growing number of people to achieve an age at which they become more susceptible to heart disease, stroke, cancer, arthritis, mental disorders, and other permanent disabilities. As more individuals live longer, chronic conditions, most frequently middle-and old- age conditions, have appeared as significant causes of disability and functional dependence that require services that impact many economic sectors: financial security, health, housing, transportation, and leisure. The impact of chronic conditions presents a major challenge for policymakers, long-term care professionals, including relatives and family, as well as individuals suffering from the disease. Older adults often use clinical resources with chronic and disabled conditions. Elderly populations visit doctors more frequently than younger people. Elderly populations are more frequently hospitalized and remain longer in the hospital than younger persons (HRSA, 2019). Expand healthcare and preventive services accessibility by raising the number of access points to healthcare. Ensure that individuals served by healthcare organizations receive quality healthcare throughout their lifetime by providing health care providers and healthcare systems with technical support and other assistance to promote affordable, comprehensive, integrated and patient- and family-centered medical healthcare facilities. Improve results for individuals with chronic illnesses, including disabled individuals, by extending the capacity of health care providers to plan, coordinate, and manage services across the spectrum of care. Through initiatives, such as, using technology, exchanging evidence-based study outcomes, or leveraging Running head: BENCHMARK – POPULATION HEALTH POLICY ANALYSIS efficient distribution models for health care, establish and widen access to facilities of health care in underserved and rural regions (HRSA, 2019). In order to promote organizations long-term development, technical support must be given on financial administration and functioning procedures. Enhancing the organizational capacity of health care, including the capacity to promote education, training and investment development needed, to promote the development of health care workers. Broadening the participation of patients and providers, enhancing the integration and coordination of care and promoting links and referrals to other public-based social services to enhance the quality of care and remove barriers to important health facilities for patients, families, and other caregivers. Provide healthcare for underserved people who are affected by or at risk of priority health concerns to promote the application of evidence-based programs that demonstrate efficacy in the prevention and enhance outcomes (HRSA, 2019). Use of health information technology resources and other health care providers must be encouraged to serve susceptible populations to improve clinical work process, support patients and families in decision-making, and lower costs. Boost the number and scope of comprehensive health care facilities by ensuring that programs prioritize the requirements of the communities. Assure that medical facilities address the risk of chronic disease, including disability, by improving provision to preventive care, home and public health services, social assistance, and care governance (HRSA, 2019). A Decreasing population of working age produce less revenue for health and pension schemes. The impact on health care expenditure will be challenged while long-term care expenditure will certainly increase with the aging of the population. It is evident, if suitable Running head: BENCHMARK – POPULATION HEALTH POLICY ANALYSIS issues affecting the elderly by offering health education and preventive screening programs. These projects help aging populations get better trained with many age-related health concerns, such as, osteoporosis, arthritis, breast and prostate cancer, diabetes, lung health, drug governance, mental health, diet, and exercise. This was efficient in stopping institutionalization and anxiety and improving the quality of health for older people. Fall Prevention strategies and strength building exercise aimed at frail adults is effective in enhancing physical strength and stability in elderly, which will help in reducing the chances of fall-related injuries. Provide funding to set up fall prevention clinics for elderly population those who are at risk for fall related injuries. Regular physical activity significantly helps to enhance aging populations fitness, health, functioning, and quality of life. Social interaction is a key factor in maintaining a high standard of living. 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