Review the Resources and select one current national healthcare issue/stressor to focus on.
Reflect on the current national healthcare issue/stressor you selected and think about how this issue/stressor may be addressed in your work setting.
Post a description of the national healthcare issue/stressor you selected for analysis, and explain how the healthcare issue/stressor may impact your work setting. Which social determinant(s) most affects this health issue? Then, describe how your health system work setting has responded to the healthcare issue/stressor, including a description of what changes may have been implemented. Be specific and provide examples.
Sample Solution
In my work setting, this current national healthcare issue/stressor can be addressed by engaging stakeholders to develop a plan of action that promotes primary care access. This could include developing partnerships with community organizations and health systems, providing education on the importance of preventive care and primary care visits, increasing access to services through telehealth or in-person options, offering financial assistance for those unable to afford out-of-pocket costs related to healthcare visits, and creating incentives for providers to serve vulnerable populations. Additionally, it may be beneficial for our organization to engage local government officials and policy makers in efforts that work towards addressing the issue/stressor at the legislative level.