Describe a model that you might use to introduce a policy change related to the Marijuana Opportunity Reinvestment and Expungement Act (MORE) of 2019?
How would you implement that model? (The model can be nursing or non-nursing related)
Describe a model that you might use to introduce a policy change related to the Marijuana Opportunity Reinvestment and Expungement Act (MORE) of 2019?
How would you implement that model? (The model can be nursing or non-nursing related)
This model can be implemented by a variety of organizations, such as government agencies, advocacy groups, and businesses. The specific steps that are taken will vary depending on the organization and the context in which the policy change is being implemented.
In the context of nursing, this model could be used to advocate for changes to state and federal laws that restrict the use of medical marijuana by nurses. Nurses could conduct research on the potential benefits of medical marijuana for patients with chronic pain, cancer, and other conditions. They could also engage with stakeholders, such as state legislators and healthcare organizations, to build support for changes to the law. Nurses could also educate the public about the benefits of medical marijuana and the risks of continuing to restrict its use. By taking these steps, nurses can help to ensure that patients have access to safe and effective medical marijuana treatment.
The Marijuana Opportunity Reinvestment and Expungement Act (MORE) of 2019 is a bill that would deschedule marijuana from the Controlled Substances Act and expunge the records of people who have been convicted of nonviolent marijuana offenses.
One model that could be used to introduce this policy change is the following: