Introduction
A range of various problems related to the sphere of healthcare can be found in the Village of Lincolnwood, IL. Still, among them, the policy issue on “Dangerous and Vicious Dogs” seems to be the priority. The number of animals in this region is rather high, and some of them tend to be a hazard to the representatives of the general public. Even when living with their owners dangerous and vicious breeds can be aggressive because of inherited characteristics. Thus, to protect the public, veterinary and healthcare associations need to consider the creation of a policy that can control this issue and encourage more responsible ownership.
When the policymaker comes, one should be conveyed to support the initiative. A group of professionals will be designated to maintain the meeting and present all related issues. The discussion will be initiated by them so that one can get their position on the problem and expected actions from the very beginning. The connection with local legislation will be then provided to support the claim as well as evidence.
Evidence
Regulations on dangerous and vicious dogs are vital for the Village of Lincolnwood, IL, and the policymaker should get to know why. One should see that they are even included in article 3 of the health regulation, mentioning what steps should be maintained to get a pet legally. It is stated that the owners cannot allow their animals to bite or attack others (The Village of Lincolnwood, 2016). Still, it is critical to provide another point of view that when a dog is initially dangerous, it can be hardly insured. Some breeds are aggressive regardless of the way they are treated so it would be better if the owning of them would be banned (Hargreaves, 2013).
Thus, it would be beneficial if a policymaker agrees to develop a policy that would reduce the threat of being attacked or bitten by dangerous and vicious dogs. To ensure this, the main message should be prepared before the visit and should be rather polite and precise (Schraufnagel, 2013). For example, “please, play a leadership role in the development of a policy aimed at the reduction of the threat of being injured by dangerous and vicious dogs”. It is considered that the best way to protect the public is to ban particular breeds of the dogs, making them illegal in the Village of Lincolnwood.
Still, less radical interventions should also be recommended, such as special license, compulsory microchipping, and making the owners legally responsible for their dogs attacking others (British Veterinary Association, 2013). In this way, the professional will see that the issue was discussed from different perspectives and can use one’s power to make a final decision regarding the way of protection.
Finally, the policymaker should receive a follow-up letter with the information that is likely to be critical for the decision one is supposed to make. The examples of dog attacks in the village can be provided as well as the number of dogs that refer to the discussed category. In this way, the main points will be reiterated, which is rather beneficial. It is critical to show that there is no aggression or violence towards dangerous and vicious dogs, and the policy is needed for public protection to ensure that it is not just a biased desire to get rid of some breeds (Hallsworth, 2011).
Examples
The policymaker visit, as well as the presentation that one receives, has an enormous influence on nursing. For example, presenting clear and precise data in no more than 20 minutes, allowed the faculty of the Fifth ESWI Influenza Conference to describe their topic so that all critical aspects were clear. The focus was put on the lack of previous research, and the listeners received this message correctly, as no additional information interfered (Osterhaus & Vanlangendonck, 2015).
It is critical not only to share data related to the issue but align it with the real population and location for the professionals to see what is to be done and why. Such an approach allows one to omit unnecessary debates and also to inform the general public so that they can understand the issue (Osterhaus & Vanlangendonck, 2015). As nurses are focused on patient benefits, a decent presentation allows them to improve information delivery and patient education. It also streamlines the process of policy implementation, which enhances health outcomes.
Conclusion
Effective policymaking presentations and visits cannot be maintained without efficient communication. Professionals need to plan these processes so that they can be well-organized. It is critical to find a common language with a professional and to encourage one to support the proposed intervention. It is significant to be polite and to make clear claims supported by the authoritative data during this stage for the policymaker to see that the change is needed. A range of recommendations should be provided so that one realizes that the issue was thoroughly investigated and now the best opportunities are offered.
References
British Veterinary Association. (2013). Defra publishes Bill to amend the Dangerous Dogs Act. The Veterinary Record, 172(15), 381. Web.
Hallsworth, S. (2011). Then they came for the dogs! Crime, Law and Social Change, 55(5), 391-403. Web.
Hargreaves, R. (2013). Dangerous dogs – helping you to interpret the legislation. The Veterinary Record, 172(5), 140.
Osterhaus, A., & Vanlangendonck, C. (2015). Conclusions: From peer to peer communication to communicating with policy makers and the general public. Vaccine, 33(49), 7047. Web.
Schraufnagel, D. (2013). Communicating with Congress. Annals of the American Thoracic Society, 10(4), 386-389. Web.
The Village of Lincolnwood. (2016). Article 3: Regulation of dogs, cats, and animals. Web.