Health care is an essential branch of the social sphere since it is responsible for preserving the life and health of citizens, preventing and reducing the incidence of the population. The key health care organizations in the US are the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, the Office of the Inspector General, the Food and Drug Administration, and the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (Huber, 2010). Their duties contain but are not limited to providing health insurance, opposing abuse and fraud in the healthcare industry, and enhancing the effectiveness of Medicare and Medicaid. Thus, it is on the shoulders of these bodies that the responsibility for the population’s health lies. Consequently, considering that the listed governing agencies account for a wide range of matters, they must understand how economic and health care policies affect nursing service delivery.
Nonetheless, one can argue that the regulatory bodies cannot properly handle all of their responsibilities. According to Rice et al. (2021), the country has developed an extremely unfavorable situation in the healthcare sector in recent years. In particular, the system is characterized by a decline in the quality and accessibility of medical care, an increase in the number of diseases, growth in mortality, and a reduction in the birth rate. In the context of the unfavorable situation in healthcare, it appears that the supervising organizations do not produce sufficient licensure, certification, and registration that would minimize or prevent the mentioned issues (Huber, 2010). Accordingly, it is expected of governing agencies to understand the influence of economic and healthcare policies on nursing, yet the existing problems suggest that the regulatory bodies cannot adequately manage the impact of their decisions. Therefore, it seems that the controlling organizations do not fully comprehend the relations between the overseeing documents and specialists’ performance.
Health care organizations must consider the needs of people receiving medical assistance. Dimensions of patient- and family-centered care incorporate respect and dignity, information sharing, participation, and cooperation (Institute for Patient- and Family-Centered Care, n.d.). For instance, in my organization, the employees are always ready to deliver thoughtful service regardless of the patients’ age or gender, race, social or financial background, religious or political views, or other distinctions. The medical personnel respect the patient’s right to participate in the planning and implementation of treatment. At the same time, the patient’s decision regarding the strategy of providing care is a priority, even in circumstances where the decision contradicts the expertise of medical workers. Furthermore, the staff provides patients and their families with comprehensive information that is free of any bias. When receiving data, the employees are respectful of patients’ privacy and follow the standards of nursing practice that minimize the penetration of one’s personal space. Concerning the aspect of cooperation, the relationship between the employees of our medical institution is based on mutual respect, courtesy, and goodwill.
To redesign care, the organization actively collaborates with patients and their families. Employees inform patients about the results of tests, diagnoses, and possible outcomes of various types of treatment. Health care professionals involve patients and their families at every stage of care, including deciding what treatment to receive and what medications to take. Moreover, employees answer common questions of patients and their relatives and provide psychological support to patients and loved ones. Finally, we acknowledge the significance of family members and encourage them to participate in the treatment process by visiting our facility, being involved in decision making, and offering emotional support. To ensure sufficient communication, our organization provides patients’ relatives with such essentials as food, privacy, and accommodation.
References
Huber, D. (2010). Leadership and nursing care management (4th ed.). Saunders.
Institute for Patient- and Family-Centered Care. (n.d.). Patient- and family-centered care. Institute for Patient- and Family-Centered Care.
Rice, T., Rosenau, P., Unruh, L. Y., & Barnes, A. J. (2021). Health systems in transition: USA (2nd ed.). University of Toronto Press.