DISCUSSION 1
Discuss your experiences/research with the policy making process as it is related to healthcare. What are your concerns for patient care? Who are the stakeholders and why?
DISCUSSION 2
What does Advocacy mean to you? How have you advocated for a patient, including steps that you took, levels of management that you interacted with, and outcome?
• If you have not had the opportunity to advocate for a patient, present a scenario and describe your actions.
DISCUSSION 3
Identify your own level of preparedness should disaster strike in your area. Visit the Red Cross site to review details on disaster preparedness kit, plan and information. Discuss your response to this information. Were you surprised at your level of readiness? What steps will you take to prepare yourself and your family for the possibility of disaster? How can you share this information with your community?
The response should include a reference list. Double-space, using Times New Roman 12 pnt font, one-inch margins, and APA style of writing and citations.