Differences in cultural beliefs, subcultures, religion, ethnic customs, dietary customs, language, and a host of other factors contribute to the complex environment that surrounds global healthcare issues. Failure to understand and account for these differences can create a gulf between practitioners and the public they serve. In this Assignment, you will examine a global health issue and consider the approach to this issue by the United States and by one other country. To Prepare: Review the World Health Organization’s (WHO) global health agenda and select one global health issue to focus on for this Assignment. Select at least one additional country to compare to the U.S. for this Assignment.Global Healthcare Comparison Matrix and Narrative Statement. Reflect on how the global health issue you selected is approached in the U.S. and in the additional country you selected. Review and download the Global Health Comparison Matrix provided in the Resources. The Assignment: (1- to 2-page Global Health Comparison Matrix; 1-page Plan for Social Change) Part 1: Global Health Comparison Matrix Focusing on the country you selected and the U.S., complete the Global Health Comparison Matrix. Be sure to address the following: Consider the U.S. national/federal health policies that have been adapted for the global health issue you selected from the WHO global health agenda. Compare these policies to the additional country you selected for study. Explain the strengths and weaknesses of each policy. Explain how the social determinants of health may impact the global health issue you selected. Be specific and provide examples. Using the WHO’s Organization’s global health agenda as well as the results of your own research, analyze how each country’s government addresses cost, quality, and access to the global health issue selected. Explain how the health policy you selected might impact the health of the global population.Global Healthcare Comparison Matrix and Narrative Statement. Be specific and provide examples. Explain how the health policy you selected might impact the role of the nurse in each country. Explain how global health issues impact local healthcare organizations and policies in both countries. Be specific and provide examples. Part 2: A Plan for Social Change Reflect on the global health policy comparison and analysis you conducted in Part 1 of the Assignment and the impact that global health issues may have on the world, the U.S., your community, as well as your practice as a nurse leader. In a 1-page response, create a plan for social change that incorporates a global perspective or lens into your local practice and role as a nurse leader. Explain how you would advocate for the incorporation of a global perspective or lens into your local practice and role as a nurse leader. Explain how the incorporation of a global perspective or lens might impact your local practice and role as a nurse leader. Explain how the incorporation of a global perspective or lens into your local practice as a nurse leader represents and contributes to social change. Be specific and provide examples.Global Healthcare Comparison Matrix and Narrative Statement.
Global Health Comparison Grid Template
Use this document to complete the Module 6 Assessment Global Healthcare Comparison Matrix and Narrative Statement
| Global Healthcare Issue | Antimicrobial resistance | |
| Description | The development if antibiotics, antivirals and antimalarials is considered as one of the greatest successes of the health care industry. However, antimicrobial resistance is considered a concerning threat to these successes as it makes it difficult to treat infections such as salmonellosis, gonorrhea, tuberculosis and pneumonia. The inability to treat this conditions present a primary threat for patients presenting with these conditions, as well as compromising surgeries and other medical procedures (World Health Organization, 2020). | |
| Country | United States | Canada |
| Describe the policy in each country related to the identified healthcare issue | The federal government has presented a national antibiotic/antimicrobial resistance policy. The policy is targeted at three actions. Firstly, improving tracking for antibiotic-resistant bacteria. Secondly, increasing the life of the current antibiotics by improving their use and implementing interventions. Finally, increasing the speed of discovering and developing new antibiotics and other interventions targeted at mi
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