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- 1. HFMG 4999- Health & Fitness Management Capstone Case Study # 2 Thomas is a collegiate Division II track sprinter who missed most of his last season because of multiple lower body muscle strains. His off-season goals are to maintain his lower body power and strength while increasing his flexibility in order to decrease the frequency of in season muscle strains. Thomas’s strength coach has provided him with an offseason resistance program, but he has asked you to create a stretching program that will get him through his next season “injury free”. Thomas has been working with strength coaches for 10 years and will be using his schools weight room that is fully equipped with any amenities he may need. Required: Include the following: 1. Conduct a needs analysis that includes common muscular injuries that track sprinters experience along with recommendations to decrease these occurrences. 2. In narrative form provide a list of the recommended stretches and the rationale for including them in Thomas’s program. Include In the rationale: A. Muscles stretched including cues B. Training frequency C. Sets and Reps 3. Discuss other methods and modalities that Thomas can add to his program to decrease the likelihood of straining muscles in the upcoming track season. Policy & Politics in Nursing and Health Care
- 2. EIGHTH EDITION Diana J. Mason, PhD, RN, FAAN Consultant and Journalist, Senior Policy Service Professor, Center for Health Policy and Media Engagement, School of Nursing, George Washington University, Washington, DC Professor Emerita, Hunter-Bellevue School of Nursing, City University of New York, New York, New York Elizabeth Dickson, PhD, RN Assistant Professor, College of Nursing, Center for Participatory Research, University of New Mexico, Albuquerque, New Mexico Monica R. McLemore, PhD, RN, MPH, FAAN Associate Professor, Family Health Care Nursing, Clinician- Scientist, Advancing New Standards in Reproductive Health (ANSIRH), University of California, San Francisco, San Francisco, California G. Adriana Perez, PhD, RN, CRNP, ANP-BC, FAAN, FGSA Assistant Professor of Nursing, Family and Community Health, School of Nursing, Senior Fellow, Leonard Davis Institute of Health Economics, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 2 Table of Contents
- 3. Cover image Title page Copyright About the editors Contributors Reviewers Contents Forewords Preface Acknowledgments UNIT 1. Introduction to Policy and Politics in Nursing and Health Care 1. Frameworks for action in policy and politics Focus on policy: What policy? The affordable care act Upstream factors: Social determinants of health Nursing and health and social policy 4
- 4. kindle:embed:0006?mime=image/jpg Policy and the policy process Forces that shape health and social policy The framework for action Policy and political competence Nursing essentials Conclusion Discussion questions References 2. Historical perspective on policy, politics, and nursing “Not enough to be a messenger” Bringing together the past for the present: What we learned from history Conclusion Discussion questions References Online resources 3. Advocacy in nursing and health care
- 5. Evolution of nursing’s advocacy role Models of nursing advocacy Preparing nurses for their role as advocates Overcoming barriers to advocacy Lived experience of advocacy Discussion questions References 4. Learning the ropes of policy and politics 5 Political consciousness raising: The “aha” moment Getting started Mentor advantage Educational opportunities Fellowship experience Discussion questions References Online resources
- 6. 5. TAKING ACTION: Just say yes: Learning to move beyond the fear Mentors, passion, and curiosity Running for office References 6. A primer on political philosophy Political philosophy The state Gender and race in political philosophy The welfare state Political philosophy and implications for nurses Discussion questions References Online resources 7. The policy process Health policy and politics Unique aspects of U.S. policymaking 6
- 7. Conceptual basis for policymaking Nurses’ competence in the policymaking process Conclusion Discussion questions References Online resources 8. Political analysis and strategies What is political analysis? Political strategies References Online resources 9. Communication and conflict management in health policy Understanding conflict A strategic communication framework The strategy for effective communication General rules for successful personal interactions Challenges Discussion questions
- 8. References Online resources 10. Research as a political and policy tool So what is policy? What is research when it comes to policy? The chemistry between research and policymaking 7 Using research to create, inform, and shape policy Research and political will Research: Not just for journals Discussion questions References Online resources 11. Using research to advance health and social policies for children Children’s rights in the United States Childhood as a developmental stage
- 9. Child well-being in the United States Poverty and toxic stress Current child health policy Opportunities for improvement in child health policy Implications for advocacy, policy, and research Discussion questions References Online resources 12. Using the power of the media to influence health policy and politics Media landscape What is the media? How does media matter? Who controls the media? Media to promote health Effective use of media Analyzing media 8
- 10. Conclusion Discussion questions References 13. TAKING ACTION: Billboards and a social media campaign References 14. Health policy, politics, and professional ethics The ethics of influencing policy Professional ethics and moral agency U.S. health care reform Allocating scarce resources Health care disparities Ethics and work environment policies Conclusion References UNIT 2. Health Care Delivery and Financing 15. The changing united states health care system Overview of the U.S. health care system Transforming health care through technology
- 11. Health status and trends Opportunities and challenges for nursing in the U.S. health care system Discussion questions References Online resources 16. A primer on health economics of nursing and health policy 9 Economics as a discipline A fundamental economic tool Cost-effectiveness of nursing services Impact of health reform on nursing economics Discussion questions References 17. Financing health care in the united states Historical perspectives on health care financing Government programs
- 12. The private (commercial) health insurance The problem of continually rising health care costs Reimbursement mechanisms and payment reform What is next? Discussion questions References Online resources 18. The affordable care act: An uncertain future Affordable care act design elements Affordable care act implementation and management Impact of the affordable care act Conclusion Discussion questions References Online resources 10 19. The national association of hispanic nurses educating multicultural communities on the
- 13. patient protection and affordable care act Latinos and access to health insurance coverage A call to action for the national association of hispanic nurses Partnerships to increase coverage in communities initiative Action that is results oriented Lessons learned and recommendations for future efforts References 20. Patient engagement and public policy: Emerging new paradigms and roles Innovative exemplars of patient engagement Patient engagement and federal initiatives The role of nursing in advancing patient engagement From patient engagement to citizen health Conclusion Discussion questions References Online resources 21. The marinated mind: Why overuse is an epidemic and how to reduce it
- 14. Commonly overused interventions Reasons for overuse Physician and nurse acknowledgment of overuse Public reporting to reduce overuse Journalists advocate for more transparency about overuse Increase in the peer-reviewed literature on overuse Discussion questions 11 References Online resources 22. Policy approaches to address health disparities Origins of health equity policies Health disparities and social determinants of health From the heckler report to the affordable care act: Ongoing changes ACA and disparities in medicaid coverage Health disparities remain after ACA Disparities in health care access and the need for nurses
- 15. Summary References 23. TAKING ACTION: Policy advocacy for American Indian/Alaska native children: School nutrition and indigenous food sovereignty American Indian/Alaska native health challenges Historical influences on childhood obesity A shift in nutritional health Role of schools in nutritional health of AI/AN children My role in advocacy for school nutrition Opportunities for advocacy and policy engagement Discussion questions References Online resources 24. TAKING ACTION: Addressing the health needs of immigrant/migrant farmworkers Historical context of migration: Farmworkers The bracero program (1942–1964) 12
- 16. The rise of the united farmworkers union Migrant farmworkers: Demographic profile Migrant farmworkers: Occupational health Epidemiological studies: Update A call for social justice and social determinants of health approach TAKING ACTION: Health care in the fields Discussion questions References 25. The unfulfilled promise of mental health and addiction parity Federal legislative milestones toward achieving behavioral health parity Gaps, challenges, and threats to parity law State-level implementation Implications for mental health nurses: Issues and strategies Discussion questions References Online resources: Federal enforcement agencies
- 17. Advocacy resources 26. Improving LGBTQ+ health: Nursing policy can make a difference Recognizing and addressing LGBTQ+ issues Importance of sexual orientation and gender identity data collection LGBTQ+ across the lifespan Recent policy issues Nursing education policy Health care organizations and policy Recommendations 13 Conclusion Discussion questions References Online resources 27. Reproductive health policy Historical perspectives on women’s health and U.S. policy
- 18. When women’s reproductive health needs are not met What is equitable reproductive health policy? Abortion policy and contraception Discussion questions References Online resources 28. Public and population health: Promoting the health of the public Public health, policy, and nursing The state of public health and the public’s health The public health system Public health core functions Future directions Discussion questions References Online resources 29. TAKING ACTION: Influencing public health in a politically charged environment Not a politician
- 19. A tale of two cities in West New York 14 Safe kids day Flu fighters Influencing policy and revising ordinances Advocating for social justice References 30. Disaster response and public health emergency preparedness Purpose statement Background and significance Presidential declarations of disaster and the stafford act Post-Katrina emergency management reform act (2006) September 11, 2001: A sentinel event The politics underlying disaster and public health emergency policy Project bioshield (2004) Public readiness and emergency preparedness act 2005
- 20. National commission on children and disasters 2009, 2013 National terrorism advisory system (2011) National health security strategy and implementation plan (2015–18) Pandemic and all-hazards preparedness reauthorization act (2013) Office of the assistant secretary for preparedness and response (2018) Public health emergency preparedness act (2018) Strategic national stockpile Conclusion Discussion questions References Online resources 15 31. Advancing new models of primary care Primary care and social determinants of health Access and the ACA Team-based care
- 21. The virtualization of primary care Primary care settings Transitioning from fee-for-service to value-based payments Looking to the future: Where will science take US? Conclusion Discussion questions References Online resources 32. Family caregiving and social policy Who are the family caregivers? What do caregivers do? Unpaid value of family caregiving Personal costs of caregiving Supporting family caregivers Family caregiving policy The future Discussion questions References
- 22. Online resources 33. Dual eligibles: Challenges and innovations in care Who are the duals? 16 What are the challenges? Health care delivery reforms that hold promise Implication for nurses Policy implications Discussion questions References Online resources 34. Home care, hospice, and community-based care: Evolving policy Fundamental underpinnings Innovative models in the home and in the community From grassroots to national policy Community-based palliative care
- 23. Medicare advantage expansion of supplemental benefits Accountable health communities Conclusion Discussion questions References Online resources 35. Long-term services and supports policy issues Poor quality of care Weak enforcement Inadequate nursing staffing levels Corporate ownership Financial accountability Other issues 17 Home and community-based services Public financing Conclusion
- 24. Discussion questions References Online resources 36. The united states military and veterans administration health systems: Contemporary overview and policy challenges Structure of military and veterans health care Unique care topics across the continuum Policy challenges Conclusion Discussion questions References Online resources UNIT 3. Policy and Politics in the Government 37. Contemporary issues in government Six key health issues challenging policymakers Political and sociological barriers to addressing key issues Conclusion Discussion questions
- 25. References 38. How government works: What you need to know to influence the process Government oversight of health policy and health care Federalist system: Three levels of government 18 Influence and how it works Discussion questions References Online resources 39. An overview of legislative and regulatory processes The power structure How a bill becomes a law The regulatory process Conclusion Discussion questions References Online resources
- 26. 40. Lobbying policymakers: Individual and collective strategies Nurses: Advocates or lobbyists? Is it lobbying, advocacy, or both? Public sentiment of lobbyists Professional standards and regulations for lobbying Nursing and campaign contributions Advocacy and you: Connecting with your legislators Meeting in person Written communications Wrap-up Discussion questions References Online resources 19 41. Political activity: Different rules for government employees History of efforts to restrict political activities of government employees
- 27. The Hatch Act: What is it? Amendments to the Hatch Act What political activities are permitted and prohibited by the Hatch Act? U.S. department of defense regulations on political activity New challenges to the Hatch Act—social media and telework Enforcement of the Hatch Act Recent violations of the Hatch Act Discussion questions References Online resources 42. TAKING ACTION: Reflective musings from a nurse politician Engage! mountains can be moved with three votes The gender factor Health in all policies! Example #1: Creating a health and wellness campus Example #2: Building a therapeutic justice system Personal reflections
- 28. References 43. TAKING ACTION: Running against the odds: There’s a nurse in the assembly 44. Political appointments Considering political appointment? Identifying political appointments 20 Support for appointment Networking: Power of connections Political party affiliation Preparing for appointment Holding an appointed position Conclusion: Influencing public policy Discussion questions References Online resources 45. Nursing and the courts The judicial system
- 29. The role of precedent The constitution and branches of government Judicial review Impact litigation Enforcing legal and regulatory requirements Roe v. Wade and access to abortion Criminal courts Influencing and responding to court decisions Conclusion Discussion questions References Online resources 46. Nursing licensure and regulation The purpose of professional regulation 21 Sources of regulation Licensure board authority and responsibilities
- 30. Licensure requirements Disciplinary offenses Regulation’s shortcomings Conclusion Discussion questions References Online resources 47. TAKING ACTION: Nurse, educator, and legislator: My journey to the delaware general assembly and as lieutenant governor My political roots Volunteering and campaigning There’s a reason it is called “running” for office A day in the life of a nurse-legislator and Lt. Governor What I’ve been able to accomplish as a nurse-legislator and Lt. Governor Tips for influencing elected officials’ health policy decisions Is it worth it? References
- 31. UNIT 4. Policy and Politics in the Workplace and Workforce 48. Policy and politics in health care organizations Follow the money Health and social determinants Population health Disruption to the industry 22 Opportunities for nursing Mergers and acquisition Key merger and acquisition activities Post-merger considerations Conclusion Discussion questions References 49. Taking your place at the table: Board appointments and service Why nurses? Competencies required of board members
- 32. Process for identifying readiness for board service Which boards are the right fit? Resources available through nurses on boards coalition Conclusion Discussion questions References Online resources 50. TAKING ACTION: Nurse leaders in the boardroom Getting started Alicia’s journey Linda’s journey References 51. Quality and safety in health care: Policy issues Performance measures and public reporting 23 Value-based quality outcomes of care Regulation
- 33. Unintended consequences of policies intended to improve care Conclusion Discussion questions References 52. Politics and evidence-based practice and policy The players and their stakes The role of politics in generating evidence The politics of research application in clinical practice The politics of applying research in policy formulation Discussion questions References Online resources 53. The nursing workforce Characteristics of the workforce Expanding the workforce Increasing diversity Retaining workers Addressing the nursing workforce issues
- 34. Conclusion Discussion questions References Online resources 24 54. Rural health care: Workforce challenges and opportunities Defining rural What makes health and health care different for rural populations? Health disparities of rural americans Rural health care Rural policy, rural politics The opportunities and challenges of rural health Actions through policy and politics Discussion questions References Online resources
- 35. 55. TAKING ACTION: Increasing specialty medical care access in rural communities New Mexico at a glance Access telemedicine: “Access to critical cerebral emergency support services” Access project origins Access nursing roles and responsibilities Building brick by brick Lessons learned: It’s all about relationships Discussion questions References 56. Nurse staffing ratios: Policy options The establishment of California’s regulations What has happened as a result of California’s minimum nurse staffing ratios? Are hospitals meeting the minimum nurse staffing ratios? Has the mix of staff changed? 25 Did wages for nurses increase?
- 36. Have hospitals reduced services and uncompensated care? Have hospitals suffered financial losses? Are nurses more satisfied? Did the minimum nurse staffing ratios improve the quality of care? What’s next? Financial incentives for nurse staffing improvement Discussion questions References Online resources 57. The contemporary work environment of nursing Definitions Introduction Demographics of the new workforce Hidden curriculum Case scenario Process for organizational policy development for case scena rio Harassment
- 37. Bullying and microaggressions Curriculum on diversity Conclusion Discussion questions References 58. TAKING ACTION: Racism in the workplace Racism 26 Policies to eradicate racism Racism in the workplace Actionable steps to eradicate structural racism Summary References 59. Collective strategies for transformation in the workplace Transformation Creating a culture of excellence Assessment of setting and structure
- 38. Formula for success Implementing transformational change Lessons learned Examples of change decisions Conclusion Discussion questions References Online resources 60. Political context of advanced practice nursing Advanced practice registered nurse practice, federal and state laws Assessing progress on the institute of medicine report recommendation Persistent federal barriers Federal trade commission State progress in increasing access to APRN care Insurance company credentialing Hospital privileges 27
- 39. Physician opposition Media and messaging Political strategy and tactics Discussion questions References Online resources 61. TAKING ACTION: Never underestimate the power of a personal story The problem Background Commitment to change Why hasn’t this policy been changed? What is needed for change? Welcome to policy Relationship building Joining forces The meeting Decision agenda
- 40. Concessions Three key factors Call to action References 62. TAKING ACTION: Removing APRN regulatory barriers in West Virginia History of advanced practice registered nurse regulation in West Virginia Historic shift of power provides new opportunities Coalition building 28 Strategic efforts Trajectory of the bill Lessons learned References 63. TAKING ACTION: Full practice authority: A tale of two states A moment in time: Nurse practitioner past portends its future
- 41. A new day: The nurse practitioner movement matures Lessons learned: Finding and using your voice Moving forward: It takes a village to build a bench Conclusion Discussion questions References 64. Policy and politics in nursing academia Academic freedom as central to nursing education Internal politics and policies External politics and policies Summary: Influence of politics and policies on academic nursing Discussion questions References Online resources 65. The intersection of technology and health care: Policy and practice implications Public policy support for HIT Medicare and Medicaid Electronic Health Record Incentive Programs and HIT
- 42. Political and clinical implications of HIT policy for nursing 29 Safety and HIT Unintended consequences of HIT Future direction for national HIT policy Conclusion Discussion questions References Online resources UNIT 5. Policy and Politics in Associations and Interest Groups 66. Interest groups in health care policy and politics Development of interest groups Functions and methods of influence Landscape of contemporary health care interest groups Assessing value and considering involvement Conclusion Discussion questions
- 43. References Online resources 67. Policy issues in nursing associations What is an association? Developmental phases Development of American nursing organizations Alliances Credentialing organizations The work of nursing associations Policy issues affecting nursing associations 30 Challenges when addressing policy issues Conclusion Discussion questions References Online resources 68. TAKING ACTION: School nursing at the intersection of
- 44. health and education Whole School, Whole Community, Whole Child Model Framework for 21st Century School Nursing Practice Opportunities and challenges with education policy Healthy and safe schools Opportunities and challenges with health policy Key takeaways Discussion questions References 69. TAKING ACTION: The alliance of nurses for healthy environments promoting environmental health Environmental health nursing in context References Online resources 70. Coalitions: A powerful political strategy Birth and life cycle of coalitions Building and maintaining a coalition: The primer Pitfalls and challenges
- 45. Political work of coalitions Evaluating coalition effectiveness 31 Discussion questions References Online resources 71. TAKING ACTION: Campaign for action The future of nursing report Implementing the future of nursing report Strengthening nursing education Conclusion References Online resources 72. TAKING ACTION: Why not minot? The battle over North Dakota’s first smoke-free ordinance Minot’s story Laying the groundwork
- 46. A legislative champion Legislative process The referendum process “Public health improved” Discussion questions References Online resources UNIT 6. Policy and Politics in the Community 73. Where policy hits the pavement: Contemporary issues in communities Community defined Community engagement 32 Contemporary policy issues affecting communities Nurses engaging contemporary policy in community Using health equity and SDOH framework for every population Discussion questions References
- 47. Online resources 74. An introduction to community activism Key concepts Taking action to effect change: Characteristics of community activists and activism Challenges and opportunities in community activism Nurses as community activists Discussion questions References Online resources 75. TAKING ACTION: From sewage problems to the statehouse: Serving communities Sewage changed my life Seeing is believing My campaigns The value of political activity in your community An opportunity to learn the ropes Networking Leadership in the International community
- 48. Mentoring other nurses for political advocacy Recommendations for becoming involved in politics 33 76. TAKING ACTION: Contaminated water and elevated blood lead levels in flint Nurses call to action in lead case management Flint’s riches to rags story State and city fiscal challenges Drinking from the lakes and the rivers that you are used to Public health and clinical care linkage A pediatrician’s observation forces the return to detroit water Communicating lead health protective behaviors in a community when trust is eroded Flint forward Calling all nurses: Power of the practitioner Discussion questions References Online resources
- 49. 77. Creating a culture of health and working with communities Health care in the United States Integrated care Culture of health Role of nurses in culture of health Working with communities to transform health care Hospital partnerships and transitions of care Determinants of community health assessment tools and resources Building a sense of community and civic engagement to address population health in transforming health care Advocacy and policy development to strengthen culture of health Conclusion Discussion questions 34 References 78. TAKING ACTION: Activism: A community rises
- 50. From advocacy to service Conclusion References 79. Family and sexual violence, nursing, and U.S. policy Intimate partner and sexual violence against women State laws regarding intimate partner and sexual violence Federal laws related to intimate partner and sexual violence Health policies related to intimate partner and sexual violence Child maltreatment Discussion questions References Online resources 80. Human trafficking: The need for nursing advocacy What is human trafficking? Global scope of human trafficking: Overview of universal issues and impact U.S. responses to combating human trafficking: Policies, laws, and consequences Nursing advocacy, policy, and practice
- 51. Nursing organizations Education The workplace Conclusion Discussion questions 35 References Online resources 81. TAKING ACTION: Policy, politics, and advocating for medicinal cannabis use History of prohibition of cannabis Global issues Environmental impact Social justice and human issues My journey Educating nurses Public health–related issues
- 52. References 82. Think globally, act locally: Nursing and global health What is “global health”? The wealth of a nation is its people Ideals to goals to actions Global nursing organizations Global politics and policy Understanding policymaking A new story of nursing Discussion questions References Online resources 83. Infectious disease in a highly connected world: Nurses’ role to prevent, detect, respond Context 36 Global concern, global action Role of nurses to prevent, detect, and respond to public health
- 53. threats Case study: Ebola virus disease outbreak: West Africa, 2014 Conclusion Discussion questions References Online resources Index 37 About the editors DIANA J. MASON, PhD, RN, FAAN, is Senior Policy Service Professor at the Center for Health Policy and Media Engagement, George Washington University School of Nursing; and Professor Emeritus, Hunter-Bellevue School of Nursing, City University of New York. She is the Deputy Program Director for the International Council of Nurses’ Global Nursing Leadership Institute, which prepares nurse leaders around the world to shape global, regional, and national policies to improve the health of populations. She is a past President of the American Academy of Nursing, former Editor-in-Chief of the American Journal of Nursing, and producer and moderator of a community radio program on health and health
- 54. policy since 1985. She has served as the only health professional on the National Advisory Committee for Kaiser Health News since its inception in 2009. She blogs on policy for HealthCetera and JAMA News Forum. Dr. Mason is the principal investigator on a replication of the 1998 Woodhull Study on Nurses and the Media published in 2018 in the Journal of Nursing Scholarship and an additional analysis of journalists’ experiences with using nurses as sources in health news stories published in the American Journal of Nursing. Dr. Mason is a member of the Board of Directors of the Primary Care Development Corporation, a nonprofit Community Development Financial Institution focused on building the nation’s capacity for primary care; and of Public Health Solution s, New York City’s largest public health organization that focuses on improving the health of vulnerable families. She chairs the National Advisory Board of the Center for Health and Social Care Integration at Rush University Medical Center and is Facilitator and Co-Chair of the Catskills Addiction Coalition. She served as a member of the
- 55. National Academies of Science, Engineering and Medicine Committee for the report on Integrating Social Needs Care into the Delivery of Health Care to Improve the Nation’s Health, and she co-chaired the Josiah Macy Foundation invitational conference and report on Registered Nurses: Partners in Transforming Primary Care. The recipient of numerous awards for leadership, dissemination of science, writing, education, policy, and advocacy, Dr. Mason is a fellow of the American Academy of Nursing and the New York Academy of Medicine, from which she received the Academy Medal for Distinguished Contributions in Health Policy in 2019. She received a BSN from West Virginia University, an MSN from St. Louis University, a PhD from New York University, an honorary Doctorate of Science from West Virginia University, and an honorary doctorate of humane letters from Long Island University. ELIZABETH DICKSON, PhD, RN, is an Assistant Professor at
- 56. the University of New Mexico, College of Nursing in Albuquerque, New Mexico and a fellow of the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Nursing and Health Policy Collaborative. Dr. Dickson’s public health experience spans local, county, state, and federal public health agencies, with foci on maternal-child health, childhood immunizations, tuberculosis management, STD/HIV prevention, family planning, and school health programs in California, Arizona, and New Mexico. 40 Dr. Dickson’s program of research focuses on the intersection of adolescent health, health education, school health and education policy, and school nursing. She serves on the Board of Directors for the New Mexico Alliance for School Based Health Care and multiple state and local community advisory boards for projects focused on improving LGBTQ adolescent
- 57. health and health education. Dr. Dickson testified before legislative health and education committees regarding her research on sexual health education in secondary schools. Her research collaboration includes the University of New Mexico Center for Participatory Research, where she serves as co-investigator for NIH/NINR- supported research exploring community-based participatory research within academic and community partnerships. Dr. Dickson received a BS in business management from California State University, Sacramento, an MSN from Samuel Merritt College, Oakland, California, and a PhD in nursing from the University of New Mexico. MONICA R. McLEMORE, PhD, MPH, RN, FAAN is an associate professor in the Family Health Care Nursing Department, a research scientist with Advancing New Standards in Reproductive Health, and a member of the Bixby Center for Global Reproductive Health. Her program of research is focused on understanding reproductive health and justice. She
- 58. has published 49 peer-reviewed articles, op-eds, and commentaries, and her research has been cited in the Huffington Post, Lavender Health, two amicus briefs to the Supreme Court of the United States, and a National Academies of Science, Engineering, and Medicine report. Her work has appeared in publications such as Dame magazine, Politico, and ProPublica/NPR, and she made a voice appearance in Terrance Nance’s HBO series Random Acts of Flyness. She is an elected member of the governing council for Sexual and Reproductive Health (SRH) section of the American Public Health Association and became chair-elect of the SRH section at the 2018 annual meeting. She is a recipient of the 2015 teaching award from the American College of Nurse Midwives and one of 10 Culture of Health, Breakthrough Leaders in Nursing—a program of the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, AARP, and the Center to Champion Nursing in America. She currently serves on the board of Centering Health Care International. In 2018 Dr. McLemore received the Person of the Year Award from the Abortion Care Network, and
- 59. she was inducted as a fellow of the American Academy of Nursing in 2019. G. ADRIANA PEREZ, PhD, RN, CRNP, ANP-BC, FAAN, FGSA, is an Assistant Professor of Nursing and Senior Fellow at the Leonard Davis Institute of Health Economics at the University of Pennsylvania, School of Nursing. Her program of research focuses on the development and testing of theory-based community interventions to promote cardiovascular health and cognitive health in older Latinos. Current studies are funded by the National Institutes of Health/National Institute of Nursing Research Supplement to Promote Diversity in Health Related Research Program and the Penn Center for Improving Care Delivery for the Aging, National Institute on Aging. She was selected as a Congressional/Health and Aging Policy Fellow (2011-2013) supported by the Atlantic Philanthropies and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Dr. Perez is a Fellow of the American Academy of Nursing and the Gerontological
- 60. Society of America (GSA). She has served as Chair of the Academy’s Expert Panel on Aging; Chair of the Public Policy Committee for the National Association of Hispanic Nurses; member of the UnitedHealth Group External Clinician Advisory Board; and appointed board member for the American Organization of Nurse Leaders. Dr. Perez received the GSA 2018 Senior Service America, Senior Scholar Award for Research Related to Disadvantaged Older Adults. She is a board-certified Adult Nurse Practitioner at Mercy 41 LIFE, providing community-based long-term care for diverse, frail elders who reside in North Philadelphia. Dr. Perez grew up in Yuma, Arizona, near the United States– Mexico border. She received her BSN, MS Adult Nurse Practitioner, and PhD from Arizona State University, College of
- 61. Nursing & Health Innovation. She received the Patricia G. Archbold Predoctoral Scholarship and Claire M. Fagin Postdoctoral Fellowship from the John A. Hartford Foundation, National Hartford Center for Gerontological Nursing Excellence. 42 Contributors Dawn Marie Adams, DNP, ANP Cert, MSN, BSN Director, Office of Integrated Health, Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services, Richmond, Virginia Adjunct Professor, Old Dominion University, Norfolk, VirginiaAdjunct Professor, Old Dominion University, Norfolk, Virginia Delegate, House, Virginia General Assembly, Richmond, Virginia Susan L. Adams, PhD, BSN, MSN, Associate Professor, Betty Irene Moore School of
- 62. Nursing, University of California, Davis, Sacramento, California Gale Adcock, BSN, MSN Representative, District 41, North Carolina House of Representatives, Raleigh, North Carolina Chief Health Officer, SAS Institute, Cary, North Carolina Lucia Judith Alfano, RN, MA, Assistant Professor of Nursing, Division of Nursing, Concordia College, Bronxville, New York Carmen Alvarez, PhD, MSN, BSN, Assistant Professor, Community–Public Health, Johns Hopkins University School of Nursing, Baltimore, Maryland Angela Amar, PhD, RN, Dean, School of Nursing, University of Nevada, Las Vegas, Las Vegas, Nevada Amy L. Anderson, RN, DNP, CNE, Assistant Professor of Professional Practice, Harris College of Nursing and Health Sciences, Texas Christian
- 63. University, Fort Worth, Texas Rhonda Anderson, RN, BS, MPA, DNSc(h) Consultant Healthcare, RMA Consulting, Scottsdale, Arizona Consultant/Surveyor, Medical Travel, Global Healthcare Accreditation, Palm Beach Gardens, Florida Susan Apold, PhD, ANP-BC, AGNP, FAAN, FAANP, Dean, School of Health Sciences and Nursing, Concordia College, Bronxville, New York Debra A. Banks, RN, BSN, MSN, Clinical Nurse Director of Neurosurgery, University of New Mexico Health Sciences Center, Albuquerque, New Mexico Kenya V. Beard, EdD, MSN, BS, Associate Professor of Nursing, City University of New York, Dix Hills, New York 43 Mary L. Behrens, MS, BS, FNP-BC, FAANP, President,
- 64. Wyoming Center for Nursing, Casper, Wyoming, Board Member/Nursing, University of Wisconsin, Madison, Wisconsin Susan I. Belanger, PhD, RN, MA, NEA-BC, Interim SVP Mission Integration and System Ethicist, Covenant Health, Tewksbury, Massachusetts Laurie S. Benson, BSN, Executive Director, Nurses on Boards Coalition, Washington, DC Virginia Trotter Betts, RN, MSN, JD, FAAN, President and Chief Executive Officer, Health Futures, Inc., Nashville, Tennessee Mary Blankson, DNP, APRN, FNP-C, Chief Nursing Officer, Community Health Center, Inc., Middletown, Connecticut Linda Burnes Bolton, RN, DrPH, FAAN, Senior Vice President, Cedars-Sinai Health System, Los Angeles, California Patricia K. Bradley, PhD, RN, MSN, FAAN, Associate Professor, Fitzpatrick College of
- 65. Nursing, Villanova University, Villanova, Pennsylvania Sherl Brand, RN, BSN, Senior Vice President, Strategic