HLTH
623
Hlth Systems, Policy & Advoc.
Hours
3.0 Credit, 3 Lecture, 0 Lab
Semester
Winter
Examine constitutional, regulatory, political, and socio-economic bases for policies that affect health and health services. Study population, community, family, and individual systems that affect health. Apply systems thinking to solutions to improve health.
Structure and Function
Compare and contrast the structure and function of public health across family, community, national, and international systems
Effects
Explain how policies, systems, and health services affect individuals, families, and communities
Conceptual Frameworks
Describe and apply conceptual frameworks and theories that relate to ways in which policies and systems are used to respond to public health problems
Influence Change
Use various processes and methods to strategically influence policy (including regulatory, legislative, and organizational) and systems change
Evidence Base
Draw on scientific literature to analyze policy options and make evidence-based policy recommendations to decision-makers in various contexts
Communication
Effectively communicate relevant policy information to key stakeholders
Systems Thinking
Apply a systems thinking approach to addressing a public health issue.