10 Jan Personal Legislative Agenda and Action Plan

Muddiest Point and Peer Feedback

Feedback and guidance are an integral part of any successful plan. Accessing the expertise, experience, and ideas of others allows us to fully examine topics and plans to ensure no stone is left unturned.

For this Discussion, you will utilize the expertise of your colleagues to assist you in developing your Personal Legislative Agenda. You will construct 1-2 questions regarding any areas of concerns or guidance for colleague support and suggestion.

Resources

Be sure to review the Learning Resources before completing this activity. Click the weekly resources link to access the resources.

WEEKLY RESOURCES

Readings

· Dawes, D. E. (2020). The political determinants of health. Johns Hopkins University Press.

· Chapter 5, “Wining the Game That Never Ends: Success Means Continuous Employment of the Political Determinants of Health” (pp. 112–130)

· Porche, D. J. (2023). Health policy: Applications for nurses and other healthcare professionals (3rd ed.). Jones & Bartlett Learning.

· Chapter 12, “Evidence Informing Policymaking ” (pp. 175–183)

· Chapter 15, “Politics: Theory and Practice” (pp. 201–237)

· Document: Personal Legislative Agenda and Action Plan Exemplar (Word Document) Download Personal Legislative Agenda and Action Plan Exemplar (Word Document)

· Association of Public Health Nurses Public Health Policy Committee. (2021). Public health policy advocacy guidebook and tool kitLinks to an external site. . https://www.phnurse.org/assets/docs/APHN%20Public%20Health%20Policy%20Advocacy%20Guidebook%20and%20Toolkit%20_May%202021.pdf

· Congress.govLinks to an external site.. (2022). https://www.congress.gov/

· Congress.gov. (2022). State legislative websitesLinks to an external site. [Interactive media]. https://www.congress.gov/state-legislature-websites

· Gustafson, A. (2017, December 12). How to be a political influence—as an average citizen. CurrentsLinks to an external site. . https://smea.uw.edu/currents/how-to-be-a-political-influence-as-an-average-citizen/

· Rees, A. (2013, August 6). Digital and online activismLinks to an external site. . Reset: Digital for Good. https://en.reset.org/digital-and-online-activism/

· Social Current. (n.d.). Policy, advocacy, and communications toolkitLinks to an external site. . https://alliance1.org/web/resources/pubs/policy-advocacy-communications-toolkit.aspx

· White, N. (2018). Introduction: Why read the Effective Activist Guide. In Effective activist: An evidence-based guide to progressive social changeLinks to an external site. (pp. 6–10). Effective Activist. https://effectiveactivist.com/intro/

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To Prepare:

· Begin work on the Personal Legislative Agenda.

· Consider questions or concerns you have about the plan.

By Day 3 of Week 6

Post a response detailing the following:

Construct one to two (1–2) questions for your colleagues detailing any questions or concerns you may have regarding the Personal Legislative Agenda. Your questions should clearly describe areas you may need clarification and/or guidance for the continuation of your work on the Personal Legislative Agenda.

RERSPOND TO THIS DISCUSSION POST

JAN FU

Personal Legislative Agenda

As I develop my Personal Legislative Agenda, I recognize the importance of ensuring that my plan is comprehensive, actionable, and aligned with both evidence-based practices and the needs of the populations I aim to serve. However, there are specific areas where I would benefit from your insights and expertise to refine my approach.

1. What strategies can I use to align my legislative priorities with the political determinants of health while ensuring they are grounded in evidence-based practice?

· As Dawes (2020) emphasizes, the political determinants of health influence the creation of health policies that address systemic inequities. I want to ensure my legislative agenda not only focuses on addressing these inequities but also gains traction with policymakers. How can I ensure that my policy recommendations are compelling enough to secure bipartisan support while remaining grounded in evidence and addressing key social determinants of health (SDOH)?

2. How can I effectively use evidence to overcome resistance or skepticism from stakeholders when advocating for my legislative agenda?

· Porche (2023) notes that evidence is a cornerstone of policymaking, yet resistance often stems from differing perspectives or competing priorities. What strategies can I use to frame my agenda in a way that addresses potential opposition and highlights the benefits of my proposals? Are there specific techniques for presenting data or narratives that have been particularly successful in your advocacy work?

I hope your feedback can guide these challenges, enabling me to refine my legislative agenda and ensure its success. I look forward to learning from your experiences and strategies.

References

Association of Public Health Nurses Public Health Policy Committee. (2021). Public health policy advocacy guidebook and toolkit. https://www.phnurse.org/assets/docs/APHN%20Public%20Health%20Policy%20Advocacy%20Guidebook%20and%20Toolkit%20_May%202021.pdfLinks to an external site.

Dawes, D. E. (2020). The political determinants of health. Johns Hopkins University Press.

Porche, D. J. (2023). Health policy: Applications for nurses and other healthcare professionals (3rd ed.). Jones & Bartlett Learning.