Ch. 9: Public Policies Affecting Clinical Practice Flashcards
1
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How Politics Affect Us
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- Public policies affect everyone in our country
- Help determine how therapy decisions are made
- Where/When therapy is provided
- How therapy therapy is reimbursed
2
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Changes in Public Policies
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- Requires Vigilance
- ASHA.ORG IS A GREAT RESOURCE
- ASHA LEADER GIVES FREQUENT UPDATES
- PLEASE BE ACTIVE AS CHRISTIAN SLP’S…VOTE, SPEAK UP, READ & BE AN ADVOCATE FOR YOUR PROFESSION
3
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Balncing Act
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Two sides to every issue:
- Professional View
- Sociatal View
4
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Professional View
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It is a “good” policy when it increases access to services and communication opportunites for those whose communication disorders put them at risk for educational, OR SOCIAL DISADVANTAGE.
5
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Sociatal View
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It is a “bad policy when it strains government budgets that support Medicare, Medicaid, Special Education Services, etc. that many rely on and taxpayer fund.
6
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Public Policy
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Any action taken by local, state or federal officials to address a given problem or set of problems
7
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Levels of Policy Making
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- Federal
- State
- Local
- Even the place you choose to work will have policies to consider – documentation
8
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Forms of Policy Making
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- Laws
- Regulations
- Guidelines (easier to change – doesn’t involve court)
- Court Decisions (Roe vs. Wade – can be historical)
- Dev. Of Programs (helps children access medical care)
- Distribution of money/benefits
- Levying of taxes
9
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Guidelines
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- Developed by Communities, School districts, Healthcare agencies, Hospitals, or Professional Agencies to provide interpretations of how laws and regulations are to be implemented in specific settings
- These cary less legal weight but are easier to change if necessary
