Project: Social Change Project: Final Report and Presentation-6361-wk10

Stephan Bell

Week 9

Policy Alternative

There are times when a policy that was implemented for a certain problem is no longer

functioning or meeting the needs of the social problem at hand. This could be due to a number of

reasons such as that the policy only met the needs of a select group of people and neglected the

rest of the groups present in the mix of things. It could also be the result of loopholes within the

policy that allow for persons with hidden agendas the leeway to engage in mannerism that could

be potentially harmful to others.

The health workers’ policy in place has seen numerous and outrageous discrimination of minority groups applying racial prejudices and cultural profiling to determine the services offered. These makes the oppressed group feel left out and experience emotions of anger and resentment to the system and the policy in place.

Social advocacy is the dynamic sustenance of the philosophies that utmost influence the

individual and organization diverse sentiments and choices. Particularly, the advocacy purposes

to develop a context that generates operative policies that ensure effective decision-making and

better application. To curb the issue of changed focus and priority of social health workers due to

policy change, the policy alternative can retain the previous policy’s general vision and mission,

albeit change up a few clauses of the policy.

The policy alternative I have in mind to ensure that even minority groups get to have a fair share

in the services offered by the social health workers is based on certain humanity principles such

as;

The policy should address the economic stature of different groups and key in factors that would

be vital in ensuring that no disparities are found in allocation of health services based on the

economic capabilities of different groups, health services should therefore be affordable for

every individual. This will ensure that even communities at the bottom of the food chain so to

speak the communities that are disadvantaged economically in the society have access to quality

medical cover and services. The disparities cause these communities to feel oppressed as only

the rich are able to access good services when it comes to the medical matters.

The policy alternative also ought to address matters of equality in service provision, this

particularly true considering minority groups that are profiled on basis of age, race, religion,

ethnicity and appearance are often neglected when it comes to good service provision, this

should not be the case as these are also citizens with every right to the services as any other

citizen in the majority group.

The policy alternatives also have to take into consideration treatment, pay and due appreciation

for the health clinical workers who are employed to offer quality service to the people. If they

feel that the government has their interest in mind, they will have no qualms in treating and

offering service to the different groups in society without prejudice. This group works effortlessly and are almost always on call even at odd hours and have very little family time.

Thus, the respect they should be accorded should also be of the utmost level.

The policy alternative will have to be implemented from the local level to the state and even to

the national level, no stone should be left unturned when it comes to the health policy

alternatives. The policy alternative requires for citizens to be considerate and patient,

implementation takes time and there should be vigilant checking in from time to time to ensure

that the policy is adhered to and that the state and especially national government is aware of the

strides being made to ensure that the policy takes root in the society adequately. Legislative

action should also be considered when factoring in implementation of the policy alternatives

changes.

Looking at the core values associated with social work, I have to say this policy alternative is in

great harmony with the values. To start things off the policy alternative is strongly advocating for

equal and undeniable service to all groups of the society irrespective of their background or

differences from the major groups in society. It thus is actively offering service as per the values

of the social workers. The alternative is also working effortlessly to curb social injustice and

unfair treatment offered to society, this is in fact the alternative’s main agenda as it looks to curb

unfair treatment and thereby offers the perfect social justice.

The new alternatives also work to emphasize the vitality of human relationships, it works

tirelessly to foster peace, understanding and oneness amongst humans from different ethnicities

and social settings. Thereby eradicating the conundrum of poor relations between different

groups. The dignity and importance of different people that the alternative will look to offer

services to is also not overlooked as the program will ensure that these minority groups get a

voice too.

The alternative policy will undoubtedly face some opposition politically from leaders with

different views but eventually it should be able to come through unscathed because the matters

that are addressed in the policy are not just light matters to handle with low regard.

Economically speaking the policy alternatives are feasible since the taxpayers are working day

and night to ensure that the budget caters for them and does not leave them out. Nonetheless, not

much is required in terms of funds since the health equipment and medicine is already available.

In terms of administrative capabilities, a keen eye should be kept on how the policy alternatives

will be implemented lest we find ourselves in the pit of the old policies once again if strong

measures are not taken to ensure that the new policy alternatives are adhered to in a very swift

and serious manner.

Yes, indeed the policy alternatives meets the policy goals of ethics, equality and redistribution of

resources.

The people are for this policy and so are radically thinking politicians and several clinical

workers.

We can engage use of creation of coalitions in order to further advocate for this policy, allies’ in

powerful positions can go a long way in ensuring that this policy is heard and that it is adhered

to.by all states. A robust knowledge of the legislative process is also key, this will be a key

element in following up with the bill even as it goes through congress and when it comes to the

courts we will have and added advantage of realizing when and where to appeal and ensure that

it is not tossed aside.

Clinical social work practice is greatly hindered by the current policy; a health worker takes an

oath to never leave a patient at the mercy of a disease or in pain, but the new policy has put

restraints to the service of health workers to their clients as clearly shown in the introduction

offering treatment on a basis of ethnic and racial profiling.

It is therefore evident that a lot has to be done to ensure that health services are available to

clients of all ages and groups, let’s endeavor to offer equality in all treatment.