DQ 2-1

DQ 2-1

4.

The World Health Organization (WHO) is an organization where the primary role is the direct international health within the United Nations’ system and to lead partners in global health responses (World Health Organization, n.d.). WHO directly impacts patent care delivery by trying to combat diseases. These diseases can range from influenza, HIV, and noncommunicable ones like cancer and heart disease (World Health Organization, n.d.). According to Jong-wook (2003) “the global health community can do much to reduce suffering and death among vulnerable groups”.  In order for the objectives to be met, the health systems but be strengthened.  

 

Jong-wook, L. (2003). Global health improvement and WHO: shaping the future. Retrieved from http://www.who.int/whr/2003/media_centre/lee_article/en/

World Health Organization. (n.d.). Latest News. Retrieved from http://www.who.int/en/

5.

Tobacco control policy is something my organization has strictly implemented a few years ago. There are many great things that come with this policy that can benefit direct patient care. For starters common it promotes a healthy environment and encourages patients to quit smoking. When patients get admitted we offer them support to help them quit smoking if they are ready to quit. With the no smoking policy employees can't set a better example to patients as well. According to Hoyle, Ginny (2007),  “patients should not have to be exposed to 2nd hand smoke;  we want to set an example” ( Hoyle, 2007).   I am not sure if anything could be improved because some people prefer to smoke. I think having a designated area away from hospital campuses and maybe allowing 15 minutes smoke sessions and enough time for employees to defuse the smoke smell may be a good idea . For some people smoking is a stress reliever So it may be difficult to eliminate it completely.

Hoyle, G. (2007, July 3). UNC Hospitals launches tobacco-free policy. Herald-Sun, The (Durham, NC)