Health Policy

2. Distribution of the same resources to all individuals within a population
6. Speaking up for a client's needs when the client is unable to speak for themselves
7. Nursing __________ is granted through the state board of nursing
8. (abbr.) Legislation to protect insurance coverage and private client information
11. __________ of health: Factors that impact health (e.g. income, gender, genetics)
12. Attaining the highest level of health for all individuals
15. Health outcomes that may be greater or lesser among different populations and other vulnerable client groups compared to populations in the majority

1. Patient __________-__________ Act: Requires health care organizations to inform clients of their rights to make their own health care decisions
3. Fixed amount a client must pay for health care at the time services are received
4. Nursing programs seek __________ to demonstrate their quality
5. Available to individuals older than 65 years of age or those with a disability
9. Available to individuals younger than 65 years with a disability or those with socioeconomic hardships
10. Fixed amount of money a client must pay before health insurance begins to cover health expenses
13. (abbr.) Available to children up to 19 years of age whose families are not eligible for Medicaid but cannot afford private insurance
14. (abbr.) Requires employers to provide protection for employees who may be exposed to blood and body fluids