Advise policy makers in healthcare

Present research to policy makers, health care providers, and educators to encourage improvements in public health.

present research findings to policy makers in healthcare
make recommendations to healthcare policy makers
present recommendations to policy makers in healthcare
give recommendations to policy makers in healthcare
make recommendations to health care policy makers

skill/competence

cross-sector

Advise policy makers in healthcare is an essential skill of the following occupations:

Healthcare institution manager: Healthcare institution managers supervise the operations of healthcare institutions, such as hospitals, rehabilitation facilities, home care services and elderly care institutions to ensure the organisation meets requirements, the patients and residents are cared for, the organisation is maintained and the necessary equipment present. They also supervise the staff and ensure record maintenance.
Healthcare consultant: Healthcare consultants advise health care organisations on the development of plans to improve patient care and safety. They analyse health care policies and identify issues, and aid in the development of improvement strategies.
Health psychologist: Health psychologists deal with the various aspects of health related behaviour of individuals and groups, by helping individuals or groups prevent illness and promote healthy behaviours by also providing counseling services. They perform tasks for the development of health promotion activities and projects on the basis of psychological science, research findings, theories, methods and techniques. They also engage in research about health related issues to influence public policy on health care issues.

Advise policy makers in healthcare is optional for these occupations. This means knowing this skill may be an asset for career advancement if you are in one of these occupations.

Healthcare inspector: Healthcare inspectors visit healthcare facilities to ensure proper care is given to all patients in accordance with legal requirements. They also inspect if equipment, processes and staff operate adequately to prevent the spreading of infections and diseases.
Public health policy officer: Public health policy officers develop and implement strategies for the improvement of a community’s health care policy. They advise governments on policy changes and identify problems in current health care policies.

References

1. Advise policy makers in healthcare – ESCO