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Exercise 1.1: Societal Problem and Societal Categories Your Total Score: __(Maximum: 10 points)__

A. Define the term “societal problem” by quoting directly from the //Maxwell Manual//. (2 points) Part A score:

· **Place quote:**


 * “A societal problem is when some aspect of our society, or, as we call it, “a societal condition,” fails to meet one or more of the six goals.” **
 * (Coplin 2007: p. 4) **

B. Choose **one** of the following societal categories: Crime, Education, Environment, Health, Housing, Jobs and Economic Development, or Poverty. Find, reference, and attach the first page of a newspaper article from a print or electronic source that discusses some aspect of the societal category. Attach the first page of the article behind the entire 1.1 exercise. In a paragraph of no more than 200 words, explain your interest in the societal category and quote one full and relevant sentence from the article. (8 points) Part B score: _


 * **Write the societal category you choose, exactly as it is stated in the Part B directions:**


 * Health **


 * **Write a paragraph of no more than 200 words explaining why you are interested in that societal category (including newspaper article quote). Start your answer on the next line.**


 * Since I intend to pursue a career in the health professions, I have a strong interest in recent debates on health reform. The path of reform takes could influence my career prospects and the work environment going forward. Additionally, as a citizen I care that Americans have access to effective and efficient medical care. **
 * Saddler, David (2009) “How will health care reform affect nursing in America?” May 12, 2009. **o pen.salon.com/blog/davids1231/2009/05/12/how_will_health_care_reform_affect_nursing_in_america. ** Accessed on September 2, 2009, 7:09 PM **.

Exercise 1.2: Identifying Public Policy Your Total Score: (Maximum: 20 points)

A. Define the term “public policy” by quoting directly from the //Maxwell Manual//. (2 points) Part A score: _

o **Place quote:**


 * “A public policy is an actual or proposed government action intended to deal with a given societal problem.” **
 * (Coplin 2007: p. 6) **

B. Describe and reference (using any print or electronic newspaper) a legislative, administrative, and judicial action that relates to some aspect of your societal category. Attach the first page of each article(s) used. Articles may be used more than once at any point during this module. If an article is used more than once, place it behind the entire exercise where it is first used. (9 points) Part B score:


 * **Describe and reference a legislative action:**


 * The Senate Finance Committee is marking up their Committee’s version of healthcare reform and considering more than 500 amendments to the “Chairpersons Mark.” **
 * Pear, Robert & Calmes, Jackie. (2009) “Panel’s Battles on Health Highlight a Broader Split.” //New York Times//. September 23, 2009. [|www.nytimes.com/2009/09/24/health/policy/24health.html?_r=1&scp=3&sq=senate%20finance%20committee&st=cse] . Last Accessed on September 25, 2009 at 7:59 PM. **


 * **Describe and reference an administrative action:**


 * The Westchester County Department of Health Department is preparing for the anticipated H1N1 outbreak this fall by coordinating health and educational officials throughout the county and stocking antiviral medicines, vaccines, and face masks to prepare for the Swine Flu Virus. **
 * Ferrette, Candice (2009). “Westchester Prepares for Fall Outbreak.” September 11, 2009. [|www.lohud.com/article/2009909110359] . Last Accessed on September 20, 2009 at 6:38 PM. **


 * **Describe and reference a judicial action:**
 * In Long Island Care at Home **, **Ltd. v**. **Coke (2007),** **the U.S. Supreme Court ruled 9-0 that the U.S. Department of Labor’s decision to exclude home healthcare workers from regulations governing minimum wage and overtime. Therefore, home healthcare workers are not entitled to a minimum wage or extra compensation for overtime work. **


 * --. (2007). “U.S. Supreme Court Rules Home Health Care Workers Not Entitled To Minimum Wage, Overtime Pay.” //Medical News Today. [] // June 14. 11 PM EDT.  **

C. Describe and reference (using any print or electronic newspaper) a national, state, and local public policy that affects your societal category. Attach the first page of the article(s) following the directions from 1.2B. (9 points) Part C score: _


 * **Describe and reference a national (federal) public policy:**


 * Medicare is a comprehensive healthcare insurance program for the elderly over 65. It has four parts. Part A provides for hospital care; Part B provides for medical care such as doctor’s visits/examinations; Part C provides for Medicare Advantage Plans which supplement Medicare coverage with private health insurance plans; Part D provides for prescription drugs. **
 * Medicare Consumer Guide. **[|**www.medicareconsumerguide.com**]** Last accessed on September 3, 2009 at 6:49 PM.  **


 * **Describe and reference a state public policy (indicate which state):**


 * While supported by federal funds, Medicaid, a program to provide health insurance to the poor, is administered by state governments who determine the eligibility requirements for their residents. **
 * “Prisons, colleges top states' budget cuts: Pew” //Reuters//. August 27, 2009. **[|**www.reuters.com/article/domesticNews/idUSTRE57Q3TI20090827**]** Accessed on 11:49 AM EDT.  **


 * **Describe and reference a local public policy (indicate which local government):**


 * Public school districts in the Hudson Valley including Yonkers, New Rochelle, and Brewster are developing prevention and contingency policies to handle the anticipated outbreak of Swine Flu (H1N1) during this fall in winter. School officials collaborate wit state and county officials to provide vaccines and infection control awareness to students and parents. **
 * Ferrette, Candice. (2009) “Caution on the Curriculum.” //The Journal News//. September 2. **

Exercise 1.3: Identifying Players and Stakeholders Your Total Score: __ (Maximum: 17 points)

A. State the major difference between a “player” and a “stakeholder” by quoting directly from //How You Can Help// or the //Maxwell Manual//. (4 points) Part A score___


 * **Place quote:**


 * “All players are stakeholders because they are affected by public policies. Players have a stake in the policies that are made by their organizations, because these policies can affect their power. However, not all stakeholders are players. Stakeholders do not have power over the policies that are made by organizations.” **
 * (Coplin 2007: p. 7) **

B. Choose one of the policies you described in Exercise 1.2B or C and restate it below. Identify three different and distinct players that may be directly influencing the policy. The player must be an individual, not a group, and the player does not have to be mentioned in the article you used. Write a one sentence justification explaining what makes each of them a player. No source is needed for this exercise. (7 points) Part B score_


 * **Restate the Policy from Exercise 1.2B or C:**


 * National Healthcare Reform **


 * Player #1: Name: Charles Grassley  **


 * Title: Senator (R-IA), Ranking Member of Senate Finance Committee  **


 * Justification: **
 * Senator Grassley is one of three Republicans senators negotiating with the White House and Senate Democrats regarding Health Reform. He will likely participate in writing the Senate Finance Committee’s draft of Health Reform Legislation .**


 * Player #2: Name: Douglas Elmendorf  **
 * Title:   Director, Congressional Budget Office  **


 * Justification: **
 * The Congressional Budget Office is a non-partisan agency responsible for “scoring” legislation for its impact on the budget based on economic models. Since “bending the cost curve” is a major issue in health reform, how the CBO, which Elmendorf directs, scores the proposals coming from Congressional committees will affect their likelihood of passing in Congress. **


 * Player #3: Name: Anthony Weiner **


 * Title: Congressperson (D-NY) **


 * Justification: **


 * Anthony Weiner is a prominent member of the Progressive Caucus of Democrats in the U.S. House Representatives. He is one of the more prominent and vocal defenders of including a “public option” in healthcare reform. **

C. For the policy you stated in Part B, identify three different and distinct local stakeholders who are not players. Write a one sentence justification for each stakeholder stating why they are stakeholders and not players for the policy you have identified. Stakeholders do not have to be mentioned in the article you used. No source is needed for this exercise. (6 points) Part C score


 * Stakeholder #1: Mr. Christian Brunelli, English/Social Studies Teacher **** PNW BOCES **


 * Justification: Mr. Brunelli is a citizen who follows health policy closely, but does not have **
 * any direct power or influence over healthcare policy decisions at the federal **
 * level of government. He holds Aetna Health Insurance which may be **
 * modified if certain versions of healthcare reform pass. **


 * Stakeholder #2: Mr. John J. Smith, Age 65, Medicare Advantage Holder **


 * Justification: Mr. Smith, a retired individual, holds a Medicare Advantage plan which is a **
 * publicly supported private insurance plan, which provides additional benefits to the standard Medicare coverage. The future of Medicare Advantage has been a frequent topic in healthcare reform debates. If it is changed, it is likely that Mr. Smith’s premiums will increase which will be a hardship because Mr. Smith lives on a fixed income. As an ordinary citizen, e has no direct influence on health policy and therefore is only a stakeholder, not a player. **


 * Stakeholder #3: Rosette de Real, Filipino Nurse working in Bayside, NY **


 * Justification: Ms. De Real is one of many foreign nurses working in the United States. **
 * Foreign Nurses make up about 17 % of the working nurses in the United **
 * States. Changes in healthcare may affect her job prospects, but since she is not an American citizen, she as no political rights to influence American public policies. **
 * Advincula, Anthony (2009) “In US, Filipino Men Stay Home as Nurse-Wives Work” //New American Media.// [] Accessed on September 24, 2009. **

 Exercise 1.4: Identifying Players Your Total Score: _ (Maximum: 18 points)

A. Using //How You Can Help// or other sources from the “Research Guide” section of the 101 web site, find a public interest/lobby organization that seeks to influence governmental policy on your societal category, and identify a player within the organization. You may want to contact this player later in the course. No source is needed for this exercise. (4 points) Part A score:_


 * **Write the exact name of the organization** **and its geographic location:**


 * Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America (PhRMA) **


 * 950 F Street, NW **
 * Suite 300 **
 * Washington, DC 20004 **


 * **Briefly describe one of the organization’s lobby goals:**


 * “PhRMAs mission is winning advocacy for public policies that encourage the discovery of life saving and life enhancing new medicines.” (from mission statement) PhRMA lobbies against legislation that threatens the profits of pharmaceutical industries including promoting Medicare, Part D and opposing Healthcare Reform. **
 * [] **


 * **Write the name and title of the player you could contact:**


 * David Brennan, Chairman **

B. Using //How You Can Help// or other sources from the “Research Guide” section of the 101 web site, find a nonprofit organization (other than a public interest group) that provides direct assistance or raises money to deal with the societal category you have chosen, and identify a player within the organization. You may want to contact this player later in the course. No source is needed for this exercise. (4 points) Part B score:_


 * **Write the exact name of the organization** **and its geographic location:**


 * American Cancer Society **

** 125 W 31st Street **
 * New York, New York 10001 **


 * **Write the name and title of the player you could contact:**


 * Terry Fontham, M.PH, D.PH. President, American Cancer Society **


 * **Briefly describe a specific service provided to the organization’s clients:**
 * The American Cancer Society raises funding for cancer research and provides support networks for cancer patients and their families. **

C. Identify a governmental department (administrative) office at either the federal, state, or local level that has a clear role in the societal category you are studying, and identify a player within the department. You may want to contact this player later in the course. No source is needed for this exercise. (5 points) Part C score: _


 * **Write the exact title of the administrative office and its geographic location:**

New Rochelle, New York 10801 **
 * Westchester County Department of Health **
 * 145 Huguenot Street, 8th Floor


 * **Write the name of the player in the department:**


 * Dr. Joshua Lipsman. Commissioner of Health **
 * **Write the e-mail address and phone number of the player: **

**[|blog.westchestergov.com/secureforms/health/] **
 * (914) 813-5000 **
 * Webpage to Contact Westchester County Health Department **

D. Identify an **elected** federal, state, or local government official who is a player in the societal category you are studying. You may want to contact this player later in the course. No source is needed for this exercise. (5 points) Part D score:


 * **Write the exact title of the elected office: Senator (D-WV) **


 * **Write the name of the elected official: Jay Rockefeller **

 Washington, DC 20510 (202) 224-6472 **   Exercise 1.5: References Your Total Score:___ (Maximum: 10 points)__
 * **Write the e-mail address and phone number with area code of the elected official. If the official can only be emailed through a webpage, indicate this and provide the web address: **
 * 531 Hart Senate Office Building
 * <span style="background: #d9d9d9; color: #c00000; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-pattern: gray-15 auto; mso-shading: white;">Webpage to contact Senator Rockefeller **
 * <span style="background: #d9d9d9; color: #c00000; mso-pattern: gray-15 auto; mso-shading: white; msopattern: gray-15 auto; msoshading: white;">[] **


 * Prepare a list of references that includes all sources for this module.
 * Follow the APA format.
 * Include all sources used in the exercises.

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 * -. (2009) “Prisons, colleges top states' budget cuts: Pew” //Reuters//. August 27. **[|**www.reuters.com/article/domesticNews/idUSTRE57Q3TI20090827**]** Accessed on 11:49 AM EDT.  **


 * -. Medicare Consumer Guide. **[|**www.medicareconsumerguide.com**]** Last accessed on September 3, 2009 at 6:49 PM.  **


 * <span style="background: #d9d9d9; color: #c00000; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-pattern: gray-15 auto; mso-shading: white;">--. (2007). “U.S. Supreme Court Rules Home Health Care Workers Not Entitled To Minimum Wage, Overtime Pay.” //Medical News Today. [] // June 14. 11 PM EDT. <span style="background: #d9d9d9; color: #c00000; mso-pattern: gray-15 auto; mso-shading: white; msopattern: gray-15 auto; msoshading: white; msospacerun: yes;"> **


 * Advincula, Anthony (2009) “In US, Filipino Men Stay Home as Nurse-Wives Work” //New American Media.// [] Accessed on September 24, 2009. **


 * Coplin, William (2007). //The Maxwell Manual for Good Citizenship: Public Policy Skills in Action// . Policy Studies Associates: Croton-on-Hudson, NY.**


 * Ferrette, Candice. (2009) “Caution on the Curriculum.” //The Journal News//. September 2. **
 * Ferrette, Candice. (2009). “Westchester Prepares for Fall Outbreak.” September 11, 2009. [|www.lohud.com/article/2009909110359] . Last Accessed on September 20, 2009 at 6:38 PM. **


 * Pear, Robert & Calmes, Jackie. (2009) “Panel’s Battles on Health Highlight a Broader Split.” //New York Times//. September 23, 2009. **
 * <span style="background: #d9d9d9; color: #c00000; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-pattern: gray-15 auto; mso-shading: white;">Saddler, David (2009) “How will health care reform affect nursing in America?” May 12, 2009. **o<span style="background: #d9d9d9; color: #c00000; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-pattern: gray-15 auto; mso-shading: white;"> pen.salon.com/blog/davids1231/2009/05/12/how_will_health_care_reform_affect_nursing_in_america. __**<span style="background: #d9d9d9; color: #c00000; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-pattern: gray-15 auto; mso-shading: white;"> Accessed on September 2, 2009, 7:09 PM **.