The World Health Organization (WHO) is the leading international health organization within the United Nations that works to combat diseases globally and strengthen health systems. WHO aims to reduce suffering from diseases like influenza, HIV, cancer, and heart disease. Strengthening health systems is important for achieving WHO's objectives. Tobacco control policies implemented in hospitals benefit patient care by promoting a healthy environment and encouraging smoking cessation support for patients and staff. However, some accommodations may need to be made for stress relief of smokers.

1. DQ 2-1
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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

2. 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)
DQ 1 Responses
1.
The HIPAA policy is a policy required by law in all medical
settings. The HIPAA law was created to protect patients which
are why it directly impacts patient care delivery. The HIPAA
Privacy Rule gives patients the right to be informed of the
privacy practices of their health plans and of most of their
health care providers, as it also informs patients of their privacy
rights with respect to their personal health information (Office
for Civil Rights, 2013). Whenever a person becomes a new
patient at a health facility, they are required to review a page
about the HIPAA policy and sign to acknowledge for their
health records. One way the HIPAA policy can be improved is if
it is displayed clearer. At my allergist, there is an entire poster
dedicated to the HIPAA policy in the waiting room which
automatically draws more attention. I think if more health care
facilities have a poster dedicated to HIPAA then more patients
would become more aware of the policy.
References
Office for Civil Rights. (2013, July 26). Notice of Privacy
Practices for Protected Health Information. Retrieved from U.S.
Department of Health & Human Services:
https://www.hhs.gov/hipaa/for-
professionals/privacy/guidance/privacy-practices-for-protected-
health-information/index.html
2. Another side to HIPPA is that of the facility that enforces

3. HIPPA
HIPAA is the acronym for the Health Insurance Portability and
Accountability Act that was passed by Congress in 1996.
HIPAA provides health care workers the ability to
transfer and continue health insurance coverage when American
workers lose or change jobs. It helps to reduce health care fraud
and abuse. It sets mandates that secure health care information
in electronic records, and other policies regarding patient care.
HIPPA requires health care providers and their organizations to
develop and follow strict procedures and policies to ensure the
confidentiality and security of protected health information
(PHI). These policies cover all forms of PHI. The policies also
states that only minimum patient information should be shared.
Basically, meaning that only enough information should be
shared so as to conduct patient care.
Reference
HIPAA. (n.d.). Retrieved December 11, 2017, from
http://www.dhcs.ca.gov/formsandpubs/laws/hipaa/Pages/1.00Wh
atisHIPAA.aspx
3. CHIPS(childrens health insurance program) began in 1997 as
a way to ensure that children were This is equally important for
preventative services as well as those with chronic medical
conditions. "CHIP allows states to offer coverage to children at
higher income levels that do not qualify for Medicaid." (Wright
Burak, 2017) This program allows families that are above the
poverty level to cover their children's medical costs, for middle
income families health insurance can still a challenge to afford.
This program works similarly to medicaid, the federal
government provides the funding.
This program is amazing, helping children receive coverage for
their care however this program was not set up permanently.
The funding was initially set up for 10 years, extensions have

4. been made but currently that only goes until 2019. At this time
there is no guarantee that this coverage will be available past
2019 to help those families that don't qualify for medicaid but
don't make enough money to afford medical insurance for their
children. I would like to see the funding set up so that families
don't have to worry about losing their medical coverage.
Preventative care is something that most likely isn't a priority
for families when they are struggling financially however it is
incredibly important for the future health of our kids.
Wright Burak, E. (2017) What Every Policy Maker Needs to
Know About the Childrens Health Insurance Program (CHIP)-A
Refresher. Georgetown University Health Policy Institute.
Center for Children and Families.
https://ccf.georgetown.edu/2017/08/03/what-every-policy-
maker-needs-to-know-about-the-childrens-health-insurance-
program-chip-a-refresher/covered with medical insurance.
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