Describe three political actions nurses could take to strengthen their role in policymaking as it relates to advocacy for improving LGBTQ health.

1-Correlate your discussion to the AACN MSN Essentials, IDENTIFY one that most pertains to this topic and elaborate on your selection.

Attached below is additional information regarding providing adequate care for the LGBTQ community as outlined by Joint Commission and the CDC:

Joint Commission & LGBTQ Community.pdf

Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Health: https://www.cdc.gov/lgbthealth/

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ADDITIONAL INFO 

Policymaking and LGBTQ Health

Introduction

LGBTQ health is a growing field of study, but there’s still much we need to learn. This article will explore how policymaking can help improve LGBTQ health, and how it’s important to remember that LGBTQ health is not merely a matter of legal protections—it also needs to be nurtured through social policies that support LGBTQ families.

Health Disparities

The LGBTQ community is at higher risk for many serious health problems, including:

• Mental Health Issues: LGBTQ people are more likely to experience mental health issues than their straight peers. In fact, studies have shown that an alarming number of people in this community experience anxiety disorders or depression. These issues can be caused by discrimination or the lack of acceptance within our society; however, they are also influenced by factors like genetics and hormones (among others). One thing is certain—there’s no shortage of resources available if you want to learn more about how to deal with your own mental health concerns as well as those affecting others around you!

• Substance Abuse Issues: While drug use isn’t necessarily indicative of being gay/transgender/queer/whatever else one wants to call themselves these days (although there do seem to be some commonalities), it does seem like LGBTQ folks are more likely than their straight counterparts both physically dependent upon drugs like alcohol which may lead them down a path towards addiction if not treated properly early on in life…

Policymaking and LGBTQ health

The link between LGBTQ health and policymaking is clear. The National LGBT Health Education Center reports that LGBTQ people experience higher rates of depression, anxiety disorders and substance abuse than the general population. They are also more likely to report being discriminated against in medical settings. For example, according to a study published in JAMA Internal Medicine: “In contrast to heterosexuals, who have no legal protection against discrimination based on sexual orientation or gender identity, state laws vary widely with respect to protections for transgender individuals” (1). These disparities can lead to missed diagnoses or delayed treatment—and even worse outcomes like suicide attempts or HIV/AIDS infections!

Non-discrimination policies have been enacted at the state, local and federal levels.

Non-discrimination policies have been enacted at the state, local and federal levels.

• Federal non-discrimination laws include Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, which prohibits workplace discrimination and prohibits employers from denying employment opportunities to people based on their gender or sex; the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), which protects individuals with disabilities from discrimination in employment and public accommodations; as well as sections 2(a) through 2(f) and 5(b)(1)-(5)(C) of Executive Order 13166 on Equal Employment Opportunity for Federal Employees.[6]

• State non-discrimination policies include: Illinois Human Rights Act (IHRA), which protects lesbian, gay and bisexual people against unfair treatment in areas such as housing; public accommodation,[7] education[8] credit eligibility[9], employment[10], health care[11], public services including transportation,[12] access to parks/recreation centers.[13]

Hate crimes laws have been enacted at the state, local and federal levels.

Hate crimes laws have been enacted at the state, local and federal levels. State and local laws vary in their definitions of hate crimes, but most include some variation on these four characteristics:

• Sexual orientation (examples include “sexual orientation” plus “gender identity” or “gender expression”)

• Gender identity (examples include “sexual orientation” plus “gender expression,” such as male-to-female transgender individuals)

• HIV status (for example, if you’re HIV positive.)

Safe schools laws have been enacted at the state, local and federal levels.

Safe schools laws have been enacted at the state, local and federal levels. They provide students with protections from harassment and discrimination in schools. Federal laws include Title IX, which prohibits sex discrimination; Title VI, which ensures that federally funded programs do not discriminate on the basis of race or national origin; and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (Public Law 93-112), a federal civil rights law prohibiting discrimination against people with disabilities in any federally assisted educational program or activity

Laws allowing same-sex marriage have been enacted at the state, local and federal levels.

Laws allowing same-sex marriage have been enacted at the state, local and federal levels. These laws have been enacted in the last 10 years, 5 years, or even three years.

Laws protecting a pregnant or parenting employee’s job have been enacted at the state, local and federal levels.

Laws protecting a pregnant or parenting employee’s job have been enacted at the state, local and federal levels. At the federal level, Title VII of the 1964 Civil Rights Act prohibits employers from discriminating against employees on the basis of their sexual orientation or gender identity.

In addition to protecting against discrimination based on sexual orientation/gender identity in employment settings (including in hiring, firing and other forms of personnel actions), state laws also provide employees with broader protection for LGBTQ issues such as health benefits coverage for same-sex partners who live together; domestic partnership recognition; spousal leave entitlements; fair housing protections; access to public accommodations like restaurants and hotels that serve LGBTQ people; public education programs about LGBTQ identities; anti-bullying campaigns that include language about respecting those who identify as LGBTQ…

Laws banning conversion therapy for minors have been enacted at the state, local and federal levels.

Conversion therapy is the practice of trying to change a person’s sexual orientation or gender identity. It is based on discredited pseudoscience, which has been denounced by every major medical and psychological organization in the United States.

Conversion therapy has been banned in many states across the country, but not all; some state legislatures are still considering legislation against conversion therapy for minors.

Conclusion

We have a long way to go, but at least we can all agree that there is currently a lot of progress being made on LGBTQ rights across the country. This is an issue that activists have been working on for decades, and we can see the results of their hard work in policymaking and legislation that protects LGBTQ individuals from discrimination in employment, housing and public accommodations.