7 - Advocacy & political action Flashcards
What is self-regulation?
We set a code of ethics, often determined by the government, to regulate practices.
What is the primary focus of dental hygiene advocacy?
- Gain recognition and visibility as a profession
-self-regulation
-independent practice - advanced practices abilities approved under the health professions act
What are 3 processes of change?
1.) Developmental change
2.) Spontaneous change
3.) Planned change
What encompasses developmental change?
The growth in an institution, where change is inevitable
What encompasses spontaneous change?
Reaction, unexpected
What encompasses planned change?
When there is a goal and an action plan is formulated in response to gaps in current systems
What is the framework for planned change?
1.) Establish the objective/clear goal
2.) Assess positive and negative factors
3.) Plan the strategies/make an action plan
4.) Implement the strategies
5.) Evaluate, reassess, adjust and re-evaluate
What is the role of a political strategist?
To facilitate change through a collaborative and participative process
What are examples of what a political strategist may do?
1.) Leading meetings with the strategy committee
2.) Ensure that action plan was adhered to, mapped next steps
What is the role of a projector coordinator?
To organize and document activities of the strategy committee meetings
What are examples of what a projector coordinator does?
They are the central communication with all members of the committee
What is the role of a message group?
They prepare a one-page message that outlined the issue in a logical manner but with brevity.
they need to shape the message when needed to a specific audience and update it constantly as the advocacy initiative progresses.
