This assignment consists of both an interview and a PowerPoint (PPT) presentation.

Assessment/Interview

Select a community of interest in your region. Perform a physical assessment of the community.

1. Perform a direct assessment of a community of interest using the “Functional Health Patterns Community Assessment Guide.”
2. Interview a community health and public health provider regarding that person’s role and experiences within the community.

Interview Guidelines

Interviews can take place in-person, by phone, or by Skype.

Develop interview questions to gather information about the role of the provider in the community and the health issues faced by the chosen community.

Complete the “Provider Interview Acknowledgement Form” prior to conducting the interview. Submit this document separately in its respective drop box.

Compile key findings from the interview, including the interview questions used, and submit these with the presentation.

PowerPoint Presentation

Create a PowerPoint presentation of 15-20 slides (slide count does not include title and references slide) describing the chosen community interest.

Include the following in your presentation:

1. Description of community and community boundaries: the people and the geographic, geopolitical, financial, educational level; ethnic and phenomenological features of the community, as well as types of social interactions; common goals and interests; and barriers, and challenges, including any identified social determinates of health.
2. Summary of community assessment: (a) funding sources and (b) partnerships.
3. Summary of interview with community health/public health provider.
4. Identification of an issue that is lacking or an opportunity for health promotion.
5. A conclusion summarizing your key findings and a discussion of your impressions of the general health of the community.

While APA style is not required for the body of this assignment, solid academic writing is expected, and documentation of sources should be presented using APA format ting guidelines, which can be found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center.

Topic 5: Problem Focus Exams: Skin and Abdomen, Male and Female Genitourinary, and Female Breast

Complete a 250-350-word reflection of what you have learned during this topic. Include the following in your reflection:

1. Think about an experience you’ve encountered when viewing or completing the particular assessment.
2. Discuss difficulties that could potentially arise or specific questions related to completing this type of assessment.
3. Include illustrative examples of potential strategies used to overcome the difficulties encountered when completing (the particular) assessment.
4. Describe how the Christian worldview and compassion for all plays a role in this type of assessment.

APA style is not required, but solid academic writing is expected.

This assignment uses a rubric. Please review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for successful completion.

You are not required to submit this assignment to LopesWrite.

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Threaded Discussion #4

Family

The student will:
• Apply critical thinking through participation of selected topics
• Engage in thoughtful discourse with peers
• Incorporate topic discussion into clinical judgment and decision making within the setting

Scenario: Family
An 83, year old woman is recovering from pneumonia. She has Alzheimer’s disease and has become increasingly hostile and unmanageable in the home setting. Her 65, year old daughter is distraught about the idea of placing her mother in a long term care facility but feels she is not able to care for her.

Directions:
Part 1:
• The original post must be at least 200 – 300 words in length
• What is your role in this situation?
• How might you help the daughter with her decision?
• What information would you give the daughter?

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Threaded Discussion #5

Influences

The student will:
• Apply critical thinking through participation of selected topics
• Engage in thoughtful discourse with peers
• Incorporate topic discussion into clinical judgment and decision making within the setting

Scenario: Family
A 78, year old man is a retired banker whose wife died several years ago. He is able to perform all ADLs but needs help with meal preparation and transportation. He lives in a deteriorating neighborhood and no longer feels safe. He does not want to live with family members or completely give up his independence.

Directions:
Part 1:
• The original post must be at least 200 – 300 words in length
• What housing options would be appropriate for him? Why?
• What advantages would such housing options offer over living alone?

What are your thoughts?

Technology and How It Improves Patient Safety

The employment of information processing in retrieving, dissemination, and utilization of information and knowledge about healthcare is vital in ensuring the improvement of the patient experience. Information technologies utilized in the health sector vary from simplified charts to more diversified technology.

Week 5: Question for Discussion

Chapter 12 –  Massage.
Chapter 13 –  Pressure Point Therapies.  

Question(s):  

Discuss Acupuncture (How acupuncture works?). What are the benefits of acupuncture? Is there any research study that support the evidence of acupuncture value? (Explain your answer / Examples). Have you ever use acupuncture? Discuss your experience.

Guidelines:The answer should be based on the knowledge obtained from reading the book (only the last part of the question is your opinion). If there are 4 questions in the discussion, you must answer all of them. Your grade will be an average of all parts of the question. Please, provide at least 3 benefits of acupuncture. 

Grading Criteria: 

How acupuncture works? (25%). What are the benefits of acupuncture? (25%).

Is there any research study that support the evidence of acupuncture value? (10%). (Explain your answer / Examples) (25%). Have you ever use acupuncture? Discuss your experience (15%)