1. Now that you have completed Lesson 23 & 24 and have thought about the factors that affect the health of various communities, do the following:
   
   1. Identify prevalent issues or diseases that affect the health of your community (the specific populations you serve).
   2. Compare and contrast two (2) specific populations in your practice that are affected by the above issue(s) or disease(s) by listing their commonalities and their differences.
   3. Base on the information above, how can you change or refine your practice to meet each community’s specific needs?
2. Your paper should:
   • be typed doubled-space.
   • a total of 100 to 200 words (not counting your list of commonalities and differences).
   • Use factual information.
   • be original work and will be checked for plagiarism.
   • have required APA format if references are utilized – type references according to the APA Style Guide.

Analysis of a Pertinent Healthcare Issue (lack of access to healthcare)

Develop a 3- to 4-page paper, written to your organization’s leadership team, addressing your selected national healthcare issue/stressor and how it is impacting your work setting. Be sure to address the following:

• Describe the national healthcare issue/stressor you selected and its impact on your organization. Use organizational data to quantify the impact (if necessary, seek assistance from leadership or appropriate stakeholders in your organization).
• Provide a brief summary of the two articles you reviewed from outside resources on the national healthcare issue/stressor. Explain how the healthcare issue/stressor is being addressed in other organizations.
• Summarize the strategies used to address the organizational impact of national healthcare issues/stressors presented in the scholarly resources you selected. Explain how they may impact your organization both positively and negatively. Be specific and provide examples.