200 words for each respond

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According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC, 2018), a community health assessment is a localized study of a specific group whether it is local, statewide, tribal, or territorial. This research helps organizations and the government identify specific health needs and issues through the gathering of data. Community health assessments are needed to help improve the overall health of the population. It provides agencies with facts and numbers that would create a better and clearer understanding of the areas they want to serve.

Benefits

            There are many tools available to help facilitate this endeavor. The majority of the models use similar processes. Their goal is to determine the community’s strengths, weaknesses, needs, and assets. Some of the benefits of choosing one model toolkit versus another depends on the number of steps and the depth of the research that the organization or group wants to perform. In addition, it seems that not all the toolkits are designed to assess the same type of data, and their focus appears to be different as well. Some are specific to hospitals, while others are more engaged on public health. Using a specific model to assess the community will ensure that the data collected would be used and analyzed to help improve, engage, and prioritize issues that affect the public. 

Agencies and Time Line

            When doing a community health assessment, agencies need to be involved in order to have a more comprehensive understanding of the surroundings and the people that live in the community. Agencies such as schools, healthcare organizations, private and governmental institutions, local workforce agencies, and churches are some of the key assets when conducting a community health assessment. All of their voices, input, and expertise are valuable resources. They could serve as tools that community health nurses may use to implement changes in their areas and help make a difference in the population. According to Catholic Health Association of the United States (CHAUS, 2015), hospitals should expect to spend approximately six to 18 months planning and conducting their community health assessment. This number will vary according to the size of the hospital, the size of the community, and the number of organizations involved in the process. In addition, the availability of financial resources will have an influence on the duration of the process (CHAUS, 2015).

The Role of the Public Health Nurse

            The role of the public health nurse in implementing the community health assessment model is essential in this process. The nurse can serve as a guide to educate, advocate, assess and evaluate individuals in the community. They have in-depth knowledge about the different determinants of health that affect the community as well as thorough understanding of the many aspects that influence the needs of the population. They also play a vital role in collaborating with agencies to help collect data and implement measures to achieve improvements in the health and social conditions of the most vulnerable populations.

References

Catholic Health Association of the United States. (2015). Assessing and addressing community

health needs. Retrieved from https://www.chausa.org/docs/default-source/community-benefit/2015-cbassesmentguide.pdf?sfvrsn=2

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. (2018, July 24). Community health assessment and

health improvement plans. Retrieved from https://www.cdc.gov/publichealthgateway/cha/plan.html#three

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Prior to this week, I was unaware of what a community assessment consisted of. I learned that most of these assessment tools consist of phases an steps to follow. This phases and steps include organizing a plan, engaging in the community, and developing a goal to achieve. You must then do the community health assessment, prioritize the information you have assessed, and develop the plan to achieve your goal. Once all of this has been established, you can implement this into the community and evaluate the process. On the CDC website, I chose the model Mobilizing for Action through Planning and Partnerships (MAPP). A brief description from the CDC website included was a framework for a community improvement planning and putting a strong emphasis on the engagement and collaboration in the community on a local level (CDC-Assessment, 2015). This specific community assessment plan to help improve community health. Through this plan, it allows communities to apply critical thinking to prioritize issues in public health and to help identify the resources needed to address the issues. This ultimately improves efficiency and effectiveness throughout the community and improves the overall outcome of the community. There are six phases to go through with this community assessment model. Stage 1 of this model includes how to get organized develop a partnership. Stage 2 is visioning which allows us to share community vision and goals to accomplish. Phase 3 includes the four assessments, we are able to analyze and collect data during this phase. Stage 4 helps you identify the issues within the community so you can base your plan upon the issues. Stage 5 helps you determine a plan and goals to reach while stage 6 is when you put your plan into action within the community  (MAPP, n.d). I feel that the community health nurse has a lot of research to do based on this community assessment. I think it would be best to team up with leaders through out the local community such as the health department and maybe even emergency services since they have so many statistics on our population for our community. I think a reasonable time frame would include four to eight months for a community assessment.

CDC – Assessment – Community Health Assessment – STLT Gateway. (2015, November 9). Retrieved from https://www.cdc.gov/publichealthgateway/cha/assessment.html.

Mobilizing for Action through Planning and Partnerships (MAPP). (n.d.). Retrieved from https://www.naccho.org/programs/public-health-infrastructure/performance-improvement/community-health-assessment/mapp.

The interpretation of research in health care is essential to decision making. By understanding research, health care providers can identify risk factors, trends, outcomes for treatment, health care costs and best practices. To be effective in evaluating and interpreting research, the reader must first understand how to interpret the findings. You will practice article analysis in Topics 2, 3, and 5.

For this assignment:

Search the GCU Library and find three different health care articles that use quantitative research. Do not use articles that appear in the Topic Materials or textbook. Complete an article analysis for each using the “Article Analysis 1” template.

Refer to the “Patient Preference and Satisfaction in Hospital-at-Home and Usual Hospital Care for COPD Exacerbations: Results of a Randomised Controlled Trial,” in conjunction with the “Article Analysis Example 1,” for an example of an article analysis.

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 formatting guidelines, which can be found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center.

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 required to submit this assignment to LopesWrite. Refer to the LopesWrite Technical Support articles for assistance.

AttachmentsHLT-362V-RS2-ArticleAnalysisExample-1.docx
HLT-362V-RS2-ArticleAnalysis-1-Template.docx

 

You are now a public safety manager.  You and your team have been working on a new catastrophe (your topic), and you have been tasked with presenting your proposed project for approval and funding to the County Board of Commissioners, Sheriff, Chief of Police, Fire Chief, Emergency Operations Director, or State Commissioner for approval and funding in this scenario. 

Briefly, and in your own words, explain to the class what you are proposing, its intended propose, and how the organization and community will benefit from this proposed plan. This is a brief summary whereas you need to sell this plan to your audience in two paragraphs or less. 

 

Chapter 41

A patient is admitted with renal calculi.

a.            What symptoms will the patient manifest if he is experiencing renal colic?

b.            How will the nurse best manage the renal colic?

c.             The nurse is straining the urine for presence of stones that the patient may have passed. What is the importance of this nursing action?

• 4-6-page argumentative essay on a topic of your choice.
  An argumentative (or persuasive) essay is used to try and change people’s viewpoints or to convince them to accept a new behavior or action. People seldom agree on what is right, so a well-developed and supported argumentative essay can help uncover truth. This type of essay can help you think critically about your own ideas, evaluate different sides, and judge the evidence.
  In professional environments, you may be asked to help gain employee buy-in for changes to a dress code, benefits or compensation, procedures, and so on. You will need to be able to present these changes in a way that will make it easier for everyone to accept them.
  Developing a draft is your chance to see how well you have organized your thoughts. After you write your draft, take a moment to look critically at what you have written. Does your essay say what you wanted it to say? Will a reader understand what you are saying? Do you have a strong thesis statement? Is your argument solid? Have you provided supporting evidence? These are just some of the questions to consider as you work on this assessment. The assessment you submit should be the final version of your essay.
  Note: The assessments in this course build on each other and must be taken in sequence. Assessment 6 is paired with Assessment 7. You must complete Assessment 6 and receive feedback from faculty before you complete Assessment 7.
  Demonstration of Proficiency
  By successfully completing this assessment, you will demonstrate your proficiency in the course competency through the following assessment scoring guide criteria:
  • Competency 2: Apply information and use literacy skills to produce evidence-based written work. 
    • Integrate relevant supporting references from scholarly sources.
  • Competency 3: Apply prewriting, planning, drafting, and revision skills. 
    • Apply accepted conventions of editing and revision.
  • Competency 4: Apply accepted style conventions and written expression skills. 
    • Use accepted methods for arguing an issue.
    • Write content clearly and logically with correct use of APA format, grammar, punctuation, and mechanics.
  • Overview
    In Assessment 6, you developed an outline as part of the prewriting process to help you organize and prepare to write your argumentative essay. In this assessment, you will use that outline, along with the feedback you received from your faculty, to draft and revise the complete essay.
    Instructions
    Write a 4–6-page argumentative essay on a topic of your choice. Your essay should include the following:
  • Develop a draft of your argumentative essay. Be sure you: 
    • Clearly identify your topic. 
      • Think about who your reader is and what you hope to accomplish.
  • Provide academic research, statistics, and other evidence to support your argument.
  • Identify 3–4 main points you want to make that support your argument.
  • Write a clear introductory paragraph, thesis statement, and conclusion.
  • Use relevant evidence to support your statements.
  • Re-read your essay before you submit: 
    • Are there any grammatical or mechanical errors?
    • Are there any typos?
    • Is your writing style clear and concise?
    • Do you have a clear thesis statement and introduction?
    • Is your APA formatting correct?
  • Edit and revise your essay.
  • Explain the steps you followed in your editing and revision process. Do not submit your assessment without this explanation!
  • Additional Requirements
  • Style and Format: Use current APA style for references. Include a title page and references page.
  • Length: Compose 4–6 pages in addition to the title page and references page.
  • Resources: Cite a minimum of three resources.
  • Font: Use Times New Roman, 12 point.