Assignment task:
Assessment - Community Resources
For this assessment, you will research a selected local, national, or global nonprofit organization or government agency to determine how it contributes to public health and safety improvements, promotes equal opportunity, and improves the quality of life within the community and submit your findings in a 3-5 page report.
Before you complete the detailed instructions in the course room, first review the local, national, and global nonprofit organizations and government agencies in the list below and select one to be the focus of your assessment.
- The Arc: Advocates for the rights and full participation of all children and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
- Alliance for Retired Americans: Advocates for the rights and well-being of retirees in the U.S.
- Futures without Violence: Works to prevent and end domestic and sexual violence through policy development, educational programs, and public action campaigns.
- Blue Campaign: The U.S. Department of Homeland Security's campaign to combat human trafficking and raise awareness.
- Covenant House: Provides housing and supportive services to youth facing homelessness
Assessment: Remote Collaboration and Evidence-Based Care
Create a 5-10 minute video of yourself, as a presenter, in which you will propose an evidence based plan to improve the outcomes the patient in the provided case study below, and examine how remote collaboration provided benefits or challenges to designing and delivering the care.
Before you complete the instructions detailed in the course room, first review the case study below.
Introduction:
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a common lung disease that causes restricted airflow and breathing problems. Providing evidence-based care for COPD can be challenging, especially when care is being provided remotely. In this case study, we will observe how healthcare professionals collaborate remotely and virtually to provide care for a patient with COPD.
Patient Information:
The patient is a 70-year-old male diagnosed with COPD. He lives in a rural area and has limited access to specialized pulmonary care. The patient experiences symptoms such as chronic cough, shortness of breath, and frequent respiratory infections.
Collaboration Process:
The patient's primary care nurse, Sarah, collaborates remotely with a team of healthcare professionals, including a pulmonologist, a respiratory therapist, and a pharmacist, to provide evidence-based care for COPD.
- Sarah: "Good morning, everyone. Thank you for joining this virtual meeting to discuss the care of our patient with COPD. Based on the patient's symptoms and medical history, I believe he would benefit from a comprehensive treatment plan. I would like to hear your input and recommendations."
- Pulmonologist: "Thank you, Sarah. I have reviewed the patient's medical records and pulmonary function test results. I agree that the patient has COPD and requires a comprehensive treatment plan. I recommend initiating bronchodilator therapy, including long-acting beta-agonists and inhaled corticosteroids, to improve his lung function and reduce symptoms."
- Respiratory Therapist: "I have been conducting remote pulmonary rehabilitation sessions with the patient to improve his exercise capacity and quality of life. These sessions include breathing exercises, physical activity guidance, and education on managing exacerbations. I have noticed significant improvements in the patient's exercise tolerance and breathlessness."
- Pharmacist: "I have reviewed the patient's medication list and potential drug interactions. It is crucial to ensure that the patient understands the proper use of inhalers and medications, as well as the importance of adherence. I recommend providing education and counseling to the patient and his family on the correct inhaler technique and potential side effects."
- Sarah: "Thank you all for your valuable input. I will incorporate your recommendations into the patient's treatment plan. Let's schedule regular virtual follow-up visits to monitor his progress, adjust medications if necessary, and provide ongoing support."
Consider additional consultations that might be necessary as you develop your plan of care for this patient.
Criterion 1:
Explain how an organization's mission and vision enable it to contribute to public health and safety improvements.
Distinguished:
Explains how an organization's mission and vision enable it to contribute to public health and safety improvements. Draws well-reasoned, logical conclusions about the organization's work and provides a specific, relevant example of how a local and/or global initiative supports the organization's mission and vision and promotes public health and safety.
Proficient:
Explains how an organization's mission and vision enable it to contribute to public health and safety improvements.
Basic:
Partially describes how an organization's mission and vision as they relate to public health.
Non Performance:
Does not describe an organization's mission and vision as they relate to public health.
Criterion 2:
Evaluate an organization's ability to promote equal opportunity and improve the quality of life in a community.
Distinguished
Evaluates an organization's ability to promote equal opportunity and improve the quality of life in a community, with regard to the effects of social, cultural, economic, and physical barriers and their implications for the organization and community.
Proficient
Evaluates an organization's ability to promote equal opportunity and improve the quality of life in a community.
Basic
Describes how an organization promotes equal opportunity and improves the quality of life in a community.
Non Performance
Does not describe how an organization promotes equal opportunity and improves the quality of life in a community.
Criterion 3:
Assess the impact of funding sources, policy, and legislation on an organization's service delivery.
Distinguished:
Assesses the impact of funding sources, policy, and legislation on an organization's service delivery. Provides clear insight into the potential implications of funding decisions, policy, and legislation for community members.
Proficient:
Assesses the impact of funding sources, policy, and legislation on an organization's service delivery.
Basic:
Identifies funding sources, policy, and legislation related to an organization's service delivery.
Non Performance:
Does not identify funding sources, policy, and legislation related to on an organization's service delivery.
Criterion 4:
Explain how an organization's work impacts the health and/or safety needs of a local community.
Distinguished:
Explain how an organization's work impacts the health and/or safety needs of a local community, and offers creative or insightful ideas about how nurses might become involved with the organization.
Proficient:
Explains how an organization's work impacts the health and/or safety needs of a local community.
Basic:
Describes an organization's work in community health and safety.
Non Performance:
Does not explain how an organization's work impacts the health and/or safety needs of a local community.
Criterion 5:
Organize content so ideas flow logically with smooth transitions; contains few errors in grammar/punctuation, word choice, and spelling.
Distinguished:
Organizes content with a clear purpose. Content flows logically with smooth transitions using coherent paragraphs, correct grammar/punctuation, word choice, and free of spelling errors.
Proficient:
Organizes content so ideas flow logically with smooth transitions; contains few errors in grammar/punctuation, word choice, and spelling.
Basic:
Organizes content with some logical flow and smooth transitions. Contains errors in grammar/punctuation, word choice, and spelling.
Non Performance:
Does not organize content for ideas. Lacks logical flow and smooth transitions.
Criterion 6:
Apply APA formatting to in-text citations and references exhibiting nearly flawless adherence to APA format.
Distinguished:
Exhibits strict and flawless adherence to APA formatting of headings, in-text citations, and references. Quotes and paraphrases correctly.
Proficient:
Applies APA formatting to in-text citations and references exhibiting nearly flawless adherence to APA format.
Basic:
Applies APA formatting to in-text citations, headings and references incorrectly and/or inconsistently, detracting noticeably from the content. Inconsistently uses headings, quotes and/or paraphrasing.
Non Performance:
Does not apply APA formatting to headings, in-text citations, and references. Does not use quotes or paraphrase correctly.