Homework
Overview
Select a vulnerable population in your community (helpful hint: search within your zip code). To do this, conduct a windshield survey in your community. A windshield survey is completed by observing a population by looking out of a window of your car (or a bus or riding your bike) to identify a vulnerable population in your community. Conduct research on your chosen population via the Internet and by calling or visiting your local health department. Develop a maximum of 10 slides using PowerPoint to communicate your observations and research. An example listing of vulnerable populations has been included for your consideration.
Details:
Perform the following tasks:
A. Complete the reading homework before attempting this homework
B. Attend the instructor session to prepare for this homework.
C. Complete the Windshield survey.
D. From the vulnerable population observed, research the population.
a. Identify the vulnerable population in detail.
b. Identify health risks and needs of the vulnerable population.
c. Identify resources that are available and those needed but not available.
d. Describe service gaps/interventions that could be used (primary, secondary, tertiary) that could fill gaps in resources.
e. Summarize your findings for each of the different categories.
E. Prepare a PowerPoint presentation (maximum of 10 slides) to communicate your observations and research.
F. Include the proper file naming convention: RN206_wk9_assn_jsmith_mmddyyyy
G. Vulnerable Populations to consider from the textbook:
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Poor and homeless persons
Pregnant adolescents
Migrant workers and immigrants
Severely mentally ill individuals
Substance abusers
Abused individuals and victims of violence
Persons with communicable disease
People at risk of disease transmission
Persons who are HIV positive
Persons with Hepatitis B virus
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Populations at risk of a sexually transmitted disease
Other suggestions:
Elderly
Children
Battered/abused women
Women with high risk pregnancies
Women with no risk to prenatal care
Recovering substance abuse
Substance abuse
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Community Research PowerPoint
A. Prepare a power point presentation (10 slide max) that identifies each of the following.
B. Include and introduction, citation and reference slide.
C. Population; Describe in detail:
a. Demographics
b. Religion
c. Ethnicity
d. Culture
e. Employment
f. Socioeconomic status
g. Health/Lifestyle Behavior
D. Health Risks; Identify and explain:
a. Health promotion
b. Health risks
E. Resources; Identify and describe the following availability in the community
a. Resources to meet population need
b. Programs to meet population need
c. Services to meet population need
F. Service Gaps/Interventions.
i. Identify services that are not currently available but would be valuable and improve outcomes for the vulnerable population. List as:
a. Primary interventions
b. Secondary interventions
c. Tertiary interventions
G. Summary; Summarize research plans to address:
a. Health promotion
b. Health risks
Format your homework according to the give formatting requirements:
a. The answer must be double spaced, typed, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on all sides.
b. The response also includes a cover page containing the title of the homework, the course title, the student's name, and the date. The cover page is not included in the required page length.
c. Also include a reference page. The references and Citations should follow APA format. The reference page is not included in the required page length.