Assignment task: Community-Based Nursing
Overview: Agency Serving a Vulnerable Population
Select a clinic or community agency within the community. The organization you select must serve the needs of a vulnerable population group. Research the clinic or agency to obtain a clear idea of services provided and the specific population it serves. Looking for Assignment Help?
Examples of clinical or community health agencies:
- Parishes
- Employee/Occupational Health
- Public Health Department
- Refugee Centers
- Child/Adult Protective Services
- School Health Clinic
- Hospice
- Halfway House: Drug Abuse, Prison, etc.
- Homeless Center
- Public Clinics: Pediatric, Psychiatric, OB, Geriatric, Migrant, etc.
- Rehab Program: Cardiac, etc.
- Shelters: Homeless, Women's, etc.
- HIV/AIDS programs/clinics
- Veterans' agencies
- Adolescent Programs
- Group homes for MHMR clients, etc.
- Support groups for cancer, sexual abuse, etc. survivors
Directions:
Research the selected agency and using the following headings, discuss:
1. Name of agency and why you selected this agency?
2. Brief history and mission of the agency
3. Target population the agency serves
4. Services and programs offered
5. What criteria (i.e. income, age, etc,) must clients meet in order to be served by the agency?
6. What you found interesting about this agency or helpful for you as a professional nurse?
7. Cite and reference as appropriate