HAT Task #4 The major role of a public health personnel‚ including a public heath nurse is contributing specific skills in times of disaster such as assessing‚ priority setting‚ collaboration‚ and addressing of both preventive and acute care needs.In addition‚ public health nurses have the skills to serves their community well in disaster to include health education‚ physical and psychosocial needs. During the disaster the public health nurse worked together with other other disciplines such as
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Climate change is one of the emerging issues for global environment. It may be defined as the long-term change in average weather conditions‚ including temperature‚ precipitation and wind. This is already apparent as evidenced by higher temperatures‚ rising sea levels‚ increased ocean acidity and ice melt. Global surface temperatures‚ alone‚ have increased by roughly 0.74 °C (1.33 °F) between the start and the end of the 20th century. Natural causes alone cannot explain all of these changes. Most
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emergency response team. Public health nurses fulfill a role on this team. They must deal with situations outside their scope of practice by utilizing alternate resources. These nurses are in the community to assess needs and provide information on options. It is important public health nurses are prepared to help in responding to emergencies. Role of Public Health Personnel Disasters occur leaving devastation behind. Public health personnel play a major role
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HAT TASK 1 Karie N. Webb Western Governors University Student ID# 273217 1. Description of selected community based on the assessment. Cultural assessment: Edgecombe County is a very rural community lying in the eastern section of North Carolina. The county has a population of 52‚150 with the majority of the population being African American females with the median age group of this population being 38 years old and primary langue being English (Michelle B. Etheridge‚ MAEd‚ 2010). The
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HAT Task 1 Community Health Assessment Of Collin County‚ Texas by Gary Goodman A healthy community provides for the health of both the individual and community throughout all stages of life. The information covered within regards the community of Collin County‚ Texas involving a plethora of sources that include the U.S. Census Bureau‚ U.S. County Health Rankings‚ interviews and correspondence with key county individuals‚ personal report
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Community Health Epidemiology Shelley Doodeman WGU Indiana Community Health Epidemiology Community Description and Data Hendricks County‚ Indiana is a rapidly growing community located just to the west of Indianapolis. As of the 2010 United States Census‚ the population of Hendricks County was 145‚448 (United States Census Bureau‚ n.d.). The estimated population in Hendricks County for 2012 is 150‚434‚ an increase of 3.4% (United States Census Bureau‚ n.d.). The county is primarily
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University of Phoenix Material Environmental Issues on Global Health Seven Environmental Issues Complete the following chart by identifying seven environmental issues that affect global health. In the second column‚ describe in complete sentences how the issue affects global health. Environmental issue | How does the issue affect global health? | Climate change | Rapid global warming can affect an ecosystems chances to adapt naturally | Global Warming | Gradual rise in our environments
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The Community Health Epidemiology Assessment Of Idaho City‚ Idaho By Abstract The community health status of Idaho City‚ Idaho was assessed for health needs and risks by the collection of data utilizing the Population Economic Status Assessment Form‚ the Neighborhood/ Community Safety Inventory‚ Cultural Assessment Tool and Disaster Assessment and Planning Guide. This information provides current statistic information on Idaho City. The quality of life of this
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Elizabeth Boone January 6‚ 2013 HAT Task 2 Community Health Nursing Bachelor’s Program While evaluating my own perceptions about quality of life and health promotion when caring for a dying patient with a lingering illness such as cancer I found that I have a lot to work on. Being a strong “Alpha” female I do not find myself feeling sorry for myself and usually do not accept that type of attitude in other people. I am a person who finds the cup half full instead of half empty and have
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Quality of Life for the Terminally Ill By Western Governor’s University Abstract Chronic‚ terminally ill patients are often cared for in their own homes and the personal perceptions of the health care team can affect the care provided. My perceptions may vary from my patients however I would try to ensure I do not impose my beliefs unto them. Mrs. Thomas a 56 year old woman with recurrent metastasized cancer has a poor prognosis for recovery and is recommended
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