This module focuses on developing an awareness of population health. Supporting nursing strategies are highlighted that address select at risk vulnerable populations. Healthy People:2030 goals will be examined and health disparities will be noted. Objectives: Define population health. Discuss social determinants that perpetuates vulnerability in populations. Propose nursing strategies to meet the needs of select populations. Review Healthy People: 2030 and identify pertinent goals for local populations. Identify at least 2 vulnerable groups as observed from your community assessment project. Choose one Healthy People 2030 objective pertinent to each group. Discuss access to care and health care disparities in your community as related to each vulnerable group. Identify in your community available resources: where the resources are located, how easily accessible are they, and what outreach services they provide. The student can also discuss COVID-19 related resources in their community for this discussion. Identify at least 2 vulnerable groups as observed from your community assessment project. Choose one Healthy People 2030 objective pertinent to each group. Discuss access to care and health care disparities in your community as related to each vulnerable group. Identify in your community available resources: where the resources are located, how easily accessible are they, and what outreach services they provide. The student can also discuss COVID-19 related resources in their community for this discussion. To receive credit for your initial posting, your work must be informative and thoughtful. You must include two or more citations to support your comments in appropriate APA format. Back up these with current research (publication date of 5 years or less).
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