Identifying Healthcare needs
Scenario
The organization in which you practice is embarking on a new project to better understand the health care needs of the various populations in the community that it serves.
You have been asked to join the project to represent your nursing role group. In the first stage of the project, you have been asked to examine community and state demographics to start identifying patterns and trends that can help inform health care practices and improve quality patient outcomes.
It has been suggested that the project team begin by searching out relevant government agencies and resources that will help you locate the demographics for either your community or your state.
Specifically, you have been asked to look for information regarding demographic makeup, including ethnicity and levels of illness and health status.
In your report, make sure to complete the following:
Describe demographic characteristics for your community or state in terms of demographic makeup, ethnicity, and illness and health status.
Identify any patterns or trends regarding populations seen in demographic reports.
Identify groups within the community or state population that are highly impacted by the identified health concern.
Communicate community demographic data and health needs in a manner that is clear and understandable to a variety of potential audiences.
Integrate relevant sources to support assertions, correctly formatting citations and references using current APA style.
