Pierce County, WA Community Assessment Western Governors University Pierce County, WA Community Assessment Community Description and Data Interpretation Pierce County is situated in the central west of Washington State. The county is divided by Puget Sound, with the majority of the land to the east of the major waterway. There are several small islands included in the county that are located near the southern edge of the Sound. At the county’s eastern border, the beginnings of foothills
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The WGU Writing Center Feedback Course Material Learning Resources All Notes SZT1 - Community and Population Health This course supports the assessment for SZT1. The course covers 4 competencies and represents 3 competency units. Introduction The study of community health nursing includes multiple issues, including vulnerable populations, families, violence, safety, disaster preparedness, communicable disease, and
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SZT1 Task 4 Western Governors University During disasters, healthcare personnel are vital in recovery efforts. Responsibilities of healthcare officials during times of disaster include assisting in prevention of injury, upholding food and water safety, relaying information regarding health consequences, and coordinating access to healthcare needs. Following disaster situations, public health care providers are responsible for ensuring citizens have access to follow up care and evaluating disaster
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SZT1 Community Health Practice Task 4 Disaster in Franklin County Tracie Willis Western Governors University Franklin County was recently victim to a massive summer storm. The storm resulted in tornado, thunder storms, flash flooding, power outages, roads and bridges closed, and even a hazardous materials spill. To assess the damages that the towns and the residents suffered, and how to best deal with the aftermath, a task force was created. The Emergency
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Quality of Life Quality of Life and Functioning SZT1 Task 2 Quality of Life and Functioning Personal Beliefs End of life and quality of life questions have ridden waves of media attention for the last thirty years since 1987, when Dr. Jack Kevorkian first started advertising “death counseling” and eventually created his death machine and acted in his first assisted suicide ("The real jack," 2013)
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SZT1 – Task 4 WGU Preparedness is vital in managing any disaster situation. During the simulation, Disaster in Franklin County, the role of the public health personnel was fundamental for its success, particularly the public health nurse, since the nurse often times is a first responder in disasters like this. It’s especially helpful to observe the actions and techniques that were used by a nurse during this disaster simulator. Role of Public Health Personnel Maintaining emotional and
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Community Assessment Danielle Clark Western Governors Community and Population Health SZT1 Task 1 January 23, 2014 Community Assessment A1: Community Description and Data Presentation Hemet is a small community located in southern California within Riverside County. Hemet is at the base of the San Jacinto Mountains. It is 87 miles southeast from Los Angeles and 86 miles northeast from San Diego. Perfectly placed with a small drive to beautiful forestry in one direction and the Pacific
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