Vulnerable Populations in the Workplace Jennifer Hudson NUR/440 October 15, 2012 Deborah Nallo Vulnerable Populations in the Workplace Change is a constant in the workplace. Policies are written and revised based on the situational needs of the organization and the workforce. A health care setting is unique in that it not only bases policies, reforms, and values on organizational needs and employee needs but also the needs of the very important clients, the patients. Guidelines exist to
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Vulnerable population paper Vulnerable Populations in Current Events Paper Vulnerable Populations in Current Events Paper When I think of a vulnerable population, a few population groups come to mind, including mentally disabled, socioeconomically disadvantaged, those with physical limitations, children and the geriatric populations. During my assessment/admission interview of patients, I listen for clues that may indicate that they fall into a vulnerable category. I have had patients
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The Elderly as a Vulnerable Population Lauren M. Lorio NUR/440 April 9, 2012 Maria Mendez The Elderly as a Vulnerable Population Vulnerability is defined as susceptibility or increased risk for health problems (DeChesnay, 2008). A group of individuals are considered at higher risk for illness when their physical, emotional, psychological, or social health, is compromised (Aday, 2001). There are many leading causes for why a population is considered at higher risk; socioeconomic, age, gender
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Prevention. (2011, December 2). Vital Signs: HIV prevention through care and treatment. Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report, 60 (47),1618-1623. This comprehensive journal article reviews recent HIV testing and prevalence patterns among the U.S. population. The importance of the care continuum for HIV-positive patients is discussed; from prevention and testing, to diagnosis and treatment. Strategies for viral suppression among those infected are also reviewed. The article presents a very thorough
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Vulnerable Population in the Workplace Jack Daniel NUR 440 Health Assessment and Promotion for Vulnerable Populations 20 December, 2010 Dawn Talbert MSN, RN, BC-FNP The purpose of this paper is to develop the awareness of the healthcare disparities for the Hispanic population. The aspects of why the Hispanic population is a vulnerable population will be shown. There are numerous barriers to healthcare for Hispanic patients and the healthcare provider; this paper will discuss only
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Vulnerable Population and Self-Awareness University of Phoenix Vulnerable Population and Self-Awareness The vulnerable population chosen as the focus of this paper are the mentally retarded or intellectually disabled. According to the tenth revision of the WHO (world health Organization): intellectual disability (ID) is a disorder defined by the presence of incomplete or arrested mental development, principally characterized by the deterioration of concrete functions at each stage
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Vulnerable Population and Self-Awareness Vulnerable populations are groups that are not well integrated into the health care system because of ethnic, cultural, economic, geographic, or health characteristics. This isolation puts members of these groups at risk for not obtaining necessary medical care, and thus constitutes a potential threat to their health. Commonly cited examples of vulnerable populations include racial and ethnic minorities, the rural and urban poor, undocumented immigrants
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Dialysis Patients: Vulnerable Population Dialysis patients are part of an extremely vulnerable population. And they have to be given special attention (Pavlovic, 2010). They are susceptible and vulnerable to developing other chronic diseases. Cardiovascular disease along with end-stage renal disease usually develops and accounts for over 50% mortality rates. With this chronic disease spouses becomes caregivers. Depression and negative emotions can settle in. This can lead to abuse or neglect
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Vulnerable Population and Self-Awareness All people have biases and self awareness is the key. Understanding how personal attitudes and values can affect the delivery of health care to the individual, the family and the various vulnerable populations will enable us to better identify and, serve without bias. The vulnerable population represented in the Neighborhood season three is the single teen parent, the J. Riley household. Within the household, there is Jennifer Riley age 19, mother of 2
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Vulnerable Population and Self Awareness Doreen Carranza NUR/440 August 13, 2012 Vicki Clithero Vulnerable Population and Self Awareness Effective healthcare is dependent on understanding vulnerable individuals and populations with respect to biases and prejudices of healthcare providers. According to de Chesnay (2008), “Vulnerability is a general concept meaning susceptibility, and its specific connotation in terms of healthcare is at risk for health problems” (p. 3). Anyone can be vulnerable
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