PRACTICUM TEACHING PROJECT

Instructions

Instructions: Please type responses with APA citations in the context of the response and include a reference page.

In this practicum assignment, you will use your assigned at-risk/vulnerable (special needs) community aggregate that will be the focus of your practicum project.
Then you will collect assessment data on that community aggregate from several sources. Using the most current U.S. Census, look up the demographic area in which the aggregate resides or the agency that serves the aggregate to get a general overview of the area’s population.
This next portion of the assessment is to determine how a disaster would impact the daily activities and health care and educational needs of the vulnerable or at-risk community aggregate you have been assigned.

Part 1: Identification of At-Risk/Vulnerable Population

Using the at-risk/ vulnerable (special needs) community aggregate, you have been assigned as your community client/patient. Give a brief description of the aggregate addressing the following areas:

Identify and describe your at-risk / vulnerable population (special needs) and discuss specific characteristics that contribute to them being an at-risk population. (Reference literature support for the answer in APA) (15 pts)

What specific and unique factors make this aggregate more vulnerable before, during, and after a disaster than other groups? (10 pts) (Reference literature support for the answer in APA)

Go to the US Census at http://www.census.gov/ . Using an address/city/county of where your aggregate resides or the address of an agency where the members receive services, look up the following most recent census data: (5 pts)

Click on QuickFacts. Enter the name of the zip code for the area or type the agency’s address into the search box. What address did you use?
City or county _____________, State ______
What is the total population? _____________
Give the percentage of the non-white population? ________________
What percent are veterans? _____________
What is the percentage of persons in poverty? __________

Part 2: Resource Assessment

Responses should only reflect the unique needs of your assigned at-risk / vulnerable population (special needs).

Describe, in detail, specific to their age, health conditions, or other factors, what resources your identified aggregate members need before, during, and after a disaster where evacuation or sheltering in place is required. Please discuss any differences in special needs for each phase related to their disability or identified risk factors. (Reference in APA) (15 pts)

Identify two (2) community/agency resources and their professional websites specific to your chosen at-risk/vulnerable aggregate that could assist your aggregate before, during, and after a disaster. Describe how each resource/agency/website specifically addresses the unique needs of your at-risk aggregate. List both website URL addresses. (10 pts)

Identify the Emergency Management Coordinator for the city/county in which you reside. Give the: Name, title, phone number, and website (if available). (5 Pts)

Part 3: Educational Needs Related to Disaster Preparedness

List potential knowledge deficits related to disaster preparedness and how they may impact the assigned at-risk population. (Reference literature support for the answer in APA) (15 pts)

What is the top priority disaster preparedness knowledge deficit of your chosen at-risk aggregate? Identify at least 1 appropriate educational resource that addresses that deficit. (Reference literature support for the answer in APA) (15 pts)

Describe how the community health nurse could strengthen the at-risk aggregate’s flexible lines of defense, according to Neuman’s System Model (NSM) by providing resources and knowledge regarding disaster preparedness. (Reference literature support for the answer in APA) (10 pts)