Vulnerable populations La Donna F. Manuel HCA430: Special Populations Instructor: Nancy Silva October 14‚ 2012 Vulnerable populations Vulnerable populations include the economically disadvantaged‚ racial and ethnic minorities‚ the un insured‚ low-income children‚ the elderly‚ the homeless‚ those with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)‚ and those with other chronic health conditions‚ including severe mental illness.(Robert Wood Johnson Foundation
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Child Protection Essay Introduction Historically throughout Britain the legal principles and peoples perceptions relating to children and the family have advanced immensely from Victorian times. A state where children were an essential tool in the family‚ helping to contribute with the income‚ to circumstances where they are now an important loved member of that unit and for the majority‚ their health and well being at the forefront. These alterations can be attributed to the changes in acts
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Homelessness Vulnerable Population Eve Martinez NUR/ 440 Karen Harriman March 11‚ 13 The homeless population is a social group that is vulnerable because the homeless are at an increased risk for adverse health-related outcomes. Understanding the nature of homelessness and the relationship between resource availability‚ relative risks‚ and health status is critical for nurses to diagnose and treat health-related problems in this vulnerable population. (PubMed) Poor health is
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Coping With Change P1- Discuss factors which affect the development of self-esteem M1- Compare two theories of self-esteem which contribute to our understanding of self-concept The NHS define self-esteem as being the opinion each individual has of themselves. NHS‚ (2015). It is the self-image and self –respect of an individual’s perception of themselves. Roshahl.c‚ (2008). This assignment is going to discuss the six factors that affect self-esteem. These factors are the growth promoting climate
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UNIT 16 P1/M1 INTERNAL PLANNING FACTORS EXPLANATION Why it is important? ORGANISATIONAL NEEDS The priority concerns and requirements of an Organization’s customers and stakeholders. The state of organization performance in relationship to its mission and goals The state of knowledge and ability of organization employees The workforce needs to be able to adapt to changes. Changes in a business happen very regularly and it can affect the way a business is run. Internally
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may be involved if a child or young person has been abused or or harmed‚ these include Childrens Social Care which provides support for vulnerable children‚ these include Social Workers and Family Support Workers who usually work together‚ this is called multi-agency working. They are responsible for coordinating and implementing an inter-agency child protection plan to safeguard children. Decisions will then be made regarding the action that should be taken to safeguard and protect the child or
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Vulnerable Population in the Workplace When diagnosed with breast cancer‚ “Older women face a range of issues that differs greatly from those of younger women” ("Breast cancer issues for older women‚" 2011‚ para. 2). For example‚ older women often think about how to keep their remaining years more meaningful. Whatever choice for treatment is‚ when a member of this vulnerable population is diagnosed‚ there is the strong possibility that she may not have a sufficient support system. This paper
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Vulnerable Population in the Workplace NUR 440 February 11‚ 2013 Vulnerable Population in the Workplace One has chosen to focus on the substance abuse patients as the vulnerable population for the project. Frequently one has identified and seen stigmatization‚ prejudgments‚ and poor care given to this population in the workplace. Many patients are discharged each day with no plan of care‚ no education on resources and no instructions for follow up care. The outcomes and possibilities
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TDA 2.2 Safeguarding the welfare of children and young people 1.1 When working with children and young people there are many legislations‚ guidelines and policies in place that ‘safeguard’ them including E-safety. These acts are constantly evolving and amended to improve the lives and safety of every child. The United Nations convention on the rights of rights of the child (UNCRC)‚ (1989) although not legislation provides a full list of comprehensive rights ALL children should expect. These rights
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Jodine Davies Unit 5 1.1/1.2 Safeguarding Adults Throughout this assignment I will be demonstrating knowledge of different types of abuse and safeguarding in the adults. There are several identified forms of abuse physical‚ sexual‚ emotional‚ financial and neglect. The prevention of each type is crucial to the well being of both adult and family members. Abuse can consist of single or repeated acts but still has possible damaging effects. An adult is considered abused if he/she is treated
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