Nursing nursing assignment 1

Assessment #1: Hospital(s) Community Profile Report

· Refer to: American Hospital Directory. (AHD). (n.d.). Hospital Statistics by State.

https://www.ahd.com/state_statistics.html

Hospital or Hospital(s) System Name

City

ST

County

Service Area ZIP Code(s)

Hospital Classification

Hospital IRS Classification: For-Profit, Not-for-Profit (501c3)

Hospital Service Type: Specialty Hospital, Community Hospital

Hospital Service Level: Level I, II, III, IV or V

Hospital Bed size

Community Census; Population Data (Most Current Year Available)

· For your medical service area, choose only one city or county

· Refer to: United States Census Bureau. (n.d.). Quickfacts. https://www.census.gov/quickfacts/fact/table/US/SEX255221

State Benchmarks (optional)

Total population size

Current Year (CY) Estimate:

Previous Year (PY) Estimate:

CY/PY -1 = % Change

Age Distribution

=< age 5

=< age 18

=> age 65

Gender Distribution

% Female

% Male

Ethnicity

State Benchmarks (optional)

Black or African American alone, percent

%

American Indian and Alaska Native alone, percent

%

Asian alone, percent

%

Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, percent

%

Two or More Races, percent

%

Hispanic or Latino, percent

%

White alone, not Hispanic or Latino, percent

%

Population Characteristics

State Benchmarks (optional)

Veterans

#

Foreign (born)

%

Education

State Benchmarks (optional)

High school graduates up to age 25 years

%

Bachelor's degree or higher, age 25 years+

%

Computer and Internet Use

State Benchmarks (optional)

Households with a computer, percent

%

Households with a broadband Internet subscription

%

Socioeconomic (Income & Poverty)

State Benchmarks (optional)

Median household income

Persons in poverty, percent

Per capita income in past 12

Other?

Vital Statistics

· Refer to: To find your local department of health and vital statistics, go to: National Association of County and City Health Officials (NACCHO). (n.d.). Directory of Local Health Departments. https://www.naccho.org/membership/lhd-directory

State Benchmarks (optional)

Rates vary based on population size, i.e., per 1,000, or per 10,000, or per 100,000

Birth rates: Total Live Births by Race

January to December,

Infant mortality rates and Neonatal deaths

Maternal mortality rate

Total Death Rate ()

Top 5 Morbidity Rates From (DOH)

(Identify 3 = Basic = 4, Proficient, 5 = Distinguished)

State Benchmarks (optional)

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Top 5 Mortality Rates per 100,000 (DOH)

(Identify 3 = Basic = 4, Proficient, 5 = Distinguished)

State Benchmarks (optional)

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Final population health priorities identified.

(Identify 3 = Basic = 4, Proficient, 5 = Distinguished)

Other (See List below) for adding criteria to Top 5 Priorities for Planning. They may be Medical, Environmental, Socioeconomic, or any other top priority identified.

Top 5 Priorities: Other Determinants of the issues for your CHAP Report

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Other Indicators Socioeconomic, Environmental, and Biological Determinants of Population Health

Any other factor impacting population health for your CHAP. See List below. ONLY add to your data which is most important to the one community service areas you are profiling.

· Basic: Identify one other determinant impacting population health in a specific community.

· Proficient: Identify at least two other determinants impacting population health in a specific community.

· Distinguished: Identify three or more determinants impacting population health in a specific community and supports findings with credible references.

1. Environmental Factors: These include the physical environment (like air and water quality, exposure to hazardous substances, and access to safe housing and green spaces) as well as the built environment (like access to healthy food options, availability of public transportation, and neighborhood walkability).

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2. Behavioral Factors: These include lifestyle choices such as diet, physical activity, tobacco use, alcohol consumption, and other behaviors that can influence health.

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3. Biological and Genetic Factors: Some health outcomes are influenced by biological and genetic factors. For example, some people are genetically predisposed to certain health conditions like diabetes, heart disease, or cancer.

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4. Access to Health Care: This includes not only whether individuals have health insurance, but also whether they have access to quality health care services and whether they face barriers to accessing care, such as transportation challenges, language barriers, or discrimination.

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5. Social and Community Context: This includes factors like social support networks, community cohesion, discrimination, violence, and social norms and attitudes.

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6. Health Policies: The presence and effectiveness of health-related policies and regulations, such as those related to tobacco and alcohol use, food and nutrition, environmental safety, and others can significantly impact population health.

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7. Occupational Factors: The conditions of a person's occupation can greatly influence their health. This includes physical hazards, stress levels, work hours, and more.

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8. Equity: Health equity refers to the goal of reducing disparities in health outcomes between different groups. It's about ensuring that everyone has a fair and just opportunity to be as healthy as possible, regardless of their social, economic, or demographic characteristics.

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9. Health Disparities: These are differences in health outcomes and their determinants between different population groups. Disparities can occur along many dimensions, including race/ethnicity, socioeconomic status, age, location, gender, disability status, and sexual orientation.

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10. LGBTQ+ Health: People who identify as LGBTQ+ often face unique health challenges and disparities. These can be linked to societal stigma, discrimination, and denial of civil and human rights, which can negatively impact both physical and mental health.

11. Physician Shortages: Access to healthcare providers is a critical aspect of health. Shortages of physicians, particularly in primary care, can lead to delays in receiving care, lower quality of care, and increased healthcare costs. These shortages are often more severe in rural areas.

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12. Rural Health: People living in rural areas often face unique health challenges. They may have less access to healthcare services, are often older and sicker than their urban counterparts, and face higher rates of poverty. Rural areas also often have fewer health resources, leading to challenges in accessing care.

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13. Social Determinants of Health: These are conditions in the environments in which people live, learn, work, play, worship, and age that affect a wide range of health, functioning, and quality-of-life outcomes and risks. These can include safe housing, access to education, public safety, the availability of healthy foods, local health services, toxic substances, and more.

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14. Transportation challenges: Access to reliable, safe, and affordable transportation is crucial for maintaining health.

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15. Rural Health: People living in rural areas often face unique health challenges. They may have less access to healthcare services, are often older and sicker than their urban counterparts, and face higher rates of poverty. Rural areas also often have fewer health resources, leading to challenges in accessing care.

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16. Urban Health: Urban environments can offer both benefits and challenges to health. On the one hand, urban areas often have more health care resources, such as hospitals and clinics, compared to rural areas. On the other hand, urban areas can also have higher levels of pollution, noise, and crowded living conditions, which can negatively impact health. Additionally, urban areas can have higher rates of certain health problems, such as obesity and mental health issues, partly due to lifestyle factors and the stressors of urban living.

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17. Other Factors not listed

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