Vulnerable PP

Directions:

· Select a vulnerable population in your community— Jacksonville Florida, zip code 32256.

· To do this, conduct a windshield survey in your community. A windshield survey is completed by observing a population by looking out of a window of your car to identify a vulnerable population in your community.

· Conduct research on your chosen population via the Internet and by calling or visiting your local health department.

· Develop a maximum of 10 slides using PowerPoint to communicate your observations and research. An example listing of vulnerable populations has been included for your consideration.

· From the vulnerable population observed, research the population.

· Identify the vulnerable population in detail.

· Identify health risks and needs of the vulnerable population.

· Identify resources that are available and those needed but not available.

· Describe service gaps/interventions that could be used (primary, secondary, tertiary) that could fill gaps in resources.

· Summarize your findings for each of the different categories.

· Prepare a PowerPoint presentation (maximum of 10 slides, minimum 6, not including title or references) to communicate your observations and research.

Examples of vulnerable population

How the PowerPoint should be organized:

Prepare a power point presentation (10 slide max) that identifies each of the following.

· Include and introduction, citation and reference slide.

· Population; Describe in detail:

1. Demographics

2. Religion

3. Ethnicity

4. Culture

5. Employment

6. Socioeconomic status

7. Health/Lifestyle Behavior

· Health Risks; Identify and explain:

· Health promotion

· Health risks

· Resources; Identify and describe the following availability in the community

1. Resources to meet population need

2. Programs to meet population need

3. Services to meet population need

·  Service Gaps/Interventions.

· Identify services that are not currently available but would be valuable and improve outcomes for the vulnerable population. List as:

1. Primary interventions

2. Secondary interventions

3. Tertiary interventions

·  Summary: Summarize research plans to address

· Health promotion

· Health risks