Cory Dan
Student ID: 012020968
D776 Task 1: Community Relations and the HSC
A. Discuss how to positively affect the health and behavioral health
outcomes of the community described in the scenario by
applying two sociopolitical drivers at each of the following levels:
Micro:
1. One of the issues that our demographic could be facing is a
lack of employment opportunities in the area that pay livable
wages. This can cause the high rate of homelessness, and the
very high 30% plus rate of poverty of those within homes. We
could utilize our social workers to hold a course for creating
effective resumes and interviewing for jobs successfully. This
would positively influence the community by helping people
earn more money in a better job, allowing people to afford
housing and get out of poverty.
2. Another thing that we could do is provide a Q&A luncheon
before the employment courses to get specific feedback from
those who live within the community. The focus would be to
see how we could better serve those who need our help. We
could even show the statistics of the given scenario and be
transparent on how we want to get individualized suggestions
from those we wish to help.
Mezzo:
1. In order to help with drug abuse and the 20-year life
expectancy disparity, we could partner with local youth clubs
such as The Boys and Girls Club and the Kiwanis Club to
encourage after school participation. This can help children
and teens be in an environment tailored to their well-being
surrounded by adults who are good role models themselves.
This can also help connect those who live in poverty with
those who live in the affluent pockets throughout the city. If
affluent families build relationships with those in poverty,
they’d be more likely to aid our mission to assist everyone
within the community.
2. We could also partner with local education institutions in order
to either reimburse or pay for higher education for those who
want to work in the hospital. If none exist in the area, the
, Cory Dan
Student ID: 012020968
hospital can create some programs for phlebotomy, lab work,
bookkeeping, etc. Giving the opportunity for higher education
by removing the cost barrier will help families to get into
homes, get out of poverty, stop drug abuse, and be able to
afford healthcare to care for their chronic diseases through
insurance.
Macro:
1. There is fundamental mistrust in the hospital from many
within the community. We can host another seminar similar to
a Q&A session to get to the bottom of why the mistrust exists
in the first place. The community and our medical staff can
begin to build rapport as we’re transparent about our goal of
preventing chronic diseases for the betterment of their lives.
Once we have some data describing the issues that exist
between the hospital and the community, we can then work
on remedying the problem. Part of the problem may be that
health reforms need to take place in order to better serve all
of our communities under our care. Armed with the specific
complaints and potential solutions given to us directly from
those who need help, we can advocate for them on a political
level.
2. Another idea on the macro level is to ensure that our free
clinics and other facilities available to the public are in proper
condition. Part of the mistrust may be stemming from a lack
of upkeep on the facilities, including our staff. Involving our
federal and state government can help alleviate some of the
financial burden that comes with building upkeep and staff
training. Plus, if the underserved community sees that we’re
standing up for them to the government, even more trust can
be built.
B. Discuss how to develop strategic partnerships between the organization
(i.e., the hospital) and the community in the scenario by doing the following:
1. Identify two new and innovative community relationships, one with a
strategic partner and one with an organizational stakeholder, that could
benefit the organization and community from the scenario.
Student ID: 012020968
D776 Task 1: Community Relations and the HSC
A. Discuss how to positively affect the health and behavioral health
outcomes of the community described in the scenario by
applying two sociopolitical drivers at each of the following levels:
Micro:
1. One of the issues that our demographic could be facing is a
lack of employment opportunities in the area that pay livable
wages. This can cause the high rate of homelessness, and the
very high 30% plus rate of poverty of those within homes. We
could utilize our social workers to hold a course for creating
effective resumes and interviewing for jobs successfully. This
would positively influence the community by helping people
earn more money in a better job, allowing people to afford
housing and get out of poverty.
2. Another thing that we could do is provide a Q&A luncheon
before the employment courses to get specific feedback from
those who live within the community. The focus would be to
see how we could better serve those who need our help. We
could even show the statistics of the given scenario and be
transparent on how we want to get individualized suggestions
from those we wish to help.
Mezzo:
1. In order to help with drug abuse and the 20-year life
expectancy disparity, we could partner with local youth clubs
such as The Boys and Girls Club and the Kiwanis Club to
encourage after school participation. This can help children
and teens be in an environment tailored to their well-being
surrounded by adults who are good role models themselves.
This can also help connect those who live in poverty with
those who live in the affluent pockets throughout the city. If
affluent families build relationships with those in poverty,
they’d be more likely to aid our mission to assist everyone
within the community.
2. We could also partner with local education institutions in order
to either reimburse or pay for higher education for those who
want to work in the hospital. If none exist in the area, the
, Cory Dan
Student ID: 012020968
hospital can create some programs for phlebotomy, lab work,
bookkeeping, etc. Giving the opportunity for higher education
by removing the cost barrier will help families to get into
homes, get out of poverty, stop drug abuse, and be able to
afford healthcare to care for their chronic diseases through
insurance.
Macro:
1. There is fundamental mistrust in the hospital from many
within the community. We can host another seminar similar to
a Q&A session to get to the bottom of why the mistrust exists
in the first place. The community and our medical staff can
begin to build rapport as we’re transparent about our goal of
preventing chronic diseases for the betterment of their lives.
Once we have some data describing the issues that exist
between the hospital and the community, we can then work
on remedying the problem. Part of the problem may be that
health reforms need to take place in order to better serve all
of our communities under our care. Armed with the specific
complaints and potential solutions given to us directly from
those who need help, we can advocate for them on a political
level.
2. Another idea on the macro level is to ensure that our free
clinics and other facilities available to the public are in proper
condition. Part of the mistrust may be stemming from a lack
of upkeep on the facilities, including our staff. Involving our
federal and state government can help alleviate some of the
financial burden that comes with building upkeep and staff
training. Plus, if the underserved community sees that we’re
standing up for them to the government, even more trust can
be built.
B. Discuss how to develop strategic partnerships between the organization
(i.e., the hospital) and the community in the scenario by doing the following:
1. Identify two new and innovative community relationships, one with a
strategic partner and one with an organizational stakeholder, that could
benefit the organization and community from the scenario.
