Some of the
critical issues that I have noticed are diabetes, drugs, wounds and
stress. They have high obesity rates,
which relates to the diabetes, the wounds and so do drugs and alcohol. The issues they do have with alcohol and drug
abuse they end up having great grandparents raise small infants, this adds to
stress that impacts all aspects of health. The prevalent issues I noticed are
the same as the critical issues these issues impact all aspects of health.
Another aspect that is very prevalent is mental health. These issues are a main
focus here because with out fixing the mental health issue we cannot fix any
other issues. This is influenced by genetics, environment, and knowledge. This
culture as had some negative experiences with healthcare previously and some of
these stories and view points have been passed on so they don’t always come in
to see the doctor or understand what that we are here to help them. Over the
years this has gotten better but living in poverty they cant always eat the
best or take care of themselves in the best way possible. The nurse’s role in
health maintenance and promotion is to do what they name says. Promote health
behaviors and give people the knowledge they need to live a healthy life and
manage the diseases and illness they have. Along with this comes empowering
patients to take control of there health and become the best the can be
healthy. In order to do this we need to look at the things that are important
and some of the things I have noticed here is the stress on mental health. I
feel that once we get people in the mindset and take care of those deeply
rooted issues along with getting people in a healthy mindset will help with all
of these other issues I mentioned above.
The patients and there family is at the center of this health model.
This makes a big difference in the care they are given and the differences they
can make for the patient. With this model and the patients being at the center
you can really impact their lives and health. In my previous experiences
patients have always been important but not at the center. It has been refreshing to see that the
patient and there family is at the center and not the hospitals appearance or
how much money they will make. When creating this health system patient
centered care was there goal and they are exceeding. I feel other places I have
been have presented themselves as why their hospital is great but haven’t focused
on the patients themselves. Every place we have toured really puts the patients
at the center and seems to really care about their staff. I have been impressed
and inspired by the places and people we have meant and have learned something
everyday that has impacted me and will influence the care I give my patients in
the future.
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