To prepare for this Discussion, go to www.YouTube.com . In the search bar, enter one of the following organizations plus a health topic (identified in your Learning Resources this week).

CDC (Centers for Disease Control & Prevention) 
WHO (World Health Organization) 
IFRC (International Federation of Red Cross) 
UNICEF (United Nations Children’s Fund) 
UNAIDS (United Nations Program on HIV/AIDS) 
VOA (Voice of America) 
MSF (Doctors Without Borders) 
TED talks (TED is a non-profit organization that brings technology, entertainment and design together to spread ideas) 
Review the different videos available, and select one that illustrates one of the global health challenges addressed in your Learning Resources this week.

By Day 4

Post a comprehensive response to the following:

Select one online video from one of the organizations identified.

Paste the url link to your selected video, in the  space provided, so your classmates can also view the YouTube video you  selected.

Prepare a short description of the health issue covered in the YouTube video. Be sure to include the location and population affected.

Identify as much as you can about the impact of the health issue.

What is the sponsoring organization profiled in the YouTube media, and what are they doing to assist with the public/global health issue?

How is it related to our class resources this week?  Share your personal reaction to the media and public health topic you  are reporting on.

While it is acceptable to use the same public health issue or topic, please make an effort to not report on the same exact media example as a classmate .  Be sure to include the link to the YouTube video clip, in the space  provided, so others in the class can view it when they reply to your  discussion post.

Apa format with In-text Citation included. 300-350 words

Cultural Competency in Health Services

 Participate in the discussion by analyzing each response for completeness and accuracy and by suggesting specific additions or clarifications for improving the discussion question responses. Your comments should pose questions, further the discussion of the topic, reinforce a response, or add another dimension to the discussion. Always use constructive language.

Discussion Question 1: Cultural Competency in Health Services

The field of cultural competence has recently emerged as part of a strategy to reduce disparities in access to and quality of health care. Since this is an emerging field, efforts to define and implement the principles of cultural competence are still ongoing. Cultural competence in health care describes the ability of systems to provide care to patients with diverse values, beliefs and behaviors, including tailoring delivery to meet patients’ social, cultural, and linguistic needs.

Part I. Define cultural competency and describe its overall importance in the delivery of health services?

           Part II. Do you believe the healthcare delivery system is culturally sensitive in its delivery of services? Defend your position.

Discussion Question 2: Effects of Diversity on Health Services

Diversity often is used in the context of legal requirements as mandated by discrimination and harassment laws, and in the past has referred to “protected classes,” such as gender, race, color and religion. In fact, diversity encompasses all of the potential differences that affect how we interpret and behave, differences that are so commonly encountered that we might fail to understand their power. It is important to take a look at how diversity impacts a growing and changing healthcare industry.

Part I. Identify three ways the growing diversity of the health care workforce affects the management of a health care organization today?

           Part II. Discuss what management can do to enhance their own and their employees' awareness of the growing diversity of the community served?

By successfully completing this assessment, you will demonstrate your proficiency in the following course competencies and assessment criteria:

SHOW LESS Assess basic environmental health principles, theories, and issues. Define the term environmental health. Assess how healthy cities relate to environmental health. Analyze obstacles for a city in becoming a healthy city. Describe the financial issues involved in creating a healthy city. Analyze how environmental health is an individual concern. Analyze how environmental health is a global concern. Apply personal and professional decisions based upon an understanding of environmental risks. Describe how a city could become prepared for disasters. Assess benefits of developing a healthy city to one’s self, family, and community. Communicate effectively in a variety of formats. The purpose of this assessment is to consider aspects of what makes a healthy city and to integrate your research to provide strategies for individuals and communities to improve environmental health.

To begin, suppose you are working with your city planner to develop a healthy city initiative for your city (or a city near you). You are tasked with developing a report that will be presented to your city council.

Craft a 4–5-page written document that could be presented to your city council, addressing the following points:

What is environmental health? Why is creating a healthy city important to environmental health? What could your city do to become a healthy city? What would be the obstacles to change, and why are they obstacles? What financial issues would have to be considered? How would these changes benefit you, your family, and your community? What could your city do to become better prepared for disasters, both natural and human-made? Why should environmental health be considered an individual concern? Why should it be considered a global concern? What could you or your family do—in your home, your neighborhood, and your workplace—to reduce your personal impact on the environmental health of your city?

To deepen your understanding, you are encouraged to consider the questions below and discuss them with a fellow learner, a work associate, an interested friend, or a member of the business community.

For the following questions about disaster preparation, refer to the “Make a Plan” and “Test Your Readiness Quotient” resources linked in the Resources under the Required Resources heading.

What kinds of disasters, both natural and man-made, are most likely to occur in your area? How would you be notified of an emergency situation in your community? How many of the Readiness Quotient Test questions would you be able to answer as “Yes”? What steps could you take to achieve 10 out of 10 “Yes” answers? What is your disaster plan? For the following questions about your personal impact on environmental health, consider the course as a whole.

Assignment: Applying Theory to Practice and Research

There are four common theories often used in public health. They are: the Theory of Reasoned Action, the Health Belief Model, the Theory of Planned Behavior, and the Trans-theoretical Stages of Change. While these are not the only theories used in public health, they are most often utilized in the field. As a future public health leader, it is imperative to have a firm understanding of these four widely used theories so you can understand what motivates and influences people to change their behavior or attitudes related to public health issues. For this Application Assignment, select one article for each theory or one article that discusses all of the theories and summarize the information. Focus on how the theory was applied in practice and how this information may help guide you in the development of your public health campaign (Prescription Drug Overdose)

Submit the assignment (4 pages not including title and reference page)

· Select one article on each of the following theories: Theory of Reasoned Action, Health Belief Model, Theory of Planned Behavior, and Trans-theoretical Stages of Change or select one article that discusses all of the theories;

· Summarize how each theory is applied to practice;

· Explain two strengths of each theory;

· Explain at least two limitations of each of the theories;

· Select one theory you would like to use in the development of your public health campaign (PRESCRIPTION DRUG OVERDOSE) and justify your selection.

Support your Application Assignment with specific references to all resources used in its preparation. You are to provide a reference list for all resources(MIN 4). Your written assignments must follow APA guidelines. Refer to the Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association to ensure your in-text citations and reference list are correct

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You can complete this Assessment individually or you can complete in pairs or a group of no more than 4 students. 
Instructions 
For this Assessment the following applies: 
• Assessments can be word processed. You must use: 
? Arial font 
? Size 12 
? 1.5 spacing 
• Handwritten assessments can be submitted in either blue or black pen. Do not submit an assessment that has white out or any other form of correction fluid/tape 
• Where applicable, reference any work that is not your own using the style described in the student handbook 
• Where applicable create a bibliography at the back of your work to show where you have accessed information used in your assessment 
• Make sure your name and student ID is on every sheet of paper of your assessment 
• If working in a group, ensure that you clearly identify the contribution made by each member of the group. If this is not completed, then the assessment will be sent back for resubmission. 
• Each member of the group must submit their own copy of the assessment w= 
• Submit your Assessment by the due date either to your Nurse Educator or to a member of the Administration team 
• Complete an Assessment Cover Sheet and attach it to your assessment 
Reasonable Adjustment 
CTA will make reasonable adjustments at your request to this assessment before the assessment commences. Reasonable adjustment will be made as per the information provided to you in the Student Handbook. Reasonable adjustment will not apply under the following circumstances: 
• Evidence of alcohol or drug misuse 
• Late arrival 
• Cheating 

Section 1 – Health Report 
In order to be competent in this assessment you must use your research skills to research the current health issues faced by a group in Australia. The group must be chosen from the following: 
• People with disabilities 
• Men 
• Women 
• Asylum Seekers 
• Homeless Men 
• Homeless Women 
• Children in Crisis housing 
There is not word count for this report, however ensure that for the chosen group you thoroughly answer each of the following points: 
• List the health issues faced by this group 
• Explain how the identified health issues affect the emotional and social well-being of the group 
• Identify the health theme and risk factors that contribute to the health issues- examples could be environmental, culture, socio economic- there are more 
• Linkages to other groups- are there any other groups who are faced with the same health issues- justify your response 
• What are the current Government initiatives that are addressing the identified health issues 
• What factors and resource constraints impact on the development of these initiatives 
• Are any of these initiatives non-western models of health care? Justify your answer 
• Evaluate the effectiveness of the initiatives- has there been a decrease in the numbers or eradication of the health issue? 
• How do the health issues faced by this group impact on nursing practice 
• If you were nursing a member of this group and their needs exceeded your scope of practice where could, or who could you refer the member of the group to? 
• List the professional organisations that provide professional development to address these health issues 
• Each person in the group to select 1 professional development (PD) activity and describe how they would participate in the PD 
Section 2 – New Immigrants 
You have been asked to write a short report for your employer about the health and illness issues faced by new migrants to Australia including those with disabilities. You know that most health and illness issues of new migrants are pre- existing, however some are new issues related to their recent arrival in Australia. In your short report- no more than 2 pages describe the following: 
• Health and illness issues facing people from other countries 
• How you would explain the term “principle of wellness” 
• How you would apply the wellness model of care appropriately to people with disabilities 
• Victoria standard of care for new migrants 
Section 3- Health Care environments 
Within Australia there are a range of health care environments, your task is to list all the different health care environments and provide a brief description of their purpose and what services they deliver. You are also required to list 4 strengths and 4 weaknesses of the Australian Health care system and in particular concentrate on the state of Victoria. The final part of this task is to choose 1 (one) environment and describe the audit and accreditation processes they have to go through and explain as a newly qualified nurse what you need to do to assist with the processes