Vulnerable population
As a Public Health Worker you have a job with the public health service. This includes working with all issues of public health and safety but especially special needs for women and children, homeless, immigrants, racial or ethnic minorities, elderly, socioeconomically disadvantaged, underinsured, etc. These groups are particularly affected during times of natural or man-made disasters.
As part of your job you will need to respond to events that occur in your state. In response to the event you will need to assess the potential health risks, research and explain currently available services, and develop a description of each individual’s future sustainable planning. For this project you will create the following deliverables:
Written Project: You will be assisting 5 specific vulnerable groups affected by Hurricane Katrina to whom you are expected to provide the necessary guidance so that they can seek proper assistance as well as will be able to care for their own basic healthcare needs during the event. Based on the event scenario you selected, and your study of the vulnerable populations, assemble a report in which you identify for each group: what elements of the event increased their risk, what specific needs they have, what resources can address those needs as well as ongoing needs, and what long term effects the event has on their vulnerability. Propose a solution to assist the vulnerable populations using currently available or new resources.
