HLT 205 Week 6 Assignment Benchmark Assignment: Disparity Analysis Chart
Benchmark Assignment: Disparity Analysis Chart Details:
This is a benchmark assignment.
As a health care professional, it is important not only to be aware of underserved populations but the similarities and differences among these populations. In this assignment, you will create a chart in Microsoft Word that profiles two minority populations, which can be selected from the options on the Office of Minority Health (OMH) website:
- The Office of Minority Health
- The Office of Minority Health
- The Office of Minority Health
- http://minorityhealth.hhs.gov/omh/browse.aspx?lvl=2&lvlid=26
Your profile for each population needs to contain information for the following categories:
- Demographics: How large is the group’s population size within the United States? What is the age range that comprises the largest segment of the population?
- Cultural Norms: Lifestyle and diet habits that may have a significant impact on health.
- Religious and Spiritual Beliefs: Are there belief systems that may impact health-related decisions?
- Primary Insurance Coverage: What portion of the population has coverage?
- Education: What is the average education level for this population?
- Medical Conditions: Are there medical conditions common to the population?
- Outreach: What efforts have been made to increase medical access to the population?
Based on the chart’s information, write a 800-1,000 word paper that discusses the following:
- The similarities and differences of these two groups with regard to accessing health care.
- As health care professionals, could we address these factors so as to increase trust in these populations?
- What role do you believe cultural proficiency among health care professionals may have in mitigating the challenges in providing service to these groups?
While GCU style format is not required for the body of this assignment, solid academic writing is expected, and in-text citations and references should be presented using GCU documentation guidelines, which can be found in the GCU Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center.
This assignment uses a rubric. Please review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for successful completion.
You are required to submit this assignment to Turnitin. Please refer to the directions in the Student Success Center.
HLT 205 Week 7 Assignment Policy Interview Analysis
Details:
Important Notice:
It is important for students, as they progress through this program, to learn from those currently working in health care. For this assignment, students will interview a health care professional. It is important that you start a search for potential candidates to interview at the beginning of the course as many health care professionals have limited availability due to their schedules. It is recommended that upon finding a candidate for the interview that you schedule a meeting a few weeks in advance. You may complete the interview face to face, over the phone, or through an e-mail correspondence if necessary.
The Interview:
Identify at least 10 questions around governmental policy that are critical to understanding current and future issues in specific delivery settings. Refine your questions so that they are relevant to the person or policy that the interview is based on. Conduct the interview at the agreed upon time in a professional manner.
Summary Paper:
After you have completed the interview, write a 750-1,000 word paper that summarizes your findings. Cite at least two resources in addition to your textbook for this class.
Prepare this assignment according to the guidelines found in the GCU Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center.
This assignment uses a rubric. Please review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for successful completion.
You are required to submit this assignment to Turnitin. Please refer to the directions in the Student Success Center.
