Health Needs
Participate in the selection of a vulnerable client scenario for your group. Each student in the group will select a different agency in their location that can provide services for that client or family. Identify the needs that this agency is designed to meet. Describe the role(s) of nurses within the agency. Identify how this agency could better be utilized by the population of focus. Case Scenario: Scenario 4 One of the first families that you visit as a PHN is heavily involved in substance abuse. The father, at the age of 22, is an alcoholic and uses Meth. The new mother, age 18, is a known user of Meth. Their newborn infant is irritable, spits up his feedings, and refuses to be cuddled. What community resources are available to aid this family? Identify an agency whose services are necessary in meeting the health and social needs of the individuals from the selected scenario. Telephone the agency, identify yourself as a nursing student at JU, and make an appointment to visit the agency. Visit the agency and gather information, using the guidelines. Determine how this agency could best meet your clients needs. Employ sources for locating community agencies, including the Internet, newspapers, yellow pages, and the local health department. Guidelines Your presentation should include: History of agency Location and environment Programs and services Eligibility requirements, fees Public relations and marketing Relationships to other agencies within the community Projected needs of agency Utilization of services by people in the community
