Care of residents

remaining forty-three percent. Pew Research Center provides information to the public about the issues going on around the world said, “Medicaid is the largest public health insurance program in the United States, covering both acute and long-term care for over sixty-six million low-income Americans” (Medicaid). Medicaid eligibility is based family income in relation to the federal poverty level. Medicaid does not cover families that the fathers work, even if the family income is below the…

attributed to watching my grandmother receive medical care frequently for both type I diabetes and kidney failure. We lived in a rural community, and I vividly remember her being flown to a bigger city to receive the emergency care that she needed. As medical treatment become more available in our community my grandma was able to receive the care she needed without having to travel fifty miles or more. From a young age, I saw the need for more medical care in underserved communities. I have a…

concept is initiated in 1999, at central Boston by a group of friends who wanted to be active in their own neighborhood, while living in their own homes. They wanted more control of their life, and they argued that they can take care of themselves instead of being taken care of. Therefore, the main idea of this village is sense of purpose. Beacon Hill Village had their first member in January 2002 and have grown to nearly 400 members. Founders of Beacon Hill village develop a grass-roots…

the universal health care system, everyone has the right to care. However, this does not mean that the number of doctor will increase. On the other hands, it increases the pressure and burden on the doctor in order to affect the quality of medical services. “ The Daily Wire researcher Aaron Bandler says Obamacare is also resulting in a shortage of primary doctors. A report from the Association of American Medical…

Introduction As social workers analyzing community needs, it seems as though increasing awareness of services available to local communities would enable a pathway to healthcare stability. If more undocumented residents of the San Fernando Valley were to obtain legal status, this would surge work potential, stable housing and ability to qualify for federal and state assistance if needed. Once individuals have their basic needs met, (food, shelter and clothing), they can work toward focusing…

in a nursing home, where my residents have dementia and other co-morbidities such as hypertension, the face of the residents are the ones that tell you what is going one with them. I have included in my assessments for the head and face, including the eyes, nose, and mouth in my daily practice. Quick assessments such as noticing any facial drooping, eye exudates, increase secretions, and breathing pattern – nasally or mouth breathing. Any deviations from my residents’ baseline require further…

Tracy Foster, a Tennessee resident, cannot go to her annual check-ups to maintain her health, which took a new priority in her life because surviving cancer took a physical toll. Mike Adcox suffered an injury in 2013 that prevented him from working; now he lives in pain without the ability to receive care. A back injury and chronic arthritis prevents Phillip Willis from working, so he cannot afford the insurance to get back to work. The list of stories continues because of the failure of Bill…

northern Guatemala give hints of how there could possibly more than we were originally led to believe. In the beginning of the film, we first learn of a small lake community in San Pedro La Laguna, Guatemala (a population of an estimated 13,000 residents) containing several indigenous tribes such as Maya, Tz’utujil and Kaqchikel who represent the majority of the population. Enviro-social issues in areas other than fishing, farming and tourism, the local inhabitants near Lake Atitlan, a lake…

have discovered a career path that I love–radiography. I aim to make bold strides and go far in this line of work. I apply with enthusiasm for the above position and enclose my resume detailing my skills and clinical experience. I am a Victorian resident who has completed VCE at Glen Waverley Secondary College and am an eligible candidate for a funded position. As part of my application process I have registered with the PMCV matching service. Growing up, I’ve always been on the move with…

strengths including: size, key service lines, multiple awards for quality, and brand recognition. MRMC is a 421-bed facility that offers inpatient, outpatient, medical, surgical and emergency care. The sheer number of patients this hospital can accommodate is impressive and a clear asset; the amount of those in need of care results in a high number of clinical professionals in the same place to collaborate and provide the best expertise for community members. Key service lines offered by MRMC is…