Question: Please compose a response in paragraph form providing additional insight related to issues and topics that may want to be considered In my community, the
Please compose a response in paragraph form providing additional insight related to issues and topics that may want to be considered
In my community, the most affected are older adults, low-income families, and individuals with limited access to transportation. \"People with low socioeconomic status, a lack of education, and a lack of health literacy may face challenges to healthcare access\" (Tzenios, 2019). These social determinants cause a problem with accessing healthcare, stable housing, and nutritious food. Major Challenges Limited availability of primary care, especially specialists, makes it difficult to receive timely medical care. This causes patients in my community to use the emergency department as their primary care or their only care. Proposed Changes One change would be to increase access to healthcare with telehealth, especially for those with limited mobility. \"Telehealth has been used to promote healthy behaviors and condition management, and there have been promising effects observed, including increasing patient participation and satisfaction and reducing rates of chronic illnesses\" (Butzner & Cuffee, 2021). Implementing mobile food pantries can improve access to a variety of nutritious foods. Food insecurity is associated with malnutrition and obesity and can potentially contribute to chronic conditions, such as cardiovascular disease and diabetes (Villa et al., 2022). Speak with local transportation providers to help those with limited mobility. This can help improve access to individuals who had a lack of transportation. Risk Assessment Instruments A good risk assessment tool for assessing my community is the Health-Related Social Needs (HRSN). This is a tool that can help identify patients' needs that can be addressed through community services. In efforts to improve whole-person care, health care professionals and hospital systems in the United States have increased attention to assess and address health-related social needs (HRSN) such as food insecurity, housing instability, and transportation needs in clinical settings (Trochez et al., 2023). Health-Related Risks My community has meany health-related risks, including hypertension, hyperlipidemia, diabetes, obesity, and cancer. Older adults are at risk for falls, and social isolation