Posted: December 17th, 2014

Interview Analysis

Interview Analysis

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Interview Analysis

Based on your interview notes from this week�s discussion activity, analyze the epidemiological data surrounding the health issue that your agency addresses. Compare

the epidemiological data with the information provided by the agency director/representative by addressing the following points:

�How do the epidemiological data and the information provided by the agency director/representative differ? How are they similar?
�Based on the epidemiological information collected, what is the true effect that the agency is having on your community?
�Appraise the various methods that should be employed to help the agency improve its effectiveness.
�Analyze the 10 Essential Services of Public Health and how they are (or are not) wrapped into the service provided by this agency.

Epidemiological data consists of statistical information on your population obtained through primary sources, which are typically research studies or government survey

information (such as those provided by the CDC or health department). Utilize the Ashford University Library and/or government websites to locate statistics that

relate to your organization. For example, if you interviewed someone from an organization that focused on childhood obesity, you would locate research studies that

provided statistical results for your county, region, or state to illustrate what was actually occurring in your area regarding childhood obesity. Once you have this

data, compare it with the information provided by the agency director or representative that you interviewed. In some cases, you may only be able to find actual state

statistics, but your organization may have provided only local data. This is okay; just make sure you note this in your paper and through critical thinking, infer how

this might influence the effectiveness of your organization�s work.

Your paper should be three to four pages in length, excluding the title and reference pages, and formatted according to APA style guidelines as outlined in the Ashford

Writing Center. Visit the Ashford University Library to locate a minimum of two scholarly sources that support your main ideas. Also, use surveillance information that

was discussed as part of the epidemiology process.

Carefully review the Grading Rubric for the criteria that will be used to evaluate your assignment.

Use textbook: Community and Public Health by Friis, R.H., Bell, N.M., & Philibert, B. (2013)

http://www.cdc.gov/nphpsp/essentialServices.htmlhttp://www.cdc.gov/nphpsp/essentialServices.html
The 10 Essential Public Health Services

Figure 2: The 10 Essential Public Health Services
The 10 Essential Public Health Services describe the public health activities that all communities should undertake and serve as the framework for the NPHPS

instruments. Public health systems should
1.    Monitor health status to identify and solve community health problems.
2.    Diagnose and investigate health problems and health hazards in the community.
3.    Inform, educate, and empower people about health issues.
4.    Mobilize community partnerships and action to identify and solve health problems.
5.    Develop policies and plans that support individual and community health efforts.
6.    Enforce laws and regulations that protect health and ensure safety.
7.    Link people to needed personal health services and assure the provision of health care when otherwise unavailable.
8.    Assure competent public and personal health care workforce.
9.    Evaluate effectiveness, accessibility, and quality of personal and population-based health services.
10.    Research for new insights and innovative solutions to health problems.
The 10 Essential Public Health Services

Figure 2: The 10 Essential Public Health Services
The 10 Essential Public Health Services describe the public health activities that all communities should undertake and serve as the framework for the NPHPS

instruments. Public health systems should
1.    Monitor health status to identify and solve community health problems.
2.    Diagnose and investigate health problems and health hazards in the community.
3.    Inform, educate, and empower people about health issues.
4.    Mobilize community partnerships and action to identify and solve health problems.
5.    Develop policies and plans that support individual and community health efforts.
6.    Enforce laws and regulations that protect health and ensure safety.
7.    Link people to needed personal health services and assure the provision of health care when otherwise unavailable.
8.    Assure competent public and personal health care workforce.
9.    Evaluate effectiveness, accessibility, and quality of personal and population-based health services.
10.    Research for new insights and innovative solutions to health problems.

The Elderly is the population that I have chosen to research
Describe the most critical health issues affecting your selected population?
I believe that the most critical health issues affecting my selected population would have to be 1) Alzheimer & Dementia 2) Cancer 3) Heart Disease 4)Poverty
Describe at least three public health/community services that exist in your own community to address these issues.
The three that I have chosen is  1) Mercy Clinic 2) Toombs County Concerted Services 3) Division of Aging Services (State level, but influences on a community level as

well)
The one agency that I have chosen to interview is:  Toombs County Concerted Services
Toombs County Concerted Services is a private nonprofit organization that helps with “food, shelter, utility assistance, medical assistances, clothing, transportation

and other basic needs” (concertedservices.org).  It has help from several different entities such as “federal, state, and local government agencies, other public and

private service providers, Churches, and other religious organizations as well as other community partners to help meet emergency needs” (concertedservices.org)  Their

mission  is “To transform families and communities by providing opportunities and services that promote economic and social independence” (consertedservices.org).

Their vision: “Premier Community Action Agency committed to investing in lives and transforming communities one person at a time” (consertedservices.org)
“As elderly retirees age, their economic conditions only worsen.  The poverty rate for retirees ages 75-84 rose from 7.6% in 2005 to 10.7 in 2009.  The oldest

Americans, those over 84, were the worst off, with 14.6% living in poverty in 2009” (Williamson, 2013)
I have the pleasure of interviewing Ms. Ophelia K. Gaines, Executive Director.
1:  Do you feel your organization has made a difference?
“Yes, It is so rewarding, knowing that I can make a difference for someone”.  She is in the aging category that I have researched, and she told me that she sees

so many senior citizens that come to her and tell her that they cannot afford their medications and electricity bill.

2:  What are you main barriers and how are the barriers to services being addressed?
The main barriers Ms. Gaines’ speaks about are not enough funding.  With the population of senior citizens at an all time high and a high percentage of them

living below the poverty line, it is crucial that for our organization, we continue to have support from the community with donations and grants from the government.

We are constantly asking for donations and continuing to research and apply for grants.   She states that also with the money problems the government is having and

having to consolidate agencies, this means that we are having to help more of an area than just our community.
3:  What are the ethical considerations of your services and how are they addressed?
The ethical considerations are who do we help?  Meaning if we have a certain amount of funds and we have more than one need for that particular fund, then we

have to have in place a well-defined criteria in order for us to not be biased.  We have a extensive application and it is reviewed by a panel to determine the person

that needs it the most.
4:  How is your organization funded?
It is funded by grants, private donations.
5:  What concerns are still unmet in your opinion?  Are these areas that will be addressed in the future?
The concerns that need attention would be helping the elderly with nursing care at home and more places for the alzheimers and dementia seniors.  We are hoping

that we will continue to address these situations.  The government has begun helping open up Senior Care Centers for people with alzheimers and dementia.  Because this

is a growing population among our seniors.
6:  What role does your organization play in the overall public health arena?
I think it helps take care of the basic needs of not only seniors, but single parents, people living with disabilities, and lower socioeconomic people.

References:
http://www.concertedservices.org
Friis, R.H., Bell, N.M., & Philbert, B. (2013). Community and Public Health. San Diego, CA: Bridgepoint Education, Inc. Retrieved from:

http://content.ashford.edu/print/AUHCA415.13.1
Williams, N., (2013). Increasing number of US seniors living in poverty.  Retrieved from:  http://www.wsws.org/en/articles/2013/03/26/seni-m26.html

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