BHA415 Module 3 Discussion
Why We Should Design Policy to Care for Vulnerable Populations
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For the discussion, we will be reviewing the For Your Consideration box on page 122 of the Shi text. Shi states that we should care about vulnerable populations because of the following items:
Vulnerable populations have greater health needs.
The prevalence of vulnerability is influenced [by] and therefore should be remedied by social forces.
Vulnerability is fundamentally linked with national resources.
Vulnerability and equity cannot coexist.
After reviewing this and the required background reading (and doing any additional research) discuss your thoughts on these items. As Shi asks, Are these points valid? (p. 122) How does this affect health administrators?
Be sure to cite reliable sources in support of your answer.
Module 3 – Background
HEALTH POLICIES AND VULNERABLE POPULATIONS
Required Reading
Berlinger, N., Guidry-Grimes, L., & Hulkower, A. (2017). Knowledge is key for safety-net providers.Health Progress: Journal of the Catholic Health Association of the United States.Retrieved from
https://www.chausa.org/publications/health-progress/article/july-august-2017/knowledge-is-key-for-safety-net-providers
Hacker, K., Anies, M., Folb, B., & Zallman, L. (2015). Barriers to health care for undocumented immigrants: A literature review.Risk Management and Healthcare Policy,8. Available in the Trident Online Library.
The Hastings Center. (2017). Undocumented immigrants and health care access in the United States. Retrieved from
http://undocumentedpatients.org/
HHS Office of Minority Health. (2016).National CLAS Standards, health literacy, and communication[Video file]. Retrieved from
National CLAS Standards: National Standards for Culturally and Linguistically Appropriate Services (CLAS) in Health and Health Care. Retrieved from
https://www.thinkculturalhealth.hhs.gov/clas
Shi, L. (2014). Health policy for diverse populations. InIntroduction to health policy, pp. 118-149. Chicago: Health Administration Press. Available in the Trident Online Library.
