NURS FPX 4065 Assessment 2

NURS FPX 4065 Assessment 2 Preliminary Care Coordination Infographic Student Name Capella University Course Code Professor’s Name Submission Date   Preliminary Care Coordination Infographic Unsafe home environments and risk for injury among children are a major health problem for those children living in poverty. Many children of low-income parents are often unable to get the necessary resources or training on how to avoid being injured at home. In this case, the patient is a 26-year-old single mother with two children and an ongoing pregnancy, living in a home with many hazards, such as unsecured guns, standing water, and toxic materials that are accessible. Unintentional injuries are still the leading cause of death in children in the United States, with about 9,200 deaths each year as a result of unintentional injuries. Drowning is the second leading cause of unintentional death in children, with almost 1,000 children drowning each year (Wilson et al., 2023). This care coordination plan provides evidence-based strategies, specific, measurable, achievable, relevant, time-bound (SMART) goals, and community resources to reduce injury risk and promote a safe home environment. Analysing the Selected Health Concern and the Associated Best Practices for Health Improvement Community health issues like child injuries from unsafe homes are both preventable and common. There are many environmental hazards in a child’s home, including water-filled bathtubs, unsecured guns, and unsafely stored chemicals, which directly increase risk for potential injury to children. There is research that indicates that children residing in high-risk homes are 40%-50% more likely to be injured when their caregivers lack knowledge about providing safe environments for children or cannot supervise children safely (Alamr et al., 2023). Homes that include domestic abuse often led to potentially dangerous or unstable environments for children when additional risks for injuries exist. When a coordinated approach to care is implemented for victims, they will receive complete supportive care in addressing their medical, mental health, and community resource needs, which can be achieved through a coordinated means of providing care and service delivery as well as through connecting victims to the community resources needed by them. Children encounter multiple forms of danger from unsafe or unhealthy environments. For example, children can sustain physical injuries from unsafe conditions due to drowning, poisoning, burns, or traumatic injuries. One possible concern is that a child can drown in 2 inches of standing water, so even the smallest amount of standing water can create an unsafe environment for them. Also, children exposed to abusive domestic situations may develop longer-lasting emotional problems than children not exposed to domestic violence (Doroudchi et al., 2023). As an example, many children exposed to domestic violence develop anxiety, depression, or behavior problems at double the rate of children who have not been exposed to domestic violence. Utilizing evidence-based interventions is critical in minimizing these risks. Many studies show that home safety education programs can help enhance the likelihood of caregiver safety behaviors by about 25% to 30% when they are combined with follow-up and reinforcement of these behaviors. Environmental changes, e.g., securing firearms, removing standing water, and properly storing chemicals, will reduce the incidence of injuries. Finally, providing trauma-informed care to victims of domestic violence will assist caregivers who have experienced domestic violence within a non-judgmental atmosphere that values their emotional needs and safety (Ewell-Foster et al., 2024). Coordinated effective care requires collaboration between health care providers, social service agencies and community organizations so that they can address both the physical and psychosocial threats. Assumption The coordination of care from a patient-care perspective includes many basic assumptions. One of these assumptions relates to the lack of knowledge regarding in-home safety precautions due to either insufficient financial resources or insufficient information regarding in-home safety precautions. Because there is evidence of domestic violence in patients’ homes that could prohibit them from feeling safe utilizing their surrounding community or seeking help for the purposes of removing themselves from this unsafe environment, e.g., domestic violence, health care providers can anticipate that access to a shelter may be limited (Sabri et al., 2021). Consequently, based on socioeconomic challenges in accessing basic needs, e.g., low-cost & frozen foods, which may impact a patient’s ability to prioritize safety in their home. The health care provider also assumes that they will work closely with other community service providers to identify, educate, and refer their patients regarding home safety. SMART Goals Goal 1: Improve Home Safety and Reduce Injury Risk Specific: The patient will remove or secure all major household hazards, including firearms, standing water, and toxic substances. Measurable: Completion will be verified using a home safety checklist during a follow-up visit. Achievable: Executing this goal will be supported through education, safety tips, and affordable ways that will help implement these changes. Relevant: Environmental modifications can decrease the risk of injury by up to 50% in high-risk households. Time-bound: This will be accomplished within 14 days. Goal 2: Enhance Caregiver Knowledge of Child Safety Practices Specific: The patient will demonstrate at least three safety behaviors, including safe storage of chemicals, draining standing water, and securing dangerous items. Measurable: At follow-up visit, the patient will display and discuss experiences of implementing three safety behaviours. Achievable: Education from a nurse and easy-to-use educational tools will assist the patient’s learning. Relevant: When caregivers are well-informed of a child’s safety, it is proven to decrease the possibility of childhood accidents/injuries. Time-bound: The patient will accomplish this goal within 4 weeks. Goal 3: Improve Access to Support Services and Safe Living Environment Specific: The patient will eliminate or safeguard all major household risks. This includes securing firearms, draining standing water, and disposing of toxic materials in their home environment. Measurable: Completion of this goal will be confirmed at a follow-up home visit, using a home safety checklist. Achievable: Providers will supply resource lists and assist with referrals. Relevant: Access to services that support the victim has been proven to increase their safety and decrease the opportunities to experience violence. Time-bound: All referrals will be completed and evaluated within the following 30 days. Community