NR 400: Community-Based Nursing
Healthy People Assignment Guideline and Rubric
Overview: Healthy People 2030
The Healthy People project is a collection of national health objectives that serve to inform
community and public health departments by identifying preventable threats to health and
establishing national goals to reduce health threats.
Visit the Healthy People website at: http://www.healthypeople.gov. Click on Healthy People
2030 and locate answers to the following questions about the project:
1. What is Healthy People 2030 and how was it developed? (10 points)
2. List the four overarching goals? (4 points)
3. In your own words, briefly explain what each goal means. (8 points)
4. Discuss the 4 foundation health measures: General Health Status, Health-Related
Quality of Life and Well-Being, Determinants of Health and Disparities using the
following guide
a. Briefly describe all the measures of progress listed under each foundation
health measure. (20 points)
b. For each foundation measure category, select any one measure of progress
and briefly discuss what it means and how it can be used to evaluate the
foundation health measure category (15 points)
5. Identify one health problem that you have observed in your local community briefly
describe it. How big of a problem is it and who does it affect most and why? (10
points)
6. Go to the Home page again and click on Topics and Objectives. Then click on Public
Health Infrastructure.
a. Briefly describe the mission and importance of Public Health Infrastructure. (2 points)
b. List the three key elements and give an example of each. (3 points)
7. Using the 10 essential public health services, describe how as a nurse you can use
each of the ten essential public health services to manage the health problem you have
identified in your local community. (20 points)
8. Mechanics, APA format and quality of presentation and writing (8 points)
Struggling with where to start this assignment? Follow this guide to tackle your assignment easily!
Step-by-Step Guide to Completing the Healthy People 2030 Assignment
1. Introduction to Healthy People 2030
- What is Healthy People 2030 and how was it developed?
Start your assignment by explaining what Healthy People 2030 is. It’s a national initiative by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services aimed at improving the health and well-being of people across the United States.
How it was developed: Healthy People 2030 was developed through a collaborative process, involving public health professionals, researchers, and community members, with the goal of creating a framework for health promotion and disease prevention across the country.
Tip: Provide a concise explanation that includes the initiative’s purpose to guide public health strategies and set clear objectives for health improvement.
2. List the Four Overarching Goals of Healthy People 2030
- Visit the Healthy People website and identify the four overarching goals for the initiative. These are broad goals that encapsulate the core aims of the project, such as promoting health equity, improving well-being, and addressing preventable diseases.
- Example answer format:
- Goal 1: Promote health and well-being across the lifespan.
- Goal 2: Eliminate health disparities.
- Goal 3: Create social, physical, and economic environments that promote good health for all.
- Goal 4: Promote healthy behaviors across all life stages.
Tip: Write out the goals clearly and refer to the website to ensure accuracy. You might want to keep them concise.
3. Briefly Explain Each of the Four Goals
- In your own words, briefly explain what each goal means.
- Example:
- Goal 1: This means ensuring that people of all ages have access to services and resources that promote long, healthy lives, from childhood to older adulthood.
- Goal 2: This goal addresses eliminating the gaps in health that exist between different populations based on race, ethnicity, income, and geographic location.
Tip: Focus on summarizing each goal into one to two sentences to demonstrate your understanding.
4. Foundation Health Measures
- The four foundation health measures are crucial for assessing the success of Healthy People 2030. These include General Health Status, Health-Related Quality of Life and Well-Being, Determinants of Health, and Health Disparities.
4a. Describe All Measures of Progress Under Each Foundation Health Measure
- General Health Status: Examples include life expectancy, years of potential life lost, self-reported health status, and limitations in activities due to physical or mental health.
- Health-Related Quality of Life and Well-Being: Measures can include mental health status, physical activity levels, social connectedness, and access to social services.
- Determinants of Health: This includes education level, employment, income, social support, and the environment.
- Health Disparities: Disparities are tracked in terms of race, ethnicity, income, and geographic location, identifying where certain groups are more vulnerable to poor health outcomes.
4b. Discuss One Measure of Progress for Each Category
- Example for General Health Status: Life expectancy measures the average number of years a person can expect to live, reflecting the overall health of the population.
- Example for Health Disparities: Disparities in access to care—For example, people in low-income areas may have less access to healthcare, which can impact health outcomes.
Tip: Pick a measure that resonates with the local community and your observed health issue.
5. Health Problem in Your Community
- Describe a health problem you’ve observed in your community. Discuss the impact of the problem and the population it affects the most.
- Example: Obesity is a significant health problem in my community, affecting primarily low-income families due to limited access to affordable healthy foods and safe spaces for physical activity.
Tip: Be specific about the community and provide data, if available, to support your observations.
6. Public Health Infrastructure
- Go to the Public Health Infrastructure section on the Healthy People website.
6a. Describe the Mission and Importance of Public Health Infrastructure
- Mission: Public health infrastructure involves the systems, resources, and workforce necessary for public health agencies to function effectively.
- Importance: It ensures that public health departments can address health issues, prevent disease, and provide services to communities.
6b. List the Three Key Elements and Examples of Each
- Key Elements:
- Workforce (e.g., public health nurses, health educators)
- Data Systems (e.g., surveillance systems, health information technology)
- Resources (e.g., funding for health programs, medical supplies)
Tip: Be brief but specific when providing examples for each key element.
7. The 10 Essential Public Health Services
- Describe how you, as a nurse, can use each of the 10 essential public health services to manage the health problem in your community.
- For each service, offer specific actions you would take to address the health problem you’ve identified.
Example for Essential Service 1:
– Monitor health status to identify community health problems – As a nurse, you could collaborate with local health authorities to collect data on the prevalence of obesity and report findings.
Tip: Provide clear, actionable examples for each service, showcasing how you can apply your nursing knowledge to community health issues.
8. Mechanics, APA Format, and Quality of Presentation
- Ensure your paper follows APA formatting. This includes title page, running header, in-text citations, and a reference list.
- Make sure the writing is clear and error-free—proofread for grammar, spelling, and punctuation issues.
Tip: Follow the APA style guide closely and check your writing for clarity and coherence.
Final Review Checklist:
- Introduction and Overview of Healthy People 2030: Included.
- Four Overarching Goals: Listed and explained in your own words.
- Foundation Health Measures: Described in detail with examples and selected measures discussed.
- Health Problem in the Community: Clearly described with relevant impact data.
- Public Health Infrastructure: Well-explained with key elements and examples.
- Essential Public Health Services: Thoroughly described with nursing-related actions.
- APA Format: Correctly applied, with proper citations and references.
By following these steps, you will create a comprehensive, well-organized assignment that not only answers all the questions but also demonstrates your understanding of public health principles and how they can be applied in your nursing practice.