Community Resources-Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)

Not-for-profit healthcare organizations have a critical role to play across communities to improve and ensure equity in access to healthcare services and resources and reduce population health disparities. The CDC is the national public health agency of the United States. The CDC has been leading the U.S. in ensuring public and health security for the last 70 years since its formation. The CDC emphasizes on utilization of scientific evidence, data, and rational service organization to promote healthy child development, support families and communities, and ensure that the health of the people of the United States is protected against any internal and external threats (CDC (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention), 2022).

How the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)’s Mission and Vision Enable It to Contribute to Public Health and Safety Improvements

The work, decisions, actions, and direction the CDC takes and engages in regarding health and healthcare in the U.S. and around the world are directed by the organization’s vision and mission. The mission of the CDC is to work around the clock, every day, and every moment to ensure the safety and health of the American people and that they are protected from internal and external threats. The organization’s vision is to ensure equity in the protection of the health, safety, and security of the people of the U.S. The CDC has been at the forefront in the organization of the U.S. and global healthcare systems and supporting healthcare efforts such as disease surveillance, research, and vaccine development to fully prepare the U.S. healthcare system for any disease threats around the globe or in the U.S. that has the potential to affect the health and safety of Americans.

There are various local initiatives the CDC is currently involved in that support its mission and vision and promote public health and safety, for instance, the U.S. National Vaccine Plan. The U.S. National Vaccine Plan supports the CDC’s mission and vision by developing new and improved vaccines, ensuring the safety of these vaccines, and supporting informed decision-making for vaccinations (U.S. Department of Health & Human Services, 2020). The U.S. National Vaccine Plan also aims to ensure a stable vaccine supply as well as equitable access to available vaccines while supporting global vaccine initiatives (U.S. Department of Health & Human Services, 2020).

CDC’s Ability for Promoting Equal Opportunities and Improving the Quality of Life in the Community

The CDC has the aptitude to promote equal opportunities and improve the quality of life across the U.S. The CDC continuously invests and engages in health research to ensure that the U.S. healthcare system has the current data on diseases and cures to manage current and new diseases. The CDC has also designed healthcare programs for the management of diabetes and other chronic diseases with a focus on individuals based on race and ethnicity. However, the existence of social, cultural, and economic barriers in the U.S. healthcare system is a drawback to the efforts and ability of the CDC to improve the quality of life and promote equal opportunities in the local communities. The maintenance of health, prevention of diseases and related disabilities, and the achievement of population health equity are dependent on the accessibility of healthcare services (Shayne Gallaway et al., 2022). The CDC considers the role of sociocultural and economic factors in the access and utilization of healthcare services in designing its programs to promote health equity and improve the quality of life for individual patients.

Funding Sources, Policy, and Legislation on the CDC’s Provision of Services

Funding sources, policies, and legislation have significant impacts on how the CDC provides its services. As an agency under the government, politically biased government policies that influence appointments and the working of the CDC may have an impact on the CDC’s efficiency in service delivery as well as its public credibility and reliability. For instance, politically appointed officials in the CDC during the Trump era have been accused of meddling with the communication of the CDC during the reporting of the COVID-19 data, which has been linked to widespread unnecessary COVID-19 infections (Diamond, 2020).

CDC’s Impact on Health and Safety Needs of the U.S. Community

The current efficiencies in the U.S. healthcare system in meeting the health and safety needs of local communities can be linked to the work of the CDC. For instance, the CDC has provided various resources that have been critical in supporting the U.S. healthcare system during the COVID-19 pandemic. The CDC has been involved in promoting vaccine research, providing daily public briefings, promoting education on the virus and the pandemic, as well as promoting behavioral change to help contain the spread of the virus. Additionally, the CDC has helped identify and protect individuals at an increased risk of adverse outcomes upon infection, such as communities living with chronic diseases, especially diabetes (Singh et al., 2020). As frontline workers in service delivery, nurses can assist the CDC in developing real-life settings research on diseases and patient experiences.

Conclusion

The CDC provides community resources that enable the organization to live by its mission and vision to provide an all-around equal protection of the American people’s safety and health regardless of social, racial, ethnic, and economic differences. However, the ability of not-for-profit organizations to improve the quality of life and promote equal opportunities is determined by funding sources, policies, and legislation. Regardless, the CDC has made substantial developments toward disease prevention and the promotion of equity in the delivery and access to preventive and curative care services.

References

CDC (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention). (2022). About CDC. https://www.cdc.gov/about/

Diamond, D. (2020). Trump officials interfered with CDC reports on COVID-19. Politico. https://eportfolios.macaulay.cuny.edu/varmusspring2017/files/2021/02/CUNY-PoliticoCDC1.pdf

Shayne Gallaway, M., Aseret-Manygoats, T., & Tormala, W. (2022). Disparities of Access, Use, and Barriers to Seeking Health Care Services in Arizona. Medical Care, 60(2), 113–118. https://doi.org/10.1097/MLR.0000000000001665

Singh, A. K., Gupta, R., Ghosh, A., & Misra, A. (2020). Diabetes in COVID-19: Prevalence, pathophysiology, prognosis and practical considerations. Diabetes & Metabolic Syndrome: Clinical Research & Reviews, 14(4), 303–310. https://doi.org/10.1016/J.DSX.2020.04.004

U.S. Department of Health & Human Services. (2020). U.S. National Vaccine Plan. HHS.Gov. https://www.hhs.gov/vaccines/national-vaccine-plan/index.html

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Question

Research a selected local, national, or global nonprofit organization or government agency to determine how it contributes to public health and safety improvements, promotes equal opportunity, and improves the quality of life within the community. Submit your findings in a 3-5 page report.

Community Resources-Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)

As you begin to prepare this assessment, it would be an excellent choice to complete the Nonprofit Organizations and Community Health activity. Complete this activity to gain insight into promoting equal opportunity and improving the quality of life in a community. The information gained from completing this activity will help you succeed with the assessment.

Introduction
Many organizations work to better local and global communities’ quality of life and promote health and safety in times of crisis. As public health and safety advocates, nurses must be cognizant of how such organizations help certain populations. As change agents, nurses must be aware of factors that impact the organization and the services that it offers. Familiarity with these organizations enables the nurse to offer assistance as a volunteer and source of referral.

This assessment provides an opportunity for you gain insight into the mission, vision, and operations of a community services organization.

Preparation
You are interested in expanding your role as a nurse and are considering working in an area where you can help to promote equal opportunity and improve the quality of life within the local or global community. You are aware of several nonprofit organizations and government agencies whose work contributes to this effort in some way. You have particular interest in one of these organizations but would like to know more about its contributions to public health and safety improvements. You would like to report the results of your research in a scholarly paper that you could submit for publication.

Research a selected local, national, or global nonprofit organization or government agency from the list provided. Determine how the organization or agency contributes to public health and safety improvements, promotes equal opportunity, and improves the quality of life within the community. Submit your findings in a 3–5 page report.

Choose the organization or agency you are most interested in researching:

American Red Cross.
Habitat for Humanity.
United Way.
Doctors Without Borders.
The Salvation Army.
United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF).
Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA).
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
National Center for Transgender Equality.
National Resource Center on LGBT Aging.
Advocacy & Services for LGBT Elders.
Equal Justice Initiative.
National Alliance to End Homelessness.
Urban Triage.
World Health Organization.
The Arc: For People With Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities.
Alliance for Retired Americans.
Futures Without Violence.
Blue Campaign: What Is Human Trafficking?
Covenant House.
Cultural Survival.
Note: As you revise your writing, check out the resources listed on the Writing Center’s Writing Support page.

Instructions
Research a selected local, national, or global nonprofit organization or government agency from the list provided. Determine how the organization or agency contributes to public health and safety improvements, promotes equal opportunity, and improves the quality of life within the community. Submit your findings in a 3–5 page report.

Document Format and Length
Format your paper using APA style.

Refer to the APA Style Paper Tutorial [DOCX] to help you in writing and formatting your paper. Be sure to include:
A title page and references page. An abstract is not required.
Appropriate section headings.
Your paper should comprise 3–5 pages of content plus title and references pages.
Supporting Evidence
Cite at least three credible sources from peer-reviewed journals or professional industry publications published within the past 5 years that support your research findings.

Graded Requirements
The research requirements, outlined below, correspond to the grading criteria in the assessment scoring guide, so be sure to address each point.

Explain how the organization’s mission and vision enable it to contribute to public health and safety improvements.
Include examples of ways a local and/or global initiative supports organizational mission and vision and promotes public health and safety.
Evaluate an organization’s ability to promote equal opportunity and improve the quality of life in the community.
Consider the effects of social, cultural, economic, and physical barriers.
Assess the impact of funding sources, policy, and legislation on the organization’s provision of services.
Consider the potential implications of funding decisions, policy, and legislation for individuals, families, and aggregates within the community.
Explain how an organization’s work impacts the health and/or safety needs of a local community.
Consider how nurses might become involved with the organization.
Organize content so ideas flow logically with smooth transitions; contains few errors in grammar/punctuation, word choice, and spelling.
Apply APA formatting to in-text citations and references exhibiting nearly flawless adherence to APA format.
Write with a specific purpose and audience in mind.
Adhere to scholarly and disciplinary writing standards and APA formatting requirements.
Additional Requirements
Before submitting your paper, proofread it to minimize errors that could distract readers and make it difficult for them to focus on your research findings.

Competencies Measured
By successfully completing this assessment, you will demonstrate your proficiency in the following course competencies and scoring guide criteria:

Competency 1: Analyze health risks and health care needs among distinct populations.
Explain how an organization’s work impacts the health and/or safety needs of a local community.
Competency 2: Propose health promotion strategies to improve the health of populations.
Explain how an organization’s mission and vision enable it to contribute to public health and safety improvements.
Competency 3: Evaluate health policies, based on their ability to achieve desired outcomes.
Assess the impact of funding sources, policy, and legislation on an organization’s service delivery.
Competency 4: Integrate principles of social justice in community health interventions.
Evaluate an organization’s ability to promote equal opportunity and improve the quality of life in a community.
Competency 5: Apply professional, scholarly communication strategies to lead health promotion and improve population health.
Organize content so ideas flow logically with smooth transitions; contains few errors in grammar/punctuation, word choice, and spelling.
Apply APA formatting to in-text citations and references exhibiting nearly flawless adherence to APA format.

Community Resources-Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)