Assignment Part 1: Power Point Outline (See completed outline below)
I. Target Problem
II. Relevant Literature
a. Find out what’s known factual about this problem
b. Identify a few articles that are from professional literature
c. Why is this issue significant?
III. Methods
a. If you were to design an intervention or a change strategy, what would you do?
i. In other words, how are you going to change this problem?
ii. It doesn’t have to be a problem that you are going to carry out. You just have to design it
IV. Expected Results
a. If you were to do this intervention, what would you expect to be the outcome?
V. Implications for Human Service Practice & Policy
a. Let’s say your intervention was partially successful, so what does that mean?
b. What do we mean by policy and practice?
i. Policy: Federal, State, and Local level
1. Anticipate results (Effective, Partially effective, Not effective)
2. What are your recommendations
ii. What does this mean for people in human services agencies?
1. What changes do you recommend?
a. This could be at the agency level, individual clients, or workers
VI. References
a. Where did the material come from?
Completed Outline:
I.
Target Problem
Limited access to reliable transportation for veterans in Melrose, Massachetts hinders their
ability to attend necessary medical appointments and receive timely healthcare.
II.
Relevant Literature
a. Find out what’s known factually about this problem
- Research on transportation
challenges faced by veterans, particularly in suburban or rural areas. - Statistics on the impact of
missed medical appointments on veterans’ health outcomes. - Data on existing
transportation services for veterans in similar communities.
b. Identify a few articles from professional literature - Review articles from journals
such as Military Medicine, Journal of Health Care for
the Poor and Underserved, and Social Work in Public Health. - Highlight studies that address
transportation barriers and successful interventions for veteran
populations.
c. Why is this issue significant? - Discuss the importance of
timely medical care for veterans, especially those with chronic conditions
or disabilities. - Address the potential
long-term health consequences and increased healthcare costs due to missed
appointments. - Consider the ethical
implications of unequal access to healthcare services for veterans.
III.
Methods
a. If you were to design an intervention or a change strategy, what would you
do?
- Develop a partnership between
the Council on Aging and local veteran organizations to create a
volunteer-based transportation service. - Implement a ride-sharing
program specifically for veterans, subsidized by local businesses or
grants. - Introduce a mobile app or
hotline for veterans to schedule transportation to medical appointments. - Explore options for utilizing
existing public transportation services or collaborating with local taxi
services for discounted rates for veterans. - Conduct community outreach to
raise awareness of the available services and recruit volunteer drivers.
b. How are you going to change this problem? - Create a detailed plan
outlining the steps to establish the transportation service, including
securing funding, recruiting volunteers, and setting up the scheduling
system. - Propose a pilot program to
test the effectiveness of the intervention in a small area before
expanding it to the entire Melrose community. - Identify potential challenges
and develop strategies to overcome them, such as liability concerns for
volunteer drivers or accessibility issues for disabled veterans.
IV.
Expected Results
a. If you were to do this intervention, what would you expect to be the
outcome?
- Increased attendance at
medical appointments among veterans in Melrose. - Improved health outcomes for
veterans due to timely access to healthcare services. - Strengthened community support
for veterans and increased volunteer engagement. - Positive feedback from
veterans and healthcare providers regarding the transportation service.
V.
Implications for Human Service Practice & Policy
a. Let’s say your intervention was partially successful, so what does that
mean?
- Partial success may indicate
that additional resources or modifications to the intervention are needed
to fully address the transportation issue. - Success could lead to the
replication of the program in other communities with similar needs. - Highlight the importance of
continuous evaluation and adaptation of services to meet veterans’
evolving needs.
b. What do we mean by policy and practice?
i. Policy: Federal, State, and Local level
- Anticipate results (Effective,
Partially effective, Not effective) - Federal: Advocate for
increased funding for veteran transportation programs at the national
level. - State: Encourage state-level
support and coordination of transportation services for veterans. - Local: Recommend local policy
changes to support the sustainability and expansion of the transportation
service. - What are your recommendations?
- Develop a policy framework
that ensures long-term funding and support for veteran transportation
services. - Encourage collaboration
between veteran organizations, healthcare providers, and local
governments to address transportation barriers.
ii. What does this mean for people in human services agencies? - What changes do you recommend?
a. Agency Level: Agencies should prioritize transportation assistance as
part of their service offerings for veterans.
b. Individual Clients: Provide case management support to help veterans
access transportation services and attend medical appointments.
c. Workers: Train human service workers on the specific needs of veterans
and the importance of transportation in healthcare access.
VI.
References
a. Where did the material come from?
- Cite the professional
literature, research studies, and data sources used to support the
information in the outline.