This dissertation examines community health nursing and factors affecting healthcare access; Caregivers are crucial persons for reducing mortality rates in the community. Nurses offer a range of medical services to the society for the improvement of health and wellbeing. Community health nursing involves the integration of scientific researches and new approaches for advancing healthcare in society. Moreover, it puts people’s backgrounds and cultures into consideration. This is essential for the maintenance of respect among different patients while offering treatment. There exists varying importance of community health centers where administration of treatment occurs. The goals of community health nursing are promoting health, disease prevention, and administering researches on health advancements.
community health nursing and factors affecting healthcare access
THE FACTORS AFFECTING HEALTHCARE ACCESS
Community health nursing is essential for proper health maintenance in society. Health access means the timely use of personal health services. It, therefore, requires three primary steps for entry. Firstly, acquiring insurance cover depending on income. Secondly, determining a suitable geographic region for accessing healthcare. Lastly, obtaining a trustworthy care provider. The factors affecting healthcare access include the following. Firstly, the high pricing of healthcare services that are not affordable to everyone. Secondly, the lack of insurance covers due to variable incomes. Additionally, the lack of a culturally competent healthcare system pushes away people from getting medical services. These factors result in delays in receiving medical attention, financial burdens, and deaths.
factors affecting healthcare access
THE IMPORTANCE OF COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTERS
Community health nursing services are known for providing medical services regardless of the ability to pay. The community health centers are run by nominated directors who are health practitioners. They ensure that customization of health services is paramount to meet social expectations. Various political leaders invest in these centers for the improvement of facilities. Moreover, for the facilitation of the acquisition of extra equipment and medications. In America, the introduction of the Affordable Care Act is highly beneficial for community health centers. It allows accessibility of health services through affordable insurance covers. The importance of community health centers ranges from improving health to increasing job opportunities. Moreover, they provide temporary homes for the homeless while locating shelters for them.
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