Discovering Life: Community Wellness Center Molina Allen, Timothy Carlson, Jennifer Discher, & Jennifer Housel Ferris State University Figure 1. Center (SimCity, 2013)

Introduction Health disparities continue to grow within the community and the city would benefit from a wellness center especially targeted at vulnerable population such as the homeless. Through an environmental scan there is strong evidence to support the community wanting and needing access to health promotion services. The purpose of this presentation is to gather funding and support by explaining our vision, goals, and plan to develop a wellness center while sustaining viability and growth for the future. Figure 2. Homeless(Michigan Radio, 2014)

Mission Statement To provide homeless citizens the opportunity to receive safe and professional health services while helping to promote self- responsibility and enable individuals to gain control over their own health and wellbeing. Figure 3. Mission (Central Oregon Association of Realtors, 2014)

Philosophy All patients should have access to the necessary tools to achieve an optimal level of health. Having access to appropriate, high quality, and accessible public health services aimed at maintaining one’s own health and decreasing morbidity and mortality rates. In offering the physical, emotional, and spiritual care for the homeless population in our community. In delivering a clean, safe physical environment that meets provisions for basic needs. Figure 4. Philosophy (Sunbyanyname, 2014)

Philosophy In providing a safe and positive work environment for our staff that values and respects everyone’s contributions. We will continue to evolve as a company by listening and learning from our patients, staff, and leaders in the community. Recognizing and encourage leaders within the community who strive towards increasing health and wellness. Policymakers and community leaders should be informed about the importance of wellness and knowledge about current healthcare issues. Figure 5. Possible (Start of Happiness, 2015)

Organizational Goals Form a wellness clinic that provides information regarding health promotion, wellness, and encourages an optimal level of health to homeless residents within the community. Allow access to wellness resources through a mobile network for all residential homeless shelters in the community. Increase access to public health services at a centrally located facility that demonstrates the benefits of follow-up health visits to the homeless residents within the community. Increase the awareness of community members to the health disparities facing the homeless population.

Organizational Objectives ObjectivesActivitiesTime Frame To increase the availability of health care to the homeless population via a mobile care network. 1. Research local shelters that would most benefit from mobile care service. 2. Develop staffing and equipment budget. 3. Obtain a vehicle that is able to transport staff and equipment to established locations. 4. Travel to residential homeless shelters in the community and provide free health screenings to at risk populations. 1. August March August September 2015

Organizational Objectives Continued ObjectivesActivitiesTime Frame To educate and identify risk factors for cardiovascular disease and provide wellness services to the homeless population on the first visit to the shelter. 1. Conduct patient screenings to identify at risk factors for cardiovascular disease. 2. Develop educational pamphlets on common health conditions and wellness activities. 3. Provide educational classes directed toward prevention and management of cardiovascular disease at the clinic. 1. May May July 2015

Organizational Objectives Continued ObjectivesActivitiesTime Frame To increase the percentage of the homeless population in the community returning for a scheduled follow-up visit to the clinic by 25%. 1. Establish consistent dates that mobile care will be available in the selected areas. 2. Provide clinic hours that are convenient for community members to return for health care services. 3. Establish reminder services through homeless shelters in the community for follow- up visits. 4. Place flyers throughout the community advertising the center hours and future mobile care dates and times. 1. August May June July 2015

Organizational Objectives Continued ObjectivesActivitiesTime Frame To recruit five volunteer workers to assist with the wellness center and increase community involvement. 1. Place advertisements in local newspaper for volunteer services. 2. Contact local nursing and medical schools for potential students requiring completion of community service hours. 3. Interview applicable candidates for volunteer positions. 4. Hire five volunteer candidates to assist with wellness services. 1. March March April May 2015

Organizational Objectives Continued ObjectivesActivitiesTime Frame To secure financial support from five local corporations to aid in the sustainability of the project. 1. Hold an informational conference and fundraiser to raise community support and awareness. 2. Send corporate employees to established businesses for promoting and gathering of financial support. 1. June June 2015

Organizational Chart President Marketing Coordinator Volunteer Coordinator Community Volunteers Students Operations Coordinator Medical Personnel Nurses Nurse Practitioners Physicians Case Manager Finance Coordinator Figure 6. Team (EOI, n.d.)

Job Descriptions President: Creates, changes, and maintains functions Oversees financial condition, policy development, hiring of staff, and ensures compliance with state and federal guidelines Directs the Vision Finance Coordinator: Maintaining the annual financial budget Monthly financial reports Coordinate donations

Job Descriptions Continued Operations Coordinator: Handles logistics, interviews, and supervises employees Ensuring competency Reaching out to area businesses and medical offices for donations of supplies. Daily procedures Marketing Coordinator: Planning, development and implementation of marketing and public relations activities ensuring employees maintain competency in job performance Developing and maintaining educational materials Plan and secure fundraising

Job Descriptions Continued Registered Nurses (RN): Variety of duties. Develop educational materials Overseeing the nursing student’s involvement Nurse Practitioners (NP): In Charge of onsite operations at our mobile unit Responsibilities Follow up with the community Physicians: In charge of the onsite building operations Responsibilities Maintain follow-ups, monitoring, and recordings of all patient visits Direct and guide the volunteer medical students

Job Descriptions Continued Case Manager: Services to help families Identify goals, needs, and resources Follow up with patients Addressing health disparities Students (Nursing and Physicians): Greet patients and families Assist nurses and physicians Community Volunteers: Provide services that help patients, visitors, and employees

Job Advertisement Are you looking to volunteer your nursing skills to those in need, but unsure of how to get started helping in the community. Discovering Life Community Center is here to help you get involved in giving back to people in need. Helping out struggling individuals in the community not only helps to develop a career, but also increases a nurse’s sense of compassion, self-worth, and skills. As a nurse, helping out a vulnerable population makes every struggle and strife worth it. By joining Discovering Life, a nurse is not only giving back to the community and developing a standard of care that will make a life-long impact on those in need, but also fulfilling the idea and vision of what nursing was founded upon. Requirements: Associates or Bachelors degree in Nursing with licensure to practice in the State of Michigan. Minimum 2 years of clinical experience. Post-qualification in areas such as Public Health, Obstetrics, Pediatrics, Neonatology, Nutrition, Emergency, ICU, Infectious Diseases (STDs, HIV/AIDS, TB), Surgical/Post-Operative Care are highly desired.

Job Advertisement Continued Registered Nurse Skills and Qualifications: Clinical Skills, Bedside Manner, Infection Control, Nursing Skills, Physiological Knowledge, Administering Medication, Medical Teamwork, Multi-tasking, Listening, Verbal Communication, Health Promotion, and Maintenance. Duties include: Assures quality of care by adhering to therapeutic standards Conducts patient assessments, administers medications, documents in a timely and accurate manner, and provides follow- up care Measures health outcomes against patient care goals and standards; makes or recommends necessary adjustments Follows the community center and nursing division's philosophies and standards of care set by state board of nursing, state nurse practice act, and other governing agency regulations Promotes patient independence by establishing patient care goals Teaches patient and family to understand their condition, medications, self-care skills, and answers all follow-up questions

Job Advertisement Continued Skills: Strong interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal Analytical ability to review current nursing practice Strong leadership and consultative management style Experience within a community center environment Ability to work within a multi-disciplinary team and manage competing priorities Clinical education and/or training experience For inquiries or to apply, please call Tim Carlson at or in person at: Discovering Life Community Center: 5151 Healthy Hwy, Detroit MI, 48201

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Conclusion Summary of the presentation and why they should invest in our proposal

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