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 (plus title and reference page).
St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital: A research hospital seeking cures for children with catastrophic diseases through research and treatment.
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.
Recommended headings for the paper include: Mission and Vision of Organization, Promoting Equal Opportunity and Improving Quality of Life, Funding Sources and Policy Implications, Impact on Health and Safety Needs, and the introduction and conclusion paragraphs.
Graded Requirements
Be sure to address each point.
• Explain how the organization’s mission and vision enable it to contribute to public health and safety improvements.
o 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.
o 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.
o 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.
o Consider how nurses might become involved with the organization.
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• Apply 7th edition APA formatting to in-text citations and references.
