Social determinants directly affect an individual’s overall
health status. If you live in poverty, you are less likely to have access to
healthy foods, safe neighborhoods, and more likely to have a lower level of education,
these factors all impact health outcomes.
1.   
Examine health statistics and
demographic data to identify the rates of poverty and homelessness in your
geographical area. (support with cited reference)
2.   
What services are available through
the federal government, the state, and the local community? (support with cited
reference) 
3.   
Identify community resources, soup
kitchens, health centers, food banks, and clothing distribution centers.
(support with cited reference)
4.   
How do people who need these services
access them?
5.   
Identify a BSN essential that applies
to your topic. (supported by cited material)
6.   
Identify a QSEN competency that
applies to your topic. (Supported by cited materia