1. Explain why Healthy People 2020 is an important national health initiative.
2. Explain why public/community health is a critical concern today
3. Compare and contrast acute illness and chronic disease related to public/community care.

Critical Thinking Activity (all groups will elaborate on the activity & debate)

Select one of the vulnerable populations and discuss issues that would have an impact on the health and illness of that population. Consider issues such as health promotion, disease prevention, and access to care.

CHAPTER 8

1. If you were not a nursing student, what other healthcare team member would you want to be and why?
2. Describe how nursing services might be organized in a hospital, their key roles, and their relationship to other departments.
3. What is your opinion of the health environment model? How do you think the designation of a Planetree hospital might impact nursing care?

Critical Thinking Activity (all groups will elaborate on the activity & debate)

What is your reaction to the topic of the corporatization of health care?