Response to Kimberly’s Post
Using the case of the Indonesian earthquake of 2004, the student has presented meaningful recommendations that can be used after a disaster. The idea of using adequate planning after a disaster can minimize wastes and promote recovery efforts (Reiss-Brennan et al., 2016). The decision of different responders and aid agencies involved after the natural disaster to act in haste resulted is competition and wastage. Throughout the crisis management plan, it is necessary to consider specific areas that can maximize the outcomes of the targeted clients. The student indicates that services should be timely, evidence-based, and equitable. I would support the argument since the every client should get timely help and support.
Another outstanding observation from the post is that clients should not be denied quality and timely care based on their cultural values, religions, or races (Diller, 2015). It is therefore agreeable that the cultural attributes of a client should always be respected and supported. The healthcare decisions should be informed by the cultural attributes of the client in order to maximize his or her well-being. I would validate this argument because I have been using similar concepts to develop my philosophy.
As a human services professional, I always respect my clients’ values and beliefs. The process makes it easier for me to offer quality care and support to more clients in need of timely services. After the Indonesian earthquake, many people were unable to receive safe services and care. It would therefore be necessary to expand Kimberly’s post by integrating the idea of safety. Throughout the service delivery process, it can be beneficial to embrace the idea of safety in order to maximize the well-being of more clients from diverse backgrounds.
Response to Terri’s Post
The three elements of high quality care outlined in Terri’s post include equitable, patient-centeredness, and safety (James & Gilliland, 2017). These three components can work synergistically to ensure the targeted clients receive quality care without discrimination. The inclusion of preventative medicine makes the discussion meaningful. The approach will minimize costs of care and address the economic constraints affecting many people. The patient centeredness concept promotes respect, equality, coordination, emotional development, education, and physical support. These attributes are relevant because they can ensure integrated care is available to more people.
Safety is a powerful attribute that will make sure the care delivery process is planned efficiently. According to the author, wrong care plans can affect the patient’s outcomes. Issues such as accountability and documentation can deliver sustainable results (Murcia & Lopez, 2016).
The student could have included the idea of multidisciplinary teams to support these three elements. The approach guides members of a team to work together, make informed decisions, focus on the cultural attributes of their patients, distribute resources equitably, and promote safety. The individuals will collaborate throughout the process in order to address the diverse needs of the clients. The needs will eventually be met in a timely manner.
The post goes further to outline the insights gained from the Katrina disaster. The student indicates that communication was a major hindrance that affected the recovery and rebuilding efforts. This meaningful knowledge can be used by social workers to collaborate and offer quality support to the targeted clients (James & Gilliland, 2017). The student’s post can be expanded by including the concept of teamwork. The collaboration between social workers and responders will ensure positive results are realized much faster.
References
Diller, V. (2015). Cultural diversity: A primer for the human services (5th ed.). Stamford, CT: Cengage Learning.
James, K., & Gilliland, E. (2017). Crisis intervention strategies (8th ed.). Boston, MA: Cengage Learning.
Murcia, S., & Lopez, L. (2016). The experience of nurses in care for culturally diverse families: A qualitative meta-synthesis. Rev. Latino-Am. Enfermagen, 24(1), 1-11. Web.
Reiss-Brennan, B., Brunisholz, K., Dredge, C., Briot, P., Grazier, K., Wilcox, A.,…James, B. (2016). Association of integrated team-based care with health care quality, utilization, and cost. JAMA, 316(8), 826-834. Web.