Panel Discussion Questions (2 questions per population) by Annie Paulson

Do you have reliable transportation to get to medical appointments and pick up medications and items such as food?

2024-04-08 01:17:08 UTC

Are there any financial concerns or barriers that could affect your ability to follow through with your treatment plan?

2024-04-08 01:17:58 UTC

Have you served in the military? If so, how has your time in the service impacted your physical and mental health?

2024-04-08 01:18:34 UTC

Are there any emotional or social issues you want to discuss or address during your hospital stay?

2024-04-08 01:19:03 UTC

Do you have a support system in place to help you navigate any challenges related to aging and your health?

2024-04-08 01:19:39 UTC

Do you have any health challenges that you are facing as an older adult, and how do they impact your daily life?

2024-04-08 01:21:01 UTC

Are there any religious or spiritual practices that you would like the healthcare team to incorporate into your care?

2024-04-08 01:21:29 UTC

Do your faith or beliefs influence your approach to health and healing?

2024-04-08 01:22:05 UTC

Have you had any challenges receiving timely and appropriate medical care due to location?

2024-04-08 01:22:42 UTC

How does living in a rural area impact your access to healthcare services and resources?

2024-04-08 01:22:58 UTC

Do you have any chronic health conditions that affect your daily life?

2024-04-08 01:24:43 UTC

Are there any specific accommodations or additional assistance we could implement to help manage your chronic conditions and improve your care and overall well-being?

2024-04-08 01:25:21 UTC

Have you struggled with drug or alcohol problems, and if so, how are you currently addressing these issues?

2024-04-08 01:25:49 UTC

Has substance abuse affected your relationships, daily life, and overall health?

2024-04-08 01:26:11 UTC

2024-04-08 02:18:45 UTC

Have you had patients who have had to choose between paying for groceries or getting their prescriptions filled? Colleen

2024-04-08 02:19:35 UTC

What resources are in place to help with transportation for the elderly? Colleen

2024-04-08 02:21:11 UTC

What assistance programs are in place to help provide meals/grocieries to those in need? - Colleen M

2024-04-08 02:21:41 UTC

What do you feel is the biggest hurdle to veterans receiving the care they need? Colleen

2024-04-08 02:23:09 UTC

Do you feel there are adequate resources in place for veterans regarding mental health? Colleen

2024-04-08 02:24:00 UTC

Do you feel that your spiritual beliefs play a role in your health? Colleen

2024-04-08 02:26:27 UTC

Do you have family or friends affected by drugs or alcohol abuse? Colleen

2024-04-08 02:28:43 UTC

In the last month has your job been affected by drugs or alcohol use ? Colleen

2024-04-08 02:30:58 UTC

What is the biggest hurdle to your health in terms of your chronic health issues? Colleen

2024-04-08 02:31:55 UTC

Are you aware of any community services you qualify for that provide assistance? Colleen

2024-04-08 02:32:28 UTC

Have you had to decline a referral to a specialist due to not being able travel? Colleen

2024-04-08 02:33:55 UTC

Do you feel you would be healthier if you lived in a larger city? Colleen

2024-04-08 02:34:20 UTC

How involved are local churches in helping the community? Colleen

2024-04-08 02:35:19 UTC

Have you had patients who have had to decline medical care or testing due to concerns over cost? Colleen

2024-04-08 12:43:15 UTC

People living in poverty are at risk for developing health problems which could require expensive treatments. How does low socioeconomic correlate to health insurance coverage? Judy

2024-04-08 12:43:48 UTC

Does age have anything to do with low socioeconomic status? Judy

2024-04-08 12:44:39 UTC

Effective coping can reduce negative impact of stress. What are some tips that can help veterans cope with stress? Judy

2024-04-08 12:45:28 UTC

What resources are available to help veterans deal with health problems that requires special equipment? Judy

2024-04-08 12:46:48 UTC

There are many options for older adults when attempting to pick Medicare health care coverage. Provide some information on choosing a health care plan. Judy

2024-04-08 12:47:59 UTC

What are some resources that can be utilized to help older adults stay in their home when they experience health problems? Judy

2024-04-08 12:49:07 UTC

What are some ways in which nurses can build partnerships between local health educators and faith communities relating to collaboration and program support? Judy

2024-04-08 12:49:59 UTC

There is a strong connection between faith and health. How can public health nurses get involved in the activities of a faith community so that the nurse can assess the health of a faith community? Judy

2024-04-08 12:51:20 UTC

With the loss of many rural hospitals some individuals have few or no options to receive treatment. Do you see any solutions to the rural hospitals who are struggling financially and may have shut their doors? Judy

2024-04-08 12:51:49 UTC

Telehealth seems like a good option for individuals living in rural areas, do you see any drawbacks to this type of healthcare? Judy

2024-04-08 12:54:36 UTC

Nurses play an important role in disease management, what are some tips on developing prevention programs particularly in the community. Judy

2024-04-08 12:55:46 UTC

How can nurses get basic information about chronic disease and understanding concepts of self-management to patients most in need of this information? Judy

2024-04-08 12:56:44 UTC

Individuals with substance abuse problems often have mental health problems as well. Do most rehab programs treat both problems or just the substance abuse problem? Judy

2024-04-08 12:57:36 UTC

Are treatment programs covered under health insurance plan and what is the process to get someone enrolled into a treatment program? Judy

2024-04-11 05:37:21 UTC

What is currently being done within the healthcare system to help better serve and improve access/Knowledge to the lower poverty communities even with the lack of staffing? Brenna Johnson

2024-04-11 05:37:38 UTC

How severe is the nursing shortage affecting the access to care for underserved communities? Brenna Johnson

2024-04-11 05:37:55 UTC

Has any new innovations or policies been implemented in order to improve the mental health crisis specifically with veterans? Brenna Johnson

2024-04-11 05:38:10 UTC

Has there been an improvement in increasing awareness of the benefits associated with VA insurance? Brenna Johnson

2024-04-11 05:39:07 UTC

What other benefits arise from shared senior housing? (Improved health, memory, etc) Brenna Johnson

2024-04-11 05:39:24 UTC

Is it covered stay like LTC cares or is Shared senior housing only beneficial to people who have access to these means (wealth, retirement, etc) Brenna Johnson

2024-04-11 05:39:52 UTC

Do you feel spiritual healthcare is assisting and making a difference todays health disparities Brenna Johnson

2024-04-11 05:40:00 UTC

Is Faith-based healthcare hindering the ability of people opening up of health concerns when seeking treatment Brenna Johnson

2024-04-11 05:40:24 UTC

Like other countries in the world would do you think food bans for certain processed foods within the United States would help alleviate or improve communities Brenna Johnson

2024-04-11 05:40:30 UTC

Telehealth is a wonderful thing and has provided an ample amount of access to care for people. Do you feel that communication gets lost when not having person to person care? Brenna Johnson

2024-04-11 05:40:56 UTC

As a healthcare professional do you feel other people within the healthcare underserve or continue to underserve the disabled community? Brenna Johnson

2024-04-11 05:41:02 UTC

As a healthcare professional do you feel other people within the healthcare underserve or continue to underserve the disabled community? Brenna Johnson.

2024-04-11 05:41:28 UTC

What are your thoughts on methadone clinics and would it be beneficial for rural communities to have access to methadone within critical access facilities in order to better serve rural communities that have addiction issues? Brenna Johnson

2024-04-11 05:41:35 UTC

Like Cultural competency training and implementation; do you feel that drug and alcohol competency training and implementations would benefit and potentially improve substance use and other disorders. Brenna Johnson

Makenna Harmon

2024-04-11 07:49:43 UTC

In the past 12 months have you been worried your food would run our before you are able to buy more?

Makenna Harmon

2024-04-11 07:50:54 UTC

In the past 12 months have your utility company threatened to shut of services to your home.

Makenna Harmon

2024-04-11 07:53:24 UTC

Do your feel like you have adequate mental health resources in your community.

Makenna Harmon

2024-04-11 07:54:51 UTC

Do you feel like the VA provides adequate payment for your healthcare services and medications?

Makenna Harmon

2024-04-11 07:57:57 UTC

Do you feel like you receive adequate education on the process of applying for Medicare?

Makenna Harmon

2024-04-11 08:02:28 UTC

Do you feel confident in administering your own medications at home and if not do you feel like you receive adequate help and support?

Makenna Harmon

2024-04-11 08:08:30 UTC

On admission to a hospital, do you feel like you are offered religious services of your choice?

Makenna Harmon

2024-04-11 08:54:32 UTC

Do you feel like your community has appropriate support from their churches and religious organizations?

Makenna Harmon

2024-04-11 09:05:58 UTC

Do you feel like your community has appropriate transportation options that allow you to see specialty services from tertiary hospitals?

Makenna Harmon

2024-04-11 09:41:47 UTC

Do you feel like telehealth services are being offered and used appropriately in your community?

Makenna Harmon

2024-04-11 09:50:36 UTC

Do you believe that your chronic disability affects your mental health? If so, do you feel like you are offered adequate mental health services?

Makenna Harmon

2024-04-11 09:53:21 UTC

Do you feel like you lack resources, and if so, does this affect your overall quality of life?

Makenna Harmon

2024-04-11 09:56:42 UTC

Does anyone in your family also struggle with substance abuse, if so how has that affected your addiction?

Makenna Harmon

2024-04-11 09:58:29 UTC

Do you often feel like you’re are being stereotyped or discriminated against due to your substance abuse?

2024-04-13 19:40:02 UTC

Do you have adequate and weather appropriate clothing?

2024-04-13 19:41:38 UTC

Are you aware of the resources you have available to you that our facility can assist you with? Such as discharging you with a meal, helping to find a bed at a local shelter, and providing medications upon discharge?

2024-04-13 19:42:48 UTC

Do you feel as though you are provided with adequate health care as a veteran? What are some areas you feel could be improved?

2024-04-13 19:43:50 UTC

As a veteran do you feel you have enough support in our community? Can improvements be made?

2024-04-13 19:45:32 UTC

Do you feel as though you have enough resources (meals, medication, ability to maintain hygiene)?

2024-04-13 19:46:22 UTC

Are you worried for your own safety if you were to be left alone in your home? Would you have a way to call for help if you fell and became injured?

2024-04-13 19:46:59 UTC

Is your faith an important factor in providing you with health care?

2024-04-13 19:47:29 UTC

Would you feel more supported if you had a leader in your faith here with you?

2024-04-13 19:48:03 UTC

Will you have access to get your medications living in a rural population?

2024-04-13 19:49:05 UTC

If injured in your rural area, would you have a way to call for help?

2024-04-13 19:49:50 UTC

Is living with your chronic disability interfering with ability to function in our community?

2024-04-13 19:50:41 UTC

Do you feel you have enough support and education in regard to your chronic disability? Would you like any resources that are available to you?

2024-04-13 19:51:46 UTC

Do you want to give up your substance use? Are you ready to receive help and support? Are you willing to try?

2024-04-13 19:52:56 UTC

Are you aware of the resources that we have in the community that are available to you?

2024-04-13 21:44:10 UTC

What resources are available to you in your community to help with basic needs such as shelter, food, shower, etc?

2024-04-13 21:45:25 UTC

Do you feel like there is a way out of your currently situation such as homelessness/poverty?

2024-04-13 21:47:33 UTC

Have you ever thought about self-harming or suicide? Do you feel that there is adequate mental health resources for veterans in your area?

2024-04-13 21:49:16 UTC

Have you struggled to receive health care as a veteran, especially outside of the VA or within the VA?

2024-04-13 21:50:41 UTC

Have you struggled with transportation to attend appointments or pick up prescriptions?

2024-04-13 21:54:41 UTC

Do you leave appointments or the hospital confused about why you had certain procedures or scans performed? Do you know why you are taking all of your medications or just take them because the provider told you to?

2024-04-13 21:56:23 UTC

Do you feel that you can practice or speak about your faith in the hospital setting?

2024-04-13 21:57:37 UTC

How can hospitals/staff do better to accommodate your faith?

2024-04-13 21:59:11 UTC

Has distance ever caused you to avoid getting health care?

2024-04-13 22:03:40 UTC

What are some of the reasons for avoiding health care in your community?

2024-04-13 22:06:11 UTC

Have you ever felt like you are not taken seriously by providers or nurses due to your condition?

2024-04-13 22:08:09 UTC

What resources do you utilize currently and what resources would you like to see in your community?

2024-04-13 22:10:06 UTC

Do you feel comfortable asking for help?

2024-04-13 22:11:24 UTC

Are the resources available to you useful? If not, what changes would you like to see so that they are more effective.

2024-04-14 18:33:54 UTC

Has a lack of reliable transportation kept you from medical appointments, meetings, work or from getting things needed for daily living?

2024-04-14 18:38:06 UTC

What is your living situation? Is it steady, unsteady, or are there any concerns regarding losing it?

2024-04-14 18:49:30 UTC

How often do you feel restless, tense, nervous, or anxious? Not at all, a little, somewhat, quite a bit, or very much?

2024-04-14 18:52:52 UTC

Are there areas of daily living not covered by the VA in which you need further support? Such as food, shelter, transportation, etc?

2024-04-14 18:58:07 UTC

If sought after, are you receiving help with activities of daily living, such as managing finances, meal preparation, shopping, etc.

2024-04-14 18:58:32 UTC

Do you feel isolated or lonely?

2024-04-14 19:06:15 UTC

Are there any spiritual requests regarding your care?

2024-04-14 19:09:09 UTC

Is there a spiritual leader that you wish notified of your hospital stay?

2024-04-14 19:18:39 UTC

Do you have adequate access to healthcare services, such as through transportation or telehealth?

2024-04-14 19:20:53 UTC

Do you have access to food resources allowing for a healthy lifestyle?

2024-04-14 19:24:59 UTC

Does an emotional, mental, or physical condition create difficulties accomplishing your daily tasks?

2024-04-14 19:25:09 UTC

Are your specific needs caused by an emotional, mental, or physical condition being met?

2024-04-14 19:28:02 UTC

Do you wish to receive care regarding any substance you take that is affecting your ability to perform daily tasks?

2024-04-14 19:30:21 UTC

Have you recently received any substance that may modify your needs during your care that may cause symptoms such as withdrawal?

Sara J

2024-04-15 00:31:46 UTC

Is there any call you need to make to your family, place of work or a neighbor?

Sara J

2024-04-15 00:33:35 UTC

Do you have any concerns about how you will continue to receive the treatment the doctor prescribes?

Sara J

2024-04-15 00:35:50 UTC

Do you allow the service animals of veterans to visit them while they are here?

Sara J

2024-04-15 00:37:54 UTC

Do you think a veteran would receive better care in the VA or at some other healthcare organization?

Sara

2024-04-15 00:42:10 UTC

Is someone coming to give you a hand when you leave?

Sara J

2024-04-15 00:45:53 UTC

Do you think that traumatic incidents could be decreased if there was home care broadly available?

Sara J

2024-04-15 00:47:22 UTC

Are you a member of a church and would you like us to call them?

Sara J

2024-04-15 00:49:28 UTC

Do elderly members who belong to a faith organization tend to have better support groups, improved outcomes or decreased likelihood of readmission?

Sara J

2024-04-15 00:51:43 UTC

How do you plan to get you prescriptions when you go home?

Sara J

2024-04-15 00:54:27 UTC

When someone lives in a rural area can you arrange with the pharmacy for them to pick up several months of medication or can you arrange for monthly delivery?

Sara J

2024-04-15 00:55:33 UTC

What are your three biggest concerns about your illness?

Sara J

2024-04-15 01:02:01 UTC

Do you feel that having a chronic illness has a significant effect on the recovery time of the patients who suffer a chronic illness?

Sara J

2024-04-15 01:08:15 UTC

Supplements medications or substances can effect the tests, medications and care you can receive, have you had any of these?

Sara

2024-04-15 01:10:33 UTC

How many of the people who come with substance related trauma, recognize or acknowledge that they may have a substance abuse issue?

Angela

2024-04-15 02:36:22 UTC

How can nurses effectively support homeless or impoverished individuals who may have limited access to technology?

Angela

2024-04-15 02:37:53 UTC

With the rising cost of living, what community resources or partnerships do you recommend nurses leverage to address housing instability among their patients, particularly the challenges of finding affordable housing?

Angela

2024-04-15 02:40:00 UTC

With mental health issues such as PTSD among veterans, what strategies or programs do you recommend for nurses to effectively address mental health in this population?

Angela

2024-04-15 02:41:20 UTC

What are some resources that nurses can utilize to support homeless and/or low-income veterans in accessing healthcare and social services?

Angela

2024-04-15 02:43:03 UTC

How can nurses collaborate with community organizations and local governments to develop solutions for addressing poverty among elderly individuals?

Angela

2024-04-15 02:45:17 UTC

What are some resources for elderly individuals who are at risk for noncompliance with their medications? Due to cost, cognitive issues, and/or complexity.

Angela

2024-04-15 02:46:58 UTC

What resources or training do you offer to assist nurses in providing culturally sensitive care to individuals from various religious backgrounds?

Angela

2024-04-15 02:49:43 UTC

How does the faith community address and support the challenges of mental health and spirituality in today's society?

Angela

2024-04-15 02:51:40 UTC

How accessible do you find healthcare services in your rural community?

Angela

2024-04-15 02:52:13 UTC

What are the most pressing health concerns among individuals in your rural area?

Angela

2024-04-15 02:53:33 UTC

What community resources and support networks are available for nurses when assisting individuals with chronic disabilities?

Angela

2024-04-15 02:55:36 UTC

Do you believe that the use of telemedicine or other virtual care platforms enhances accessibility and quality of care for individuals with chronic disabilities?

Angela

2024-04-15 02:57:28 UTC

What resources and strategies do you recommend for nurses to provide support to individuals struggling with opioid addiction?

Angela

2024-04-15 03:00:50 UTC

With the increasing legalization of THC, what are some resources for nurses to address potential substance use disorders related to THC use and provide appropriate education to support these individuals?

2024-04-16 02:26:07 UTC

Is there a better screening that could replace the SDOH? What are your recommendations?

2024-04-16 02:26:52 UTC

What are long term suggestions for patients who are in the gray area of non-compliance w/ their health but cannot qualify for medicaid and cannot afford sliding scale health?

2024-04-16 02:27:52 UTC

How can the nurse communicate between the VA and the inpatient side? Sometimes it is very difficult to care for these types of patients when little to no records are sent over with transfer?

2024-04-16 02:28:33 UTC

Do you think there will ever be a time when the VA integrates with "care everywhere"? If no, how can we advocate for that policy change?

2024-04-16 02:29:05 UTC

Do you think thee is an opportunity to expand shared senior housing and get state/federal funding?

2024-04-16 02:29:28 UTC

How could you teach/increase compliance with technology for the elderly?

2024-04-16 02:30:09 UTC

When promoting stress management, how can a patient lower their stress while having severe limitations on medications for anxiety and severe limitations on mobility?

2024-04-16 02:30:35 UTC

In your experience, what is the best way to create a long lasting partnership for faith communities?

2024-04-16 02:31:18 UTC

What are your recommendations to gain more knowledge on how to create a telehealth bedside manner where compassion gets across?

2024-04-16 02:31:46 UTC

I have found many elderly patients do not like remote nursing or telehealth, how can we show them the benefits?

2024-04-16 02:32:54 UTC

How would you address a stigma regarding disabilities while communicating between a nurse and a patient? We know time constraints and being very short-staffed is a reality.

2024-04-16 02:33:31 UTC

What can the nurse do for a patient with a disability that needs equipment to communicate with staff but cannot afford it? Long-term speaking.

2024-04-16 02:34:18 UTC

When the pubic health nurse signs off/or are unable to take care of a patient with SAD, they come to local hospitals. How can the burden be eased?

2024-04-16 02:36:37 UTC

I recently encountered a situation where there was a young individual with SAD/ and needed IV abx for six weeks, did not qualify for home health clearly bc of these issues, did not want to go to a rehab or a facility, they were also self-pay. What could possibly be a different systematic model to care for these types of patients instead of staying for 6 weeks?