Phase 3: Analyzing the Aggregate Strengths and Weaknesses

DESCRIBING THE AGGREGATE 7

NOTE: If a component is absent, student receives a zero for that component.

Describing the Aggregate

Tanyanika McMillian

South University

The selected aggregate for this project is the city of Spartanburg in South Carolina. The formation of this city took place in 1785 and is named after a local militia that used to operate during the revolutionary war. The incorporation of the city took place in 1831 and was nicknamed the “Hub City” because it had several railroads that formed wheel hubs. The rationale for selecting this city is that it was named one of USA Today’s least healthy cities in the country. Most of the residents are obese, have suffered a heart attacks, or living in poverty .

MAP-IT is a tool for implementing the Healthy People 2020 in the community. The tool helps to mobilize partners, evaluating the inadequacies of your community, formulating and executing a plan to reach the Healthy People 2020 goals and analyzing the improvement of the population (ODPHP, 2014). I will mobilize health organizations to form a group to improve the health of the people and then assess the specific health needs of the community. The partners will then plan on the most appropriate approach to meet the aggregate’s health needs and implement them according to the identified plan. The last step will be to track whether the implemented plan has met the identified needs and improved the health of the aggregate .

The city of Spartanburg is largely served by Spartanburg Regional Healthcare System (SRHS), which is a not-for-profit health care system with a 588-bed teaching and research hospital and other small hospitals. SRHS meets, supports and advocates evidence-based practice by providing cost-effective and patient-centered care and treatment services (Spartanburg Regional Healthcare System, 2017). SRHS collaborates with other hospitals and medical centers in offering these services and make health services accessible to all city residents .

The city of Spartanburg has a population of 37,375; 16,610 males and 20,631 females. The city has 17,971 housing units for both owner and renter occupied. The median age of the city residents is 37.1 years. The city residents have a median household income of $33,600. The majority of the residents are below the age of 65 years (Esri, 2015).

Population 2015 by age (2015)
0-4	6.9%
5-9	6.2%
10-14	5.5%
15-24	17.1%
25-34	12.1%
35-44	10.6%
45-54	12.2%
55-64	12.6%
64-74	9.0%
75-84	5.0%
85+	2.8%
18+	78.1%

Information obtained from the interview of a person familiar to the selected aggregate

I interviewed one of the physicians at the Spartanburg Regional Healthcare System who has worked at the organization for 12 years. According to the medical doctor, the major health problems faced by the residents of the city are those related to the lifestyle choices. The doctor confirmed previous data that few of the residents engage in physical exercises or observe healthy lifestyles. The doctor stated that many of the people are obese, live with high blood pressure, have diabetes, and suffer the risks from heart disease and other related conditions. The interview is of the opinion that these health problems have made many residents in this city have very poor health and he admits that the city ranks among the lowest healthy cities in the country.

The physician stated that the SRHS is working towards solving the problem by offering both preventive and medical care for the residents. The center also educates people of the different ways to improve their lives and healthier lifestyle changes in moderation. The need for a healthy lifestyle is underscored by the fact that many daily lifestyle practices involve considerations of health outcomes (Cockerham, 2005).

Questionnaire

Interviewed one of the physicians at Spartanburg Regional Healthcare System

How long have you worked at SRHS?
What has been your experiences at serving the City of Spartanburg?
What are the major health problems facing the residents of the city?
How do these health problems affect the lives of the residents?
What can be done to solve these problems and what is the SRHS doing towards achieving these solutions?
What do you see as the future of the healthy state of the city?

References

Esri. (2015). City of Spartanburg, SC- Market Profile .

Chappell, N., & Funk, L. (2004). Lay perceptions of neighbourhood health. Health & Social Care in the

Community, 12(3), 243-253. doi:10.1111/j.1365-2524.2004.00493.x

Cockerham, W. (2005). Health Lifestyle Theory and the Convergence of Agency and Structure. Journal of Health and Social Behavior, 46(1), 51-67. Retrieved from http://www.jstor.org/stable/4147653

ODPHP. (2014). MAP-IT: A Guide to Using Healthy People 2020 in Your Community. Retrieved from Healthy people.gov: https://www.healthypeople.gov/2020/tools-and-resources/Program-Planning

Spartanburg Regional Healthcare System. (2017). Care & Treatment. Retrieved from Spartanburg Regional Healthcare System: https://www.spartanburgregional.com/care-treatment/

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Assignment Components

Selected and described an aggregate.

No clear aggregate is selected.

An aggregate is selected but the description is unclear.

An aggregate is selected and briefly described it but with missing elements.

An aggregate is selected and thoroughly and completely described it following the areas listed in the assignment.

[4x 3 = 12 pts]

Utilized and explained

MAP-IT in the assessment process.

MAP-IT is not

discussed.

MAP-IT is mentioned

but not described.

MAP-IT is described

without link to how it guides in the aggregate assessment.

Thoroughly described

and utilized MAP-IT to explain the assessment process

of the selected aggregate.

[4 x 2 = 8 pts]

Explained how the

local clinic meets, supports, and advocates for EBP.

Lacks information on

organization’s

supporting activities.

Identified the activities

of the organization that promote EBP.

Discussed

organization’s

involvement in EBP.

Thoroughly explained

the organization’s process for meeting, supporting, and advocating EBP.

[4 x 2 = 8 pts]

Included demographic

and statistical information of the selected aggregate.

Lacks demographic

and statistical information.

Briefly identified

demographics of the selected aggregate.

Briefly discussed the

statistics of the selected aggregate.

Discussed and

described demographic and statistical information of the selected aggregate.

[2 x 3 = 6 pts] Limited identification of demographics.

Presented information

obtained from

Lacks interview

Interviewee is not an

Presented an

appropriate interview,

Presented an

appropriate interview,

[4 x 2 = 8 pts]

interview of people

who are familiar with the selected aggregate.

information.

appropriate selection.

covering at least one

aspect of demographic or statistical information.

thoroughly explaining

pertinent information from the aggregate.

Developed a well-

planned questionnaire for obtaining information from interviewee pertaining to the aggregate.

Lacks questionnaire.

Questionnaire is weak

in presenting appropriate questions to guide the interview.

Developed

appropriate questions for the questionnaire but the information is lacking from the interview.

Developed a well-

planned

questionnaire, leading to an informative interview with information that enhances knowledge about the aggregate.

[4 x 2 = 8 pts]

Cited at least two journal articles as

references for ideas in your work.

Cited one source and it was not a journal

article.

Cited two sources but they were not journal

articles.

Cited one source that was a journal article.

Cited two journal articles.

[4 x 1 = 4 pts]

Written Components

Organization

Introduction Thesis Transitions Conclusion

Introduction is limited or missing entirely.

The paper lacks a thesis statement.

Transitions are infrequent, illogical, or missing entirely.

Conclusion is limited or missing entirely.

Introduction is present but incomplete or

underdeveloped.

The paper is loosely organized around a thesis that may have to be inferred.

Transitions are sporadic.

Conclusion is present, but incomplete or underdeveloped.

Introduction has a clear opening, provides background

information, and

states the topic.

The paper is organized around an arguable, clearly stated thesis statement.

Transitions are appropriate and help the flow of ideas.

Conclusion summarizes main argument and has a

Introduction catches the reader’s attention, provides compelling

and appropriate

background info, and clearly states the topic.

The paper is well organized around an arguable, focused thesis.

Thoughtful transitions clearly show how ideas relate.

Conclusion leaves the reader with a sense of

4 x 2 = 8 pts]

			clear ending.	closure and provides concluding insights.
Usage and Mechanics Grammar Spelling Sentence structure	Writing contains numerous errors in spelling, grammar, and/or sentence structure that severely interferes with readability and comprehension.	Errors in spelling and grammar exist that somewhat interfere with readability and/or comprehension.	Writing follows conventions of spelling and grammar throughout. Errors are infrequent and do not interfere with readability or comprehension.	The paper is basically error free in terms of mechanics. Grammar and mechanics help establish a clear idea and aid the reader in following the writer’s logic.	[4 x 2 = 8 pts]
APA Elements Attribution Paraphrasing Quotations	No attempt at APA format.	APA format is attempted to paraphrase, quote, and cite, but errors are significant.	Using APA format, accurately paraphrased, quoted, and cited in many spots throughout when appropriate or called for. Errors present are somewhat minor.	Using APA format, accurately paraphrased, quoted, and cited throughout the presentation when appropriate or called for. Only a few minor errors present.	4 x 1 = 4 pts]
				Subtotal
Timeliness					Late Work Penalty:
				Total Score	74 / 80

Tan, overall good start to the capstone. The demographics were very limited and you left out some important one. Look at the assignment again for ideas.

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