ASHFORD HCA 430 Week 3 DQ 1 Continuum of Care

ASHFORD HCA 430 Week 3 DQ 1 Continuum of Care

Continuum of Care. Luday (2003) contends that effective healthcare programs provide assistance across the continuum of care and address a person’s physical, psychological, and social capacity.

Identify a program that exists in your community that provides care to one of the following vulnerable populations:

§ High-risk mothers and infants

§ Chronically ill and disabled

§ Persons living with HIV/AIDS

§ Mentally Ill and Disabled

§ Alcohol or Substance Abusers

§ Suicide or Homicide Prone

§ Abusing Families

§ Homeless Persons

§ Immigrants and Refugees

Describe the program and answer the following questions: What are the strengths of the program?

What are the potential weaknesses of the program? Does the program provide a comprehensive approach by addressing the physical, psychological and social capacity of the person? Your initial post should be 250-300 words and utilize a minimum of one scholarly source, cited in APA format. Respond to at least two of your classmates’ postings.