Prof Name Course Name July 18 2024 Student Name Capella University Assessment 2 Mobilizing Care For An Immigrant Population NURSFPX com Do you need Help to complete your Capella Uni MSN FlexPath Class in 1 Billing Call Us Now 516 218 0006 Email us at Contact nursfpx com Website NURSFPX com For Free MSN Sample NURSFPX com free Sample Mobilizing Healthcare for an Immigrant Demographic NURSFPX com Mexico is the largest source of immigrants to the United States with about 10 7 million individuals from Mexico in 2021 making up roughly 24 of the immigrant population These immigrants frequently face obstacles in accessing healthcare services and often have unsatisfactory experiences within the U S healthcare system Historically economic opportunities have attracted Mexican immigrants to the U S since the 1900s with undocumented immigrants being particularly vulnerable to exploitation Approximately 14 of the U S population consists of immigrants from diverse countries each with unique strengths and challenges in their American lives Many immigrants struggle to access healthcare services necessary for addressing their health needs This study focuses on analyzing the healthcare needs of the Mexican population often identified as Hispanics or Latinos Reason for Addressing the Healthcare Needs of a Specific Immigrant Group Criteria for Selection Do you need Help to complete your Capella Uni MSN FlexPath Class in 1 Billing Call Us Now 516 218 0006 Email us at Contact nursfpx com Website NURSFPX com For Free MSN Sample NURSFPX com free Sample The selection of this immigrant group is based on its significant representation within the overall U S immigrant population taking into account their socioeconomic and health status Evaluation of Healthcare Needs Definition of Population Characteristics Mexican immigrants the largest immigrant group in the U S generally skew younger face language barriers and have lower educational attainment Cultural characteristics include a strong emphasis on family well being the predominant use of Spanish and significant influence from Christianity Fatalistic beliefs and levels of acculturation also affect health behaviors within this population Evaluating healthcare needs involves conducting a SWOT analysis to identify the strengths weaknesses opportunities and threats for the population Hispanic immigrants often face barriers such as lack of insurance and language issues However their strong family emphasis can positively influence healthcare outcomes Opportunities include pathways to legal status and insurance while threats involve healthcare facilities denying treatment to undocumented patients and the risk of deportation NURSFPX com Key organizations such as Juntos por la Salud JPLS and the National Alliance for Hispanic Health NAHH play critical roles in providing healthcare services and advocacy for Hispanic communities Collaboration among healthcare professionals nurses policymakers interpreters and these organizations is essential for ensuring accessible care Under the Affordable Care Act ACA undocumented immigrants cannot access health insurance coverage but can purchase private health insurance Emergency care is available to them under Medicaid and Federally Qualified Health Centers FQHCs provide access to prescription drugs and primary care The Emergency Medical Treatment and Labor Act EMTALA ensures that all individuals regardless of financial or legal status receive necessary healthcare services Interpretation of Current Organizational Healthcare Policies Identification of Organizations Stakeholders Do you need Help to complete your Capella Uni MSN FlexPath Class in 1 Billing Call Us Now 516 218 0006 Email us at Contact nursfpx com Website NURSFPX com For Free MSN Sample NURSFPX com free Sample Assumptions Biases Cultural factors fatalistic beliefs spirituality marital status and language proficiency contribute to assumptions and biases affecting healthcare access Addressing these factors is crucial for improving healthcare outcomes for this population Conclusion Evaluation of Two U S Healthcare Policies Understanding the cultural values of undocumented Mexican communities is essential to overcoming barriers related to communication discrimination and cultural factors Collaboration among stakeholders including interpreters healthcare professionals policymakers and organizations like NAHH is vital for providing accessible care The Affordable Care Act ACA and the Emergency Medical Treatment and Labor Act EMTALA significantly impact healthcare access for Hispanic and Latino communities Although the ACA has helped reduce disparities challenges related to English proficiency income and documentation status remain EMTALA requires hospitals to provide necessary treatment and examinations to all patients NURSFPX com American Immigration Council 2021 Immigrants in the United States https www americanimmigrationcouncil org research immigrants in the united states 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