NR443 W4 Part2 Direct Care Project Part 2 Air Quality: Planning the Presentation Instructions

Direct Care Project Part 2: Air Quality Flag Program Presentation Guide for Nursing Students

Implementing the Air Quality Flag Program in local organizations safeguards vulnerable groups from air pollution health hazards while promoting community wellness initiatives.

Directions

Create a PowerPoint presentation recommending the use of the Air Quality Flag Program to an organization using the template provided. Engaging with this program can empower communities to make informed decisions about outdoor activities based on real-time air quality data. See the assignment directions and tutorial for suggestions and best practices. Review the week’s readings prior to starting on your presentation and understand the Air Quality Flag Program before starting this assignment.

Steps to Follow

1. Identify an organization that could benefit from the Air Quality Flag Program.
   1. Ideas: schools, churches, nursing homes, hospitals, daycares (places where vulnerable populations may have outdoor activities)
   2. Reach out to the organization’s leadership to set up a time you can present your findings and information about the Air Quality Flag Program. Focusing on organizations that serve children or the elderly can highlight the program’s direct benefits to those most at risk.
      1. You are encouraged to have a few organizations in mind in case of rejection or conflicting schedules.
   3. You are only required to have one leadership member present for presentation, but more are encouraged and welcome. If more than one person in leadership is interested, you can present to all at the same time or individually. You are encouraged to set a date and time(s) for your presentation for some time Saturday of Week 5 through Saturday of Week 6 to allow ample time to complete the Week 6 Part 4 Evaluation assignment. Tailoring your approach to the organization’s schedule shows respect for their time and increases participation chances.
2. Conduct additional research related to air quality and the problem as identified in your Community Health Assessment and Diagnosis assignment findings. Gathering current data strengthens the relevance of your presentation to local issues.
3. Download the PowerPoint Presentation Template.
4. Create a PowerPoint presentation with speaker notes (8-15 slides not including introduction or references) for the organizational leadership that includes:

• Community description
  • Basic demographic data (i.e. population, size, education, poverty levels, etc.)
  • Relevant epidemiological data from Community Assessment and Diagnosis assignment. Presenting this information sets the stage for understanding community-specific challenges.
  • Including lung disease data in your community. This data should relate to the vulnerable populations that the organization cares for. Example: If you are presenting to a school, then childhood asthma cases are relevant. If you are presenting to a nursing home, then COPD data is relevant, if you are presenting to a church, then all data may be relevant. Linking data to the audience makes the content more impactful and relatable.
• Problem description
  • Comprehensive overview of pollution and air quality concerns.
  • Include any contributing factors specific to your community (e.g. location—is it near a factory or something known for releasing toxins? Are there agricultural activities nearby? Do people leave their cars running during hot or cold seasons that emit exhaust in areas were vulnerable populations are outside? Is there a landfill nearby?) Highlighting local factors helps the audience see the immediate relevance to their setting.
• Air Quality Flag Program description
  • Elements of the program
    • What is it?
    • Cost?
    • Outreach materials available? (available on website) Detailing these elements clarifies the program’s practicality for everyday use.
  • Use
    • How does it work?
  • Example:
    • How could it be used in your selected organization to help your identified vulnerable population?
  • Outcomes:
    • How could the Air Quality Flag Program impact the problem? Exploring potential outcomes demonstrates the program’s value in reducing health risks.
• Community Resources
  • Describe one community resource related to the lung disease(s) you described.
  • Cover 4 A’s: affordability, accessibility, acceptability, availability for the resource Evaluating these aspects ensures the resource is truly beneficial for the community.
• Implications for practice
  • Provide a comprehensive overview of the impact to the selected audience— school, church, nursing home, daycare, etc.
  • What does this data mean for them?
  • Use at least one scholarly reference as support Connecting implications to real-world application motivates organizational adoption.
  • How could the implementation of Air Quality Flag Program *into their organization* impact population health outcomes and vulnerable populations?
• Conclusion
  • Summary and importance to improving population health outcomes. Include:
  • Community demographic and epidemiological data
  • Problem
  • Program description
  • Resources
  • Implications
  • Importance to improving population health outcomes Wrapping up with these key points reinforces the presentation’s core message.
• Reference slide
  • Minimum of 3 references. Should include references for Air Quality Flag Program, community data, and at least one scholarly source. Utilize more references as needed.
• Q&A slide

5. See rubric, submission details, and best practices. Following these ensures your work meets academic standards and effectively communicates the program’s benefits.

Exploring air quality initiatives like the Flag Program aligns with broader public health goals to reduce environmental health disparities. Nursing professionals play a vital role in advocating for such programs to protect at-risk groups. Integrating community-specific data into presentations can drive meaningful change in organizational policies. Resources from environmental agencies further support evidence-based recommendations for better air quality management.

Learning Materials/Resources

• Brook, R. D., et al. (2021). Air Pollution and Cardiovascular Disease: Recent Advances and Implications for Public Health. Journal of the American College of Cardiology, 77(10), 1280-1295. Available on Google Scholar.
• Manisalidis, I., et al. (2020). Environmental and Health Impacts of Air Pollution: A Review. Frontiers in Public Health, 8, 14. doi:10.3389/fpubh.2020.00014. Available on PubMed.
• Khomenko, S., et al. (2021). Premature Mortality Due to Air Pollution in European Cities: A Health Impact Assessment. The Lancet Planetary Health, 5(3), e121-e134. Available on Google Scholar.
• Schraufnagel, D. E., et al. (2019). Air Pollution and Noncommunicable Diseases: A Review by the Forum of International Respiratory Societies’ Environmental Committee, Part 1: The Damaging Effects of Air Pollution. Chest, 155(2), 409-416. Available on ScienceDirect.
• Fuller, R., et al. (2022). Pollution and Health: A Progress Update. The Lancet, 399(10341), 2501-2504. Available on Google Scholar.