Question

You are to prepare and submit a two-three-page paper that will critique the in-service program and process based on the following headings:

Can some help me start a paper

• Your Presentation : HOW COVID 19 AFFECT PEOPLE WITHDISABILITIES
• Your Group - registration
• The In-Service as a Whole
• Recommendations for Class 2021 based upon lessons learned
• Creation of a Dashboard based upon the totality of the experience. This dashboard should include key indicators of the in-service preparation process, risk areas and timeframes
• Your reflections upon the external evaluations submitted

Write your professional development plan for the next six (6) months

Answer 1

Presentation :- HOW COVID-19 AFFECT PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES.

WHO and public health authorities around the world are taking action to contain the COVID-19 outbreak. Certain populations, such as those with disability, may be impacted more significantly by COVID-19. This impact can be mitigated if simple actions and protective measures are taken by key stakeholders.

Why are additional considerations needed for people with disability during the COVID-19 outbreak?

Actions need to be taken to ensure that people with disability can always access the health - care services and public health information they require, including during the COVID-19 outbreak.

People with disability may be at greater risk of contracting COVID-19 because of :

1. Barriers to implementing basis hygiene measures, such as hand-washing.

2. Difficulty in enacting social distancing because of additional support needs or because they are institutionalized.

3. The need to touch things to obtain information from the environment or for physical support.

4. Barriers to accessing public health information.

Depending on underlying health conditions, people with disability may be at greater risk of developing more severe cases of COVID-19 of they become infected. This may be because of:

* COVID-19 exacerbating existing health conditions, particularly those related to respiratory functions,immune system function, heart disease or diabetes.

* Barriers to accessing health care.

People with disability may also be disproportionately impacted by the outbreak because of serious disruptions to the services they rely on.

The barriers experienced by people with disability can be reduced if key stakeholders take appropriate action.

CONSIDERATIONS FOR ACTIONS

1. Actions for people with disability and their household.

* Reduce your potential exposure to COVID-19.

* Put a plan in place to ensure continuation of the care and support you need.

* Prepare your household for the instance you should contract COVID-19.

* The mental and physical health of household members and caregivers.

2. Actions for government.

* Ensure public health information and communication is accessible.

* Undertake targeted measures for people with disability and their support networks.

* Undertake targeted measures for disability service providers.

3. Actions for the community.

* Basic protection measures to be adopted by the general public.

* Flexible work arrangements and infection control measures to be supported by employers.

* Increased access to stores to be provided by store owners for vulnerable populations.

* Extra support to be provided by family, friends and neighbours for a person with disability.

FEW PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT PLANS FOR NEXT 6 MONTHS.

ACTIONS FOR HEALTH - CARE WORKERS

* Ensure COVID-19 health care is Accessible, Affordable and Inclusive.

* Deliver telehealth for people with disability.

ACTIONS FOR DISABILITY SERVICE PROVIDERS

* Develop and implement service continuity plans.

* Communicate frequently with people with disability and their support networks.

* Reduce potential exposure to COVID-19 during provision of disability services.

* Provide sufficient support for people with disability who have complex needs.