research on FQHCs

1. To Prepare:

Review the Week 9 Assignment 1 Instructions provided in this week’s Resources.
Consider the following:
What is an FQHC?
Who are the most likely people to visit an FQHC?
Who are the providers?
What is the providers’ background and motivation to work for an FQHC?
Conduct an online search of the FQHCs in your state or region.
For this Assignment,

Complete the provided Week 9 Assignment 1 Template using information gathered from research on FQHCs in your state or region. Be sure to include the following information:

Template

Identify three FQHCs in your state or region.
Complete all columns related to specific characteristics of the FQHC (e.g., name, location, urban/rural, specific population challenges, job titles/positions offered)
Identify any relevant characteristics, such as socioeconomic status (SES), demographics, transportation options for patients, and other information on these locations that may affect population health.
Short Answer

Explain in a few paragraphs how FQHC services affect continuity of care as it pertains to specific population health outcomes.
2.To Prepare:

Review the Week 9 Assignment 2 Instructions provided in this week’s Resources.
Identify three positions or careers in population health in which you might be interested.
For this Assignment,

Complete the provided Week 9 Assignment 2 template. Be sure to include the following information:

Complete all columns related to specific characteristics of the three positions (e.g., job title, location of position, skills required).
Explain your interest in the position and whether you are a good fit for it as listed.
Explain the skills you still need to attain or improve to be a good fit for the job

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Week 9 Assignment 1

Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs)

Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs) are located in all states. For this assignment, conduct an online search of the FQHCs in your state. Please complete the grid below with the information you have collected.

Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs)

Identify three FQHCs in your state or area.

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