Focus on a Global Health Concern and Its Impact on the Community.
The global health concern that has impacted my community is the Corona Virus 19 Pandemic. Several people have reportedly been killed in my community and the world at large. The Covid19 is purported to have originated in China, in December 2019. Although some vaccines have been v, there is no particular one that has been confirmed. The pandemic has not only affected the community health-wise but also impacted the economy. That is, it halted many operations, thereby infringing sources of income for scores of people. Nevertheless, the world health organization, in unison with other health agencies, are working together to find a solution to the catastrophe. Millions of people have been rendered jobless, and particularly in the US, 14.7% of the population were unemployed as per April 2020. That was the highest rate recorded in a decade. Although the economies are gradually reopening, the impact it has left on the middle class, especially the working class is significant. Some of the main sectors affected included transportation, education, and tourism. Therefore, people who worked under these departments were severely affected.
Electronic health record (EHR) is one of the latest advancements made to increase the efficiency of delivery in the health system. Surveillance data that can be pulled from an EHR include the historical records of patients. The system stores all the information regarding the health status of patients. Thus, making it easy for doctors to analyze and study the conditions before deciding the most effective method. The second type of data that can be obtained from the system is health billing and insurance information. Besides, the system keeps allergy information to guide the doctors while prescribing medication. Other data include patient demographics, results of lab tests, immunization dates, radiology images if available and progress notes (Health Information Technology, 2020). The electronic health record system, therefore, acts as a dashboard that contains all the relevant data concerning the patient’s status at a glance. The system saves time required in interpreting and retrieving patient’s information since they can be accessed at a glance. Furthermore, it facilitates the transfer of data from one department to another with ease.
The FDA Drug Information shared a tweet on the use of chloroquine and hydroxychloroquine in treating the Covid19 Virus. The institution revoked the use of the drugs with immediate effect on June 15th after finding it unhealthy. Although the world leaders welcomed the Tweet with mixed reactions; however, it is likely to impact the collaborative trends in the community health since this is a matter is of global concern. The Covid19 pandemic has unified medical research institutions across the world, and therefore, more collaborative solution finding is likely to be embraced in the future. For instance, governments are expected to pull resources to support the research the solutions to drugs. Most importantly, the tweet points to the evidence that government agencies regardless of the departments, are more likely to work together than ever. For instance, the Foods and Drugs Administration rejected the drug, yet it was the mandate of the World Health Organization to caution people. Hence, indicating that the future of research will be achieved through a cohesive framework. That is, combining all the related departments in health, including nutrition, foods safety, among others.
Humanity above Pandemics
Let us join hands together and combat all emerging global pandemics. We have endured and survived severe diseases including SARS, H1N1, Chicken Pox and the Covid series. We are stronger together, and the cohesive spirit will save humanity forever.