Impact of Funding Sources, Policy and Legislation Answer 2 for NURS FPX 4060 Assessment 2 Community Resources

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Impact of the Organization’s Work

The work of the American Red Cross has positive impact on health and safety needs of the American and global communities. The services offered by the organization minimizes the impacts of unforeseen disasters on the population. Services such as food, clothing and shelter support reduce the negative harms that disasters have on the population. The services offered by the organization also reduce the morbidity and mortality rates in global societies during disasters. For example, having the trained staffs provide the essential care services reduce the overall burden of disease and injuries in a population during a disaster (American Red Cross, n.d.-e). Nurses can become involved with the American Red Cross in a number of ways. They can work as advocates for the initiatives of the organization such as health education and blood donation campaigns. Nurses can also be part of the response team involved in disaster response, management, mitigation, and recovery. Nurses can also ambassadors of the organization by creating awareness among the population on the ways and need for supporting the American Red Cross to achieve its mission and vision.

Conclusion

The American Red Cross is a non-profit organization that was established to meet the needs of the vulnerable populations in America and other parts of the world. The organization relies mainly from support from the government and donors. The organization engages in activities that contribute to health, safety, and public health. Therefore, nurses should explore the ways in which they can contribute to the success of the American Red Cross in achieving its mission and vision.

References

American Red Cross. (n.d.-a). Careers. Retrieved from https://www.redcross.org/about-us/careers.html

American Red Cross. (n.d.-b). Mission & Values. Retrieved from https://www.redcross.org/about-us/who-we-are/mission-and-values.html

American Red Cross. (n.d.-c). Nursing & Health. Retrieved from https://www.redcross.org/about-us/who-we-are/nursing-health.html

American Red Cross. (n.d.-d). Our History. Retrieved from https://www.redcross.org/about-us/who-we-are/history.html

American Red Cross. (n.d.-e). Red Cross Stories. Retrieved from https://www.redcross.org/about-us/who-we-are/red-cross-stories.html

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