Partnerships in Quality Improvement in the Community

Partnerships in Quality Improvement in the Community

 

Collaboration with organizations, associations, and partners within the community is necessary for the positive health outcomes of its aggregates. One such partnership is United Nations International Children’s Emergency Fund (UNICEF). This organization assists communities in preventing malnutrition in children and women by providing nutritious and safe quality food, healthcare, and water, among other things (UNICEF, n.d). Other organizations include, but are not limited to the American Red Cross, local food banks and homeless shelters, battered women’s shelters, RAM clinics, and local churches. These partnerships are essential in providing needed care and support to aggregates within the community, allowing for improved health and quality of life.

References

Stanhope, M., & Lancaster, J. (2019). Public Health Nursing: Population-Centered Health Care in the Community (10th ed.). Elsevier.

UNICEF. (n.d). Nutrition. https://www.unicef.org/nutrition