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Service Learning : Supporting Community Health after a Hurricane

Service Learning : Supporting Community Health after a Hurricane. Bonnie K. Webster, MS, RN, BC M. Kay Sandor, PhD, RN, LPC, AHN-BC University of Texas Medical Branch School of Nursing Galveston, Texas. Objectives. Describe the effects of Hurricane Ike Identify the process of recovery

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Service Learning : Supporting Community Health after a Hurricane

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  1. Service Learning:Supporting Community Health after a Hurricane Bonnie K. Webster, MS, RN, BC M. Kay Sandor, PhD, RN, LPC, AHN-BC University of Texas Medical Branch School of Nursing Galveston, Texas

  2. Objectives Describe the effects of Hurricane Ike Identify the process of recovery Discuss the needs assessment Describe the service learning activity

  3. Background - Hurricane Ike • Galveston Island – Barrier Island September 13, 2008 Category 3 Storm Surge –10-12 feet • Flooding covered most of the Island

  4. The Effects of Hurricane Ike • Eight of nine churches flooded Five churches destroyed Individual parishes merged Feelings of loss and anger • Effects on body, mind, and spirit (PTSD-PISD)

  5. The Process of Recovery Stewardship leaders gathered Feelings of loss/suffering expressed Ministries were merged New leaders emerged Churches re-opened and rebuilt

  6. Sacred Heart Holy Rosary St. Patrick Mary, Star of the Sea Our Lady by the Sea Fr. John Bok

  7. The Needs Assessment Needs unknown Survey developed Collaboration among ministry leaders Strategy for data collection defined Parish priests actively involved

  8. Data CollectionSurvey Topics Demographics Parish organizations Religious education Pastoral care Senior ministry Special projects Liturgical/Sacramental Parish care needs

  9. Data CollectionCommunity Service Learning Students enlisted in service learning Data collection Data entry

  10. Data CollectionSurvey Findings 646 responses Findings significant to health ministry Health Fair – 264 (41%) BP screening Blood glucose screening Cholesterol screening Flu shots – 234 (36%) Anointing of the sick – 233 (36%) Health tips in bulletin – 202 (31%)

  11. The Service Learning Activity InterprofessionalHealthy Living Event Blending of faculty service and academia Existing model utilized Health education and screening provided Meeting the needs of diverse community Ethnic Economic

  12. Healthy Living Event Held in parish facility on Sunday Stations organized to facilitate flow 3 student leaders emerged 10 stations set up Clients directed to follow the design Services provided included Screening Health Education Counseling Referrals

  13. Health Living EventService Learning Outcome 150 parishioners served 46 nursing students 14 medical students 5 health professions students 8 nursing faculty 1 health professions faculty

  14. Conclusions Hurricane Ike devastated the entire Island Catholic faith community torn apart Significant effects on mind, body and spirit Activity served to reunite the former parishes Integration between personal and professional

  15. I do not believe that sheer suffering teaches. If suffering alone taught, all the world would be wise, since everyone suffers. To suffering must be added mourning, understanding, patience, love, openness and the willingness to remain vulnerable. Anne Morrow Lindbergh

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