Little Sisters of the Poor

Emily Wilson, Ashli Bandy, Christine Randazzo, Siarra Stith, Kayla Lawson
Community Core
History
Demographics
-Nice, welcoming community
-Diverse population
-Neighborhoods and stores nearby
-Admission is open to low-
-Residents live at facility
income elderly persons at least
-Meals are prepared and provided -
65 years old – regardless of
Building is clean with no odor in the
race/ethnicity, culture,
environment and has nice aesthetics -
nationality, or religion
Multiple recreation/community areas
-Gift shop and outdoor areas to hang
out and mingle
-Beautician comes to pamper
residents
 Community Core
Ethnicity
-Residents are from all over
-There are residents from Greece,
Russia, Italy and other areas of the
United States.
-Many residents grew up in the
Richmond area as well!
Values and Beliefs
-The facility has Catholic Mass each day at 11 am
-There are many different religious symbols
throughout the building such as crosses
-The sisters are a major key to helping the facility
run smoothly. The landscape is maintained
beautifully and has several patios and gardens.
-Values of LSP include Reverence, Family Spirit,
Humble Service, Compassion, Stewardship
-Values of Bon Secours include Human Dignity,
Integrity, Compassion, Stewardship, and Service
Upstream Factors
Physical Environment:
-The community is well-kept and clean. There is a beautiful pathway of flowers at the entrance that
captures visitors attention

-Different sections of housing are available including independent living, assisted living, and a
medicaid approved nursing care unit

-There are bird cages and bird baths on the top floor that residents can view

-There is an arts and craft station

-Auditorium for entertainment and activities

-Handmade gifts created by residents are for sale in the gift shop

Health & Social Services: Most residents take scheduled medications for their chronic illnesses which
is given by nurses, med techs and in-house providers. Transportation is available for outside provider
appointments, podiatrists, dental services, etc.
Upstream Factors
Economy: Residents have a need for long term care and are of low income.

Transportation & Safety: There are sidewalks, rails, and emergency buttons to help
residents with safety. The residents use walkers, wheelchairs, and other assistive
devices to help with fall prevention. The building is easily accessible for wheelchairs
both indoors and outdoors and is equipped with multiple ramps.

Education: There is a library on site and a computer for residents to use. Books are
donated to the facility for residential use as well. These are great resources for
residents to exercise their cognitive function.
 Population Factors
-Elderly

-Unable to afford assisted living

-low-income population

-Chronic illness

-Sisters and staff are present to support and care for

the residents, which strengthens the resident’s
resilience.
Health Care System Factors
➢ The Sisters
➢ Nurse: LPN, RN, etc.
➢ Medication Aide/ Technician
➢ CNA
➢ Occupational Therapist
➢ Physical Therapist
➢ Speech Therapist
➢ Activity Coordinator
➢ Activity Assistants
Nursing Activities

➢ Staff members are constantly

interacting and planning activities with
patients to maintain and improve
psychosocial/mental health.

➢ They also assist with managing

medications and meals for residents,
and help with ADL’s.
Population Health Outcomes - U.S. Statistical Data

➢ The overall health of this population include:

○ Elderly
○ Dementia
○ Diabetes
○ Inability to care for themselves
○ Use walkers and wheelchairs to mobilize

➢ The leading cause of death in this community is

related to:
○ Ongoing chronic illnesses/old age.
Reflect on Community
General Appearance: This facility is such a beautiful community that is well maintained
and very clean!

Strengths include the undefining love the caregivers have for the residents. Staff
members are constantly engaging with residents and encouraging them to interact and
keep them going!

Weaknesses include the nuns having to slowly close down different facilities because
there are not enough oncoming nuns to “take over” and continue to run the facility
following the mission of the Sisters.
-Another weakness is that many patients seemed “bored” or uninterested in participating
in activities. This can be challenging for staff but they continue to work on offering
various activities to try to keep it fun!
Reflect on Community
General health of the community: The
residents have chronic illnesses, mental
delays (dementia/old age), and low
income

Potential Problems: Getting residents to

participate in group activities can be
challenging, but staff members are
trying hard to help them keep busy and
stay active.
Reflect on Community
➢ Recommendations:
○ Improve communication with the staff; there were occasions where the
staff did not communicate with each other and they thought a
resident was lost.
○ Encourage residents to do more for themselves; keep them mobile and
active.
○ Encourage residents to interact with one another.
○ Provide weekly or daily walks for those who are still able to ambulate
○ Provide more healthy food options at all meal times
○ Have appropriate snack times and offer healthy snacks
References

Ellenbecker C.H., & Fawcett, J. (2015). A proposed conceptual model of nursing and population health. Nursing Outlook,

63 (3), 288-298. doi: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.outlook.2015.01.009.