CORE COMPETENCY 3

B Y: S K Y L A R W I L K E S

CORE COMPETENCY 3
Advance Human Rights and Social, Economic, and
Environmental Justice

PRACTICE BEHAVIOR 3.1

Apply understanding of social, economic, and
environmental justice to advocate for human
rights at the individual and system level.
Learn how NHC Mauldin is funded and how funds
are utilized effectively for patient availability. We
should always consider what can be done to
improve patient care and patient wellness. By
learning what justices are in place for patients,
we can better assist them and give direct care.

PRACTICE BEHAVIOR 3.2

Engage in practices that advance social,
economic, and environmental justice.

Matching patients with available resources that

may help them increase productivity in their lives.
Also making sure the patient is comfortable in the
place they are in.

HOW I HAVE USED THIS COMPETENCY

I have been able to use competency 3.1 by observing
my supervisors in working with patients who have
experienced discrimination and oppression. Empathy
was shown to them by the supervisors to ensure that
they were adequately cared for.
I have been able to use this competency by shadowing
with the NHC admissions department. I was able to see
how Medicare effects patients negatively and
positively. Unfortunately, some patients are often
turned away from NHC due to the fact that they do not
have Medicare. Those who can not afford the rate of to
stay in a room, are referred to other facilities.