How plain language is a tool that can be used to effectively

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Question: The philosophical concepts of personal and organizational level health literacy. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) states that personal health literacy is the degree to which individuals have the ability to find, understand, and use information and services to inform health-related decisions and actions for themselves and others. Organizational health literacy is the degree to which organizations equitably enable individuals to find, understand, and use information and services to inform health-related decisions and actions for themselves and others. You have also learned how plain language is a tool that can be used to effectively address health disparities related to health literacy.

Develop a two-page fact sheet on a health topic of your choice. Should demonstrate plain language writing and design principles or describe characteristics of a health-literate healthcare organization.

- Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion Health Literacy Online Strategies Checklist
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Plain Language and Resources
- Developing a Plan in Your Organization
Assignment Directions:

Demonstrates the ability to accurately discuss the following concepts: health literacy, resilience theory, and plain language.
Writing demonstrates an accurate understanding of Federal Plain Language by incorporating 4-5 guidelines or concepts.
Accurately discusses a health topic of their choice, with no errors or misconceptions.
Includes at least 3 APA references

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