Guidelines for Community Assessment Presentation and Paper

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Guidelines for Community Assessment Presentation and Paper

Nurses must be able to knowledgeably plan services for individuals, families and the community.  In order to effectively plan, it is essential that you are aware of the resources specific to the community a client resides in to allow for identification of health-related resources and to understand gaps in services. A windshield survey is conducted from a car and provides a visual overview of a community. Conditions and trends in the community that could affect the health of the population should be noted. This data provides background and context for working with individuals and families in their community.

 

Focus on chapter 12: Community Assessment and Evaluation. Review Stanhope’s Community Assessment Instructions. This assignment has three portions.  You will use part one to develop part two, and three. Please plan accordingly and allow enough time to thoroughly collect your data. The community you assess can be the one you live in or one you want to live in.

 

Part 1: Research

  1. Conduct a Community Assessment.
    1. See Ch. 12: Community Assessment and Evaluation.
    2. Submit a summary of the methods used to conduct the assessment.
  2. You will be assessing the community where you live.
    1. Determine the geographic parameters.
    2. Describe the assigned community.
    3. Discuss the type of community (e.g. geographic, environmental, rural, or urban).
  3. Conduct the Windshield survey.
    1. See Windshield Survey Guide: “How to Perform a Windshield Survey”. (below)
    2. See Table 12.3-page 220 Windshield Survey Components as a guide.
  4. Gather assessment data on the identified community.
    1. Gather primary community assessment data on the identified community
    2. Gather secondary community assessment data on the identified community
  5. Assess for potential environmental hazards
    1. Assess air, water, soil, etc. through an Internet search on your community using the website http://scorecard.goodguide.com/
    2. Make note if any of the environmental hazards are leading cause of identified needs.
  6. Identify the community
    1. Needs (primary, secondary, or tertiary health needs)
    2. Strengths
    3. Weaknesses
  7. Relate the identified community needs, strengths, and weaknesses to
    1. Healthy People 2020
    2. Texas Health Care Report (www.texashealthcarereport.org)
    3. Determine similarities and differences

 

 

 

 

 

Part 2: Written Portion

Written Portion

  1. Prepare a formal paper using APA format 6th Ed. 12pt font New Times Roman, double spaced. 2-4-page limit not including the cover page and reference pages.
  2. ALL references and sources must be cited in APA format.
  3. Scholarly writing at the university level is expected. (No abstract required)

Your paper should be set up in the following outline, use the roman numerals (I, II, III, etc.) as First level headings. Use the letters (a, b, c, etc.) to develop the required content under each heading. Submit Written portion to the assigned Dropbox by Sunday 10:59PM.

 

Cover Page

 

  1. Introduction
    1. Use research to explain what a community assessment is and why they are important.
    2. Use research to describe the BSN’s role in community health.
  2. Community Assessment
    1. Include a summary of the key findings from Part 1.
    2. Include key points from the windshield assessment.
  • Community Diagnosis
    1. Identify two (2) wellness diagnosis, for the community assessed based on the identified needs, strengths, and weaknesses.
    2. Identify two (2) Risk diagnosis, for the community assessed based on the identified needs, strengths, and weaknesses.
  1. Recommendations
    1. Provide recommendations for community level interventions based on the chosen community diagnosis.
    2. Use research to support the rationale for the chosen interventions.

Reference Page

 

Part 3: Power Point Presentation

Verbal Portion

  1. Prepare a 15-20-minute presentation, using10-15 Power point slides not including a cover slide and reference slides.
  2. Post the Presentation in the assigned Forums by Friday 10:59PM
  3. Respond to two peers’ presentations by Sunday 10:59PM asking a positive thought-provoking question.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Community Assessment Presentation and Paper Rubric
Part (2) Two: Formal Paper 50% Possible Points  
·       Introduction

o   Use research to explain what a community assessment is and why they are important.

o   Use research to describe the BSN’s role in community health.

 10  
·       Community Assessment

o   Include a summary of the key findings from Part 1.

o   Include key points from the windshield assessment.

 10  
·       Community Diagnosis

o   Identify two (2) wellness diagnosis

o   Identify two (2) Risk diagnosis

 10  
·       Recommendations

o   Provide recommendations for community level interventions based on the chosen community diagnosis.

o   Use research to support the rationale for the chosen interventions.

 10  
·       APA formatting

o   Cover page, reference page

o   Correct formatting throughout paper

 10  
Part (3) Two: Presentation 50% Possible Points  
  • Cover Slide with title of Presentation and student name
    • Reference slide with all listed in APA format
    • Cited any images, tables, graphs as appropriate.
 10  
  • Presentation Objectives

o   Introduce presentation topic(s) and objectives

    • Presentation stayed focused on required objectives
    • Provided accurate, easy to understand information
  • Complete presentation within allotted time (15 minutes)
 10  
  • Utilize effective professional presentation skills
    • Maximum of 5-6 bullets per PowerPoint slide
    • Used professional PowerPoint template
    • PowerPoint template remained the same, with same color scheme and font size was easy to read
 10  
  • Demonstrate effective communication skills
    • Used PowerPoint bullet points to guide presentation:
      (Did not read slides)
    • Spoke loudly enough to hear
    • Used professional language with no slang or colloquialisms
 10  
·       Posted Presentation in the Forum by assigned due date to allow for peer review.

·       Responded to a minimum of two peer presentations, with positive thought-provoking questions.

 10  
Total Points 100  

Resources for Part 1:

 

How to Perform a Windshield Survey

A windshield survey relies on observations for data and other information instead of directing questions to participants. The windshield surveys got its name because many of these projects are done while the observers sit in a car. You also can perform a windshield survey by walking through the targeted area.

Step 1

Develop survey questions that fit the definition and capabilities of a windshield survey. For example, if you want to assess the recycling program in your town, you would write down questions related to the number of recycling bins each house puts out and the types of material you see–and don’t see–in the bins.

Step 2

Gather together maps of the areas you will be surveying. Map out the route you will take through the neighborhood or other area in question, along with an alternate route. Determine what time period(s) the survey will need to be taken and how many survey takers you will need.

Step 3

Be sure to have plenty of supplies, such as pens, clipboards and paper on which to take notes in addition to the survey questions. Don’t forget water and snacks if you will be on the road for long periods of time.

Step 4

To make their observations, you will need to drive as slowly as possible, but avoid holding up traffic, especially in densely-populated areas. Survey takers should take as many notes as possible about what they see in the neighborhood, even if the observations may not seem important or seem to fit the questions.

 

Suggestions for Part 1 Data Collection:

The following is a table of suggestions, it is not mandatory you collect all the data below, but rather use it as a guide, to identify your community needs.
Overview

·       Description of the community

·       History

·       Type of community Urban, Suburban, Rural

·       Boundaries, area in sq. miles
Community as PLACE:

·       Description, Identifying data

·       Location

·       Topography

·       Climate
Environment:

·       Sanitation, water supply, sewage, garbage, trash

·       Pollutants: toxic substances, animal reservoirs or vectors, flora and fauna

·       Air quality, color, odor, particulates

·       Food supply, sources, preparation
Housing:

·       Types of Housing, public, private

·       Condition of housing

·       Percent owned, rented

·       House for special populations:

·       Near Homeless

·       Homeless

·       Frail Elders
Workforce

·       Leading industries and occupations

·       Unemployment rates
People

·       Population profile

·       Total population

·       Population density

·       Population changes last 10 years

·       Population per square mild

·       Vital and demographic population characteristics

·       Age/Race/Sex distribution

·       Ethnic group compositions and distribution

·       Socioeconomic status

·       Family income

·       Percent below the poverty level

·       Percent retired

·       Educational level

·       Religious distribution

·       Marriage and divorce rates

·       Birth and death rates

·       Leading causes of morbidity/Mortality

·       Incidence and Prevalence rates (specific diseases)

·       Mortality Characteristics

·       Crude death/Age Specific death rate

·       Maternal/ Infant mortality rate
Community as a Social System

·       Government and leadership

·       Type of government (mayor, city manager, board of supervisors)

·       City offices (location, hours services, access)

·       Education

·       Public education

·       Private education

·       Libraries

·       Services for special populations

·       Pregnant teens

·       Adults with special problems

·       Children and adults developmentally disabled

·       Children and adults blind or deaf

·       Transportation

·       Transport systems, bus, suburban train, private auto, air, streetcar, other

·       Transportation provisions for special populations

·       Elders

·       homeless or near homeless

·       adults with disabilities

·       Communication resources

·       Newspapers

·       Radio stations

·       Television

·       Key community leaders and/or decision makers

·       Internet web sites

·       Other

·       Religious resources
Recreation resources

·       Public and private facilities

·       Programs for special populations groups

·       People with disabilities

·       Elders

·       Blind and deaf
Community safety (protection)

·       Fire protection (describe)

·       Police protection, including county detention facilities (describe)

·       Disaster preparation
Entertainment

·       Stores and shops

·       Types and location

·       Access
Community Health Facilities and resources (access, availability, eligibility)

·       Health systems

·       Hospitals (type and services, acute care facilities

·       Rehabilitation health care facilities: physical conditions, alcoholism, and substance abuse

·       Home health services, hospice and home health agencies

·       Long-term care facilities

·       Respite care for special populations

·       Ambulatory services

·       Hospital ambulatory clinics

·       Public health service clinics

·       Nursing centers

·       Community mental health centers

·       Special health services for targeted populations

·       Pre-school

·       School age

·       Adult or young adult

·       Adults and children with handicaps

·       Other

·       School health services

·       Occupational health services

·       Public Health and Social services

·       Health Dept programs

·       Social services

·       Dept of social services county

·       Official public and social programs LIST

·       Social Security location, availability, eligibility

Voluntary Health Organizations

·       Cancer Society

·       Heart association

·       Red Cross

·       Women’s shelter

·       Suicide prevention

·       Rape crisis

·       Family Services

·       Catholic Charities

·       Alzheimer’s Association

·       Lung association

·       Diabetes Association

·       E.) Health related Planning Groups

·       Area Agency on Aging

·       Senior Coordinating Councils

·       High-risk infant coordinating councils

·       Healthy Communities Coordinating teams

·       Multi-purpose agencies

·       Teen violence prevention planning teams

 

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