Order Description
Application
Community Assessment

In this week’s media presentations, Ms. Marren and Dr. Fernando Guerra discussed the importance of community assessment when determining the needs of the community and health promotion or intervention programs. In addition, Dr. Sattler examined the influence of the environment on the health of a community, along with occupational health concerns.

Community assessment is one of the three core functions of public health nursing and is the process of thinking critically about the community. It involves a logical, systematic approach to identify a community’s needs, problems (including environmental and occupational problems), and strengths and resources. Assessment of the health of a community can begin with a simple windshield assessment: a drive through the community noting strengths and problems. Community assessment also includes data gathering through examining vital statistics, and the demographics of the community.

To prepare for this Application, review the media presentations for this week and Chapter 18 in the textbook on community assessment. In addition, use Table 18–5 on page 420 in the course textbook to guide your windshield assessment. Incorporate your windshield assessment with your Application.

Conduct an assessment of the community in which you live, including a windshield assessment. Then, write a 3- to 4-page paper that includes the following:
•Demographics
•Vital statistics
•Environmental issues
•Occupational health hazards
•Vulnerable populations
•Resources available in the community
•Other pertinent information about the community
(Incorporate information from the windshield assessment into the paper.) Community is Elkridge Howard county Mayland

Topic

Order Description
The Community will be Shreveport, Louisiana. An introduction is present which includes a thesis statement that is thoughtful and well formulated. Introduction includes a brief introduction of the community that includes geographic and demographic information. Geographic and demographic information that utilizes a research resource is cited properly according to APA 6th edition citation rules.Community assessment includes history, culture, & characteristics; components described include facts about the neighborhood or town, the current residents, the physical conditions, the economic conditions, the social conditions, and the political conditions. Community assessment includes an analysis of internal community resources; described components include information about homeowners, renters, faith-based institutions, business and property owners, social service agencies, large institutions, & community organizations. Community assessment includes an analysis of external community resources; described components include information about corporations, philanthropic organizations, government, and large external institutions.Summary is provided that clearly and succinctly identifies strengths and potential areas of need that consensus organizing might address. An explanation of the reasons why the student believes the area is important to the community is provided. Summary is thoughtful and includes information about the organizer’s potential role, including potential sources of support or community leadership.