and Reflection (Part 1 of the Programmatic Assessment) Fleurette Duverglas University of Phoenix NUR/405 - HEALTHY COMMUNITIES: THEORY AND PRACTICE Professor Sharon Baker November 17, 2014 Windshield Survey and Reflection Introduction The fundamental objective of conducting a community assessment is to attain the complete scenario of the region and identify the requirements of the specific community. This assignment is reflection of my windshield
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Family Health Assessment Wilson K. A Nyamwatta Grand Canyon University: NRS-429V (NRS- 429V) Family Centered Health Promotion November 25, 2012 Page 1 There are three methods of data collection employed by community nurses to obtain community assessment data. They include observation, interviews and measurement; the observation method also referred to as the windshield survey that includes the use of all the senses i.e. sight, touch, smell, hearing and taste to ascertain community appearances
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WGU Writing Center Feedback Course Material Learning Resources All Notes SZT1 - Community and Population Health This course supports the assessment for SZT1. The course covers 4 competencies and represents 3 competency units. Introduction The study of community health nursing includes multiple issues, including vulnerable populations, families, violence, safety, disaster preparedness, communicable disease, and immunization
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Abstract Windshield Survey A community is a group of people who live in the same area, interact with each other, and share certain norms and values. A community is defined as a locality-based entity, composed of systems of formal organizations reflecting societal institutions, informal groups, and aggregates that are interdependent and whose function or expressed intent is to meet a wide variety of collective needs (Stanhope & Lancaster, 2012). Community health is the process or characteristics
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Phoenix – Professor Bonnie Schoettle April 27, 2015 Windshield Survey Summary and Reflection Public health nursing involves a community and the overall health of the community. A community is a group within an area or region. These groups vary through various areas. According to Stanhope & Lancaster, they cited the World Health Organization’s definition of community as a group of people in a defined geographical area that share a common culture, values and norms, and are arranged in a social
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Community and Population Health Windshield Survey Directions: This assessment is a foundational exercise for you to learn about your environment and explore where you live. Take some time to intentionally explore your county. Look at your county as the home and the place of work for the county residents. While driving through your community, stop for coffee or have lunch in a neighborhood. Find a place to eat where you can sit down as part of the community. You may want to walk around your
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Community Health and Population Focused Nursing Community Assessment Western Governor’s University Mary Piersanti Identification of Community The city of Gilbert, AZ lies southeast of the metropolitan area of Phoenix, AZ. Gilbert has a population of 229,972 residents. The city of Gilbert is in the county of Maricopa. Land area is 43 square miles with approximately 5,354 residents per square mile. The metro area of Phoenix, AZ (including Gilbert and it’s other suburban areas) is known for
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Overview of Agency/Organization The Mansfield Activities Center (MAC) is located in Mansfield, TX. It provides a variety of activities for participants of all ages-toddlers through senior citizens. Programs include Tae Kwon Do, Toddler Time, Crochet, Bingo, Ballet, Zumba, and more. Special events such as the Halloween Carnival, Preschool Parties, the Daddy Daughter Dance, and Hometown Holidays are also held at the Activities Center. The center contains a full-size gymnasium in which open gym
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1. How long have you worked in health community? - I have worked in the health community for 13 years but only 8 years in the U.S.A 2. Why did you choose to work in health community? -Healthcare chose me 16 years ago. My father asked me if I would join the medical field and to be the first in the family to go to college. I knew nothing about medicine, I was in the finance market. But I took the plunge, learned the new language of medicine, and have never looked back a moment. 3. Have you ever
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Directions: Community and Population Health Windshield Survey This assessment is a foundational exercise for you to learn about your environment and explore where you live. Take some time to intentionally explore your county. Look at your county as the home and the place of work for the county residents. While driving through your community, stop for coffee or have lunch in a neighborhood. Find a place to eat where you can sit down as part of the community. You may want to walk around your
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