ASSESSING FAMILY AND COMMUNITY Flashcards
IMPORTANT ASPECT OF NURSING PRACTICE
FAM AND COMMUNITY
FAM AND COMM
It involves understanding their family and community, including
social, cultural, and environmental factors that influence a
patient’s health and well-being
can gain a better understanding of the patient’s support network and the potential impact
of family dynamics on the patient’s health
FAM ASSESSMENT
This can help nurses provide patient-centered care that is tailored to the patient’s unique
needs and circumstances.
FAM ASSESSMENT
Nurses should assess the patient’s family (SRD)
STRUCTURE
RELATIONSHIPS
DYNAMICS
KEY STEPS IN FAM ASSESSMENT (5)
- IDENTIFY THE PATIENT’S FAMILY
- ASSESS FAMILY STRUCTURE
- EVALUATE FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS
- ASSESS FAMILY DYNAMICS
- IDENTIFY SUPPORT SYSTEMS AND RESOURCES.
The first step in conducting a family assessment is ____________.
This may include parents, siblings, children,
grandparents, and other close relatives.
- IDENTIFY THE PATIENT’S FAMILY
to understand
who lives together and who is responsible for caregiving.
This can help nurses identify any potential sources
of support for the patient.
- ASSESS FAMILY STRUCTURE
including
the quality of relationships, communication patterns,
and any conflicts or tensions.
This can help nurses identify any potential barriers
to care and provide support to improve family
relationships.
- EVALUATE FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS
including
cultural and religious beliefs, roles and responsibilities,
and family values.
This can help nurses understand how the patient’s
health may be impacted by their family dynamics.
- ASSESS FAMILY DYNAMICS
This may include community resources, social support
networks, and healthcare providers.
Nurses can help connect patients and their families
to these resources to ensure they have the support
they need to manage their health.
- IDENTIFY SUPPORT SYSTEMS AND RESOURCES.
The nurses can gain a better understanding of the patient’s cultural
background and provide care that is respectful of their beliefs and values.
This can help improve patient outcomes and promote patient satisfaction
with their care.
CULTURAL ASSESSMENT
5 KEY STEPS IN COMMUNITY ASSESSMENT
- IDENTIFY THE PATIENT’S CULTURAL BACKGROUND
- ASSESS CULTURAL BELIEFS AND VALUES
- EVALUATE COMMUNICATION AND LANGUAGE BARRIERS.
- IDENTIFY CULTURAL PRACTICES
- COLLABORATE WITH THE PATIENT AND THEIR FAMILY
including their country of origin, ethnic group, and
any religious
- IDENTIFY THE PATIENT’S CULTURAL BACKGROUND
including
their beliefs about health and illness, views on death and
dying, and attitudes toward healthcare providers.
This can help nurses provide culturally sensitive care that
is respectful of the patient’s beliefs and values.
- ASSESS CULTURAL BELIEFS AND VALUES
that may
impact the patient’s ability to receive care.
This can include language differences, low health literacy,
and cultural differences in communication styles.
- EVALUATE COMMUNICATION AND LANGUAGE BARRIERS.
that may impact the patient’s
health, such as traditional healing practices or dietary
restrictions.
This can help nurses provide care that is respectful of the
patient’s cultural practices.
- IDENTIFY CULTURAL PRACTICES
to develop a
care plan that is culturally sensitive and takes into account
the patient’s cultural beliefs, values, and practices.
This can help ensure that the patient receives care that is
respectful of their cultural background and meets their
unique needs.
- COLLABORATE WITH THE PATIENT AND THEIR FAMILY
An important component of nursing practice that involves evaluating
the patient’s living and working environment to identify potential
health hazards and promote a safe and healthy living environment
ENVIRONMENT ASSESSMENT
Nurses should assess the patient’s living environment,
including their home and community.
This includes assessing for any environmental factors that may affect
the patient’s health, such as exposure to pollutants or lack of access to
healthy food options.
Assessing the patient’s community can also provide insight into any
social or economic factors that may impact their health.
ENVIRONMENT ASSESSMENT
5 KEY STEPS IN ENVIRONMENT ASSESSMENT
- GATHER INFO ABOUT THE PATIENT’S LIVING AND WORKING ENVIRONMENT.
- ASSESS FOR PHYSICAL HAZARDS
- EVALUATE FOR SAFETY HAZARDS
- IDENTIFY RESOURCES AND SUPPORT SYSTEMS
- COLLABORATE WITH THE PATIENT AND THEIR FAMILY
including their home, workplace, and any
other environments they spend time in.
- GATHER INFO ABOUT THE PATIENT’S LIVING AND WORKING ENVIRONMENT.
such as unsafe
building materials, poor air quality, and exposure to
environmental toxins.
This can help identify potential health risks and promote a safe
living and working environment.
- ASSESS FOR PHYSICAL HAZARDS
such as trip and
fall hazards, insufficient lighting, and lack of safety equipment.
This can help promote a safe living and working environment
and prevent accidents and injuries.
- EVALUATE FOR SAFETY HAZARDS
that can help the
patient address any environmental hazards or concerns,
such as community organizations, government agencies,
and healthcare providers.
- IDENTIFY RESOURCES AND SUPPORT SYSTEMS
to develop a plan
for addressing any environmental concerns or hazards
identified during the assessment.
This can include making changes to the physical environment,
accessing community resources, and developing strategies for
promoting a healthy and safe living and working environment.
- COLLABORATE WITH THE PATIENT AND THEIR FAMILY
nurses can identify
potential barriers to care and promote positive health outcomes by
engaging the patient’s social support system in their care.
This can help improve patient outcomes and promote overall health and well-being.
SOCIAL SUPPORT ASSESSMENT
Nurses should assess the patient’s social support network, including
friends, family, and community resources.
This includes understanding the patient’s level of social support,
as well as any barriers to accessing social support resources.
Assessing social support can help nurses identify any gaps in care
and provide resources to help patients access needed support
An important component of nursing practice involves evaluating a
patient’s social support system to identify any potential barriers to
care and promote positive health outcomes.
SOCIAL SUPPORT SYSTEM
5 KEY STEPS IN SOCIAL SUPPORT ASSESSMENT
- GATHER INFO ABOUT THE PATIENT’S SOCIAL SUPPORT SYSTEM
- ASSESS THE QUALITY OF THE PATIENT’S SOCIAL SUPPORT SYSTEM
- EVALUATE FOR POTENTIAL BARRIERS TO CARE
- IDENTIFY OPPORTUNITIES FOR SUPPORT
- COLLABORATE WITH THE HEALTHCARE TEAM
including family members, friends,
caregivers, and other important individuals in the
patient’s life.
- GATHER INFO ABOUT THE PATIENT’S SOCIAL SUPPORT SYSTEM
by asking about the level of emotional and instrumental
support they receive, the availability of individuals to help
them in times of need, and their overall satisfaction with
their social support system.
- ASSESS THE QUALITY OF THE PATIENT’S SOCIAL SUPPORT SYSTEM
that may be related
to the patient’s social support system, such as lack of
transportation or financial resources, lack of support for
self-care activities, or lack of support for medication
management.
- EVALUATE FOR POTENTIAL BARRIERS TO CARE
by
working with the patient and their social support system
to develop a plan for addressing any identified concerns
or barriers to care.
- IDENTIFY OPPORTUNITIES FOR SUPPORT
nurses can
identify potential barriers to effective communication and
ensure that patients have the information and resources they
need to make informed decisions about their health.
This can help improve patient outcomes and promote overall health
and well-being.
An important component of nursing practice that involves
evaluating a patient’s ability to obtain, understand, and use healthcare
information to make informed decisions about their health
HEALTH LITERACY ASSESSMENT
to integrate social support assessment and intervention
into the patient’s overall care plan.
- COLLABORATE WITH THE HEALTHCARE TEAM
By conducting family and community assessments,
nurses can
provide patient-centered care that is sensitive to the patient’s social,
cultural, and environmental context.
This can lead to better patient outcomes and improved health and well-
being for patients and their families.
An important component of nursing practice that involves evaluating
a patient’s ability to obtain, understand, and use healthcare
information to make informed decisions about their health
HEALTH LITERACY ASSESSMENT
