Community Assessment Flashcards
definition of community
Group of people sharing common interests, needs, resources, beliefs and environment
An interrelating/interacting group with shared needs/interests
what is a community assessment
examination of biological, psychological and socio-cultural influences of the environment
2 types of communities
geopolitical
phenomenological
what is a geopolitical community
sharing geographic boundaries/governing structures
what is a phenomenological community
shared common interests/beliefs
best person to conduct a community assessment
a nurse living in that community - vested interest - more reliable to assess problems of high concern for the community - can help the community tackle the problems
a community assessment can be based on these levels
national, international and global
what is a windshield survey
observation of a community while driving or walking
how many elements are included in a windshield survey
15 components that help define boundaries and positive/negative concerns in the community
what increases the validity of a windshield survey
two surveys done at different times of the day
tell us about Trenton from windshield survey video
Bars on windows
Hispanic population - Spanish stores
Religions
what are the 15 elements of a windshield survey
Housing/Zoning Open Space Boundaries Commons Transportation Service Centers Stores Street People Signs of Decay Race Ethnicity Religion Health and Morbidity Politics Media
Primary, Secondary, and Tertiary school nurse identifiers of lice infestation
Primary: identify lice problem, offer educational programs to break the cycle
Secondary: screen children for lice
Tertiary: provide reassurance to child/family during treatment programs
why do we want to do a community assessment
gain info. and clarify a need for change
empower change in those responsible for making change
what is a framework for community assessment
models/maps that assist in goal attainment
the health of an individual cannot be separated from the community, T or F
true
what is the epidemiological approach to community assessment
Describes health of the population
Looks at relationships to help predict health/illness
Empowers communities to change through testing/interventions
we view community as
a partner
what parts of the community interact with members of the community
physical environment health and social science economy transportation and safety politics and government communication education recreation
what helps us evaluate the functional health patterns of the community (tools)
sleep-rest pattern elimination pattern health perception/mgmt pattern role-relationship pattern coping-stress pattern value-belief pattern self-perception/self-concept pattern sexuality-reproductive pattern cognitive-perceptual pattern activity/exercise pattern nutritional/metabolic pattern
the functional health status approach evaluates
health patterns in the community
why do we look at health patterns in a community
we can fix problems/make change
health equity throughout the community
when conducting a community assessment look at
past health history as well as current health - provides a lot of information (retrospective historical approach)
go to city website (diseases more prevalent yr to yr - top 3)
go to health dept. website
besides community needs what else are we looking for in community assessments
what are the strengths and resources of the community (premature deaths to learn what works)
