NUR 4636 Community Health Nursing
Community Assessment (30% of course grade)
Assignment Objectives
Upon completion of this assignment, the student will:
Guidelines:
| Subsystem | Observations |
| Physical Environment | How does the community look? What do you note about air quality, flora, housing, zoning, space, green areas, animals, people, human-made structures, natural beauty, water, and climate? Can you find or develop a map of the area? What is the size of the area? |
| Health and Social Services | Is there evidence of acute or chronic health problems? Are there shelters? Is there evidence of “traditional” healers? Are there clinics, hospitals, healthcare providers’ offices, public health services, home health agencies, emergency centers, nursing homes, social services facilities, mental health services, hospices? List them! |
| Economics | Does the community appear to be” thriving” or does it appear to have fallen upon hard times? Are there stores, places for employment, industries? Where do people shop? Are there signs that food stamps are used/accepted? What is the unemployment rate? |
| Safety and Transportation | What types of protective services are there? (e.g. Police, fire, sanitation) Are air and water quality monitored? What are the number and types of crimes committed? Do people feel safe? How do people get around? What type of public and private transportation is available? Do you see buses, bicycles, taxis? Are there sidewalks, bike trails? Is getting around in the community available for people with disabilities? |
| Politics and Government | Are there signs of political activity? (e.g. posters, meetings?) What party affiliation predominates? What is the governmental jurisdiction of the community? (e.g. elected mayor, city council with single member districts?) Are people involved in decision making in their local government? |
| Communication | Are there “common areas” where people gather? What newspapers do you see in the stands? Do people have televisions and radios? What do they watch or listen to? What are the formal and informal methods of communication? |
| Education | Are there schools in the area? How do they look? What is the reputation of the schools? What are the dropout/graduation rates? Are extracurricular activities available? Are they used? Is there a school health service? A school health nurse? Is there a local board of education? Are there libraries in the community? What are the major educational issues? |
| Resources | Where do children play? Where do families or adults play? What are the major forms of recreation? Who participates? What facilities for recreation do you see? |
*Source: Adapted from E. T. Anderson and J. McFarlane, (2008), Community as Partner: Theory and Practice in Nursing (5th ed.) pp. 220-221. Philadelphia: Lippincott Williams and Wilkins.
Rubric for Community Assessment
Total 100%
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