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NRP 470 Population-Centered Health in the Community Module 3 Worksheet – Assessing a Community Name: Adedotun Taiwo Please read the assigned chapters in Community and Public Health Nursing ( 3 rd ed .) and use the information to answer the following questions. 1. Describe the place where you will conduct your Windshield Survey (Demarco & Healey-Walsh, pp. 232-233). Include the geographic location, boundaries, and name of the neighborhood or area. The windshield survey will be done in Cincinnati's Reading neighborhood. The survey area includes the section between Clifton and Reading Road. The Cincinnati Zoo, The University of Cincinnati, the College of Medicine, and the University of Cincinnati Medical Center are among the commercial, residential, and academic landmarks on the site. Because of the nature of the economic, sports, arts, culture, and literary environments, the region is densely populated. The University of Cincinnati Medical Center, The Children's Hospital, The University of Cincinnati Research Facility and University, as well as the College of Music and the Conservatory, are all located in the vicinity. The University of Cincinnati Health Medical Center is in the Uptown, in its surroundings are also The Good Samaritan Hospital and TriHealth Medical Center. To the East is Vine Street and Reading Road, to the North is the Cincinnati Zoo, to the South is Martin Luther King Drive, and to the West is Burnet Avenue.

2. List and describe the steps you will need to take in conducting a community assessment (Demarco & Healey-Walsh, pp. 233-237). Also, include the varied sources of information you will need to use. Include the information from the textbook using an in-text citation. A community assessment entails evaluating the present state of a community, determining the desired state, and comparing the two to prioritize concerns. A community assessment is typically conducted to gain a comprehensive understanding of the community and determine the most effective approach for addressing its concerns. The community assessment process should include pre-assessment, assessment, and post- assessment stages. During the pre-assessment phase, it is important to consider the following questions: What will be the subject of the assessment? What data is required for collection? The methods and individuals responsible for data collection and analysis are also to be determined. The community serves as the starting point for a community assessment. In the pre- assessment phase, one can engage community partners to self-assess their resources and identify the health issues they consider a priority for intervention. After answering these questions, the assessment can proceed by following these steps. The process includes the following steps: 1. Establish the objectives and extent of the evaluation. Determine the scope of the assessment, whether it will target a specific population within the community or encompass the entire community. Determine the prioritization of health topics, while considering the feasibility of the assessment's scope. 2. The assessment's goals and objectives need to be clearly defined. 3. Choose appropriate data collection methods. Determine the presence of desired information or the necessity for a new data collection endeavor. Common methods for data collection typically involve surveys, interviews, focus groups, and observation.

4. Choose or create the appropriate tools and methodologies for gathering data. Search for validated and reliable instruments that have undergone testing in comparable communities and with similar populations. Adapting an existing instrument is more efficient and cost-effective compared to developing a new one. 5. Conduct a pilot test of the instruments and procedures. 6. Create a timeline and budget. 7. Gather the necessary data. Data may be established using a Geographic Information System, mappings such as internet platforms, Google maps, hospital records, and data from past research found in medical publications. Choosing the best community assessment tools will require deciding whether to utilize digital, offline, or a combination of the two. 8. Conduct a data analysis. 9. Compile and distribute a report summarizing the findings. 10. Assess the value and significance of the assessment. The evaluation should include an analysis of successful aspects, encountered challenges, and potential areas for improvement. 3. Select 4 websites listed under "Module 4 - Resources for Community Assessment" and provide an example of how to utilize each one of the four sites to obtain information for a community assessment. The Centre for Disease Control (CDC) website, located at http://www.cdc.gov, provides statistics on the prevalence of diseases in various communities. The CDC is at the forefront of protecting public health and safety. Their website provides a wealth of knowledge useful for statistics, progress, programs, challenges, and improvements toward public health and safety. Research programs and information are also accessible on the CDC website.

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