Community Analysis

      PART A: Assessment 1. Identify the specific community (geographic location) in which members of a group reside. The characteristic of the community include.: b. Chose a Community. Identify your zip code. c. Name of community d. Location of community e. History of community f. Description of the community boundaries and significance I. COMMUNITY LOCATION A. Boundary of the community 1. Where is the community located? 2. What is its boundary? 3. It is part of a larger community? 4. What smaller communities does it include? 5. How is it labeled and defined by its constituents? B. Geographic features 1. What major land forms are in or near the community? 2. What geographic features pose possible threat? 3. What geographic features offer opportunities forhealthful activities? How much open space is there? What is the quality of the space? Is the open space public or private? Used by whom? Are open spaces available for recreation? C. Climate 1. What is average temperature and precipitation? 2. What are extremes? 3. What climatic features affect health and illness? 1. What plants and animals pose a possible threat to health? 1. What are major industries? Work and occupational hazards 2. How has air, land, and water been affected by humans? What are other environmental hazards, such as radiation and noise? 3. What is the quality of sanitation and protection services (fire and police) in the community? F. Neighborhood 1. What is the composition of the dwellings in the neighborhood? II. RESOURCES AND SERVICES A. Transportation 1. How do people get in and out of the neighborhood (car, bus, bike, walk, etc.)? Are the streets and roads conducive to good transportation and also to community life? Are the streets safe for commuting? Is there a major highway near the neighborhood? Whom does it serve? How frequent is public transportation available? B. Service Centers 1. What services are available for residents (social agencies, clinics, recreation centers, schools)? How easy or difficult is it to access these services? Are they co-located in the neighborhood? Are there offices of doctors, dentists, and alternative therapists? What emergency services are available (hospitals, urgent care centers)? C. Major institutions and businesses 1. What major institutions and businesses are located in the community? What are their contribution to the employment of residents? D. Stores 1. Where do residents shop (shopping centers, neighborhood stores)? How do they travel to shop? III. COMMUNITY LIFE A. Who are the people on the streets during the observation (age, gender, ethnicity) 2. Characteristics of Population in Defined Area (Source: Census of Population.) Discuss what you find: a. Size  Ages (Are there more children then elderly? Is it a bell shape curve?)  Sex  Ethnicity  Density per square mile  Vulnerable populations  Education  Income  Employment 3. Environment a. Housing i. What is the housing? Public housing? Low income housing, farms etc. Is there housing for vulnerable populations? b. Private and public transportation, roads, air and rail services c. Financial characteristics: Banks, credit unions, jail bond areas) d. Housing, open spaces and parks, common areas or hangouts e. Air Quality f. Water Quality – is stagnant water a problem? Are chemicals being used to control pest? What is the law regarding testing for lead poisoning? g. Food quality Shopping: supermarkets, stores. What is the pricing of foods that may impact the community). 4. Religion: a. Houses of worship b. Health-related programs in above 5. Health Statistics: Recent Data (Source: Vital Statistics from the Department of Health) a. Mortality/Morbidity b. Births: Total number and rates. ii. Live births iii. Infant mortality/morbidity iv. Number of unmarried mothers v.Births of women who had late or no prenatal care vi. Number of mothers on Medicaid c. Adoptions Part B: Strengths and weakness of the health care system. Describe the health care system that is available within the community, in terms of primary, secondary, and tertiary services. Are they meeting their needs? What services are available for the major health problema idenified? 6. Community Services a. Hospitals b. Nursing Homes c. Assisted Living Facilities d. Home Care Agencies e. Mental Health Care f. Senior Centers g. Day Care Centers h. AIDS Centers i. Public Health Clinics (Immunization Centers) j. Ambulance Services k. Meals-on-Wheels Programs Part C: Planning and implementation of an educational teach program that is specific to the community health diagnosis. Develop a teaching plan that addresses the community’s health problem. Based on your finds develop two measurable goals and list of interventions that support correction of the community health problem. Please use the teaching plan criteria (See attached template). Teach Plan Template:  Title  Suggested Audience  Objectives  Time Frame  Teaching Strategies  Outline of Teaching Plan  Contents  References