Community Assessment

Community Assessment

Order Description

Community assessment is one of the three core functions of public health nursing and is the process of thinking critically about the community. It involves a logical, systematic approach to identify a community’s needs, problems (including environmental and occupational problems), and strengths and resources. Assessment of the health of a community can begin with a simple windshield assessment: a drive through the community noting strengths and problems. Community assessment also includes data gathering through examining vital statistics, and the demographics of the community.

Conduct an assessment of the community in which you live, including a windshield assessment. Then, write a 3- to 4-page paper that includes the following:

Demographics
Vital statistics
Environmental issues
Occupational health hazards
Vulnerable populations
Resources available in the community
Other pertinent information about the community
(Incorporate information from the windshield assessment into the paper.)