Nurses must be able to knowledgeably plan services for individuals, families and

Nurses must be able to knowledgeably plan services for individuals, families and the community. In order to effectively plan, it is essential that you are aware of the resources specific to the community a client resides in to allow for identification of health-related resources and to understand gaps in services. A windshield survey is conducted from a car and provides a visual overview of a community. Conditions and trends in the community that could affect the health of the population should be noted. This data
provides background and context for working with individuals and families in their community. Information gathered from this
survey should be added to this template. Please print and upload the completed document in along with your written report to
the area located in blackboard. If data is collected (statistical, informational, geographic), then a reference page using APA format (7th edition) is expected. The areas below are JUST A FEW considerations to address in your report.
Boundaries (Area assessed): THIS REPORT IS DONE ON 33920 AREA CODE
Are the boundaries geographical, political, or economic?
Do neighborhoods have names?
Are there sub-communities?
How are these identified?
Socioeconomic and ethnicity:
Who is in the area during the day? What evidence is there of particular “classes” of people – upper, middle, working, lower?
“help wanted signs” people with signs
What is the predominant ethnic group? Are there residents from a variety of ethnic backgrounds or is the community mostly one group? Which one? Are there stores, restaurants, churches, schools, or languages that indicate a particular ethnic group(s)?
Religion:
What churches and church-run schools are in the area (denomination)? How many are there of each denomination?
Housing and Zoning:
What is the age of the buildings? Are the residences single family or multifamily dwellings?
Is the area well maintained or in disrepair? Is there garbage strewn? Are there trashed/abandoned cars, places for rodents or other wildlife to hide, vacant lots?
Parks and Recreational Areas:
Are there play areas for children and adults? Are they safe and maintained? Is there a Community Center? Who uses them?
Where do people collect for social gatherings; where do they “hang out”? Are they for particular groups or are they open to all? Are there signs posted?
Politics:
Is there evidence of political activity? Are there any signs that indicate a predominant political party (parties)or concern(s)?
Communication:
Is there evidence of local and national newspapers to other media? Are there informational posters on streets, busses, billboards, etc.?
Service Centers:
What services are available in the community – health care, social services, schools, employment offices etc.?
What are the major industries located in the area? What types of occupations are evident?
What stores (grocery, retail, drug, dry cleaning, etc.) are in the area? How do residents travel to them?
Protective Services:
Where are fire and police stations located? Is there evidence of police and fire protection in the area? Safety and lighting
Health and Morbity:
Is there evidence of any health problems such as drug/alcohol abuse, communicable or chronic diseases, mental illness (etc)?
Environmental toxins/risks
Report must include a face sheet and references if information is taken from
local resources in APA 7th ed.