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    Part 2: Community Assessment 

    Review the . 

    Review the Windshield Survey Resources 

    Observe the community of Skokie, Illinois. You can use the internet and google maps to search or navigate about the community. 

    Note: Please don’t forget to answer Winshield Survey Template which is uploaded as a file.

    Consider aspects of the community that could affect residents’ health and any that may be applicable to the community. 

    Conduct a windshield survey that addresses the following components: 

    • The age, nature, and condition of the communitys available housing 
    • Infrastructure needsroads, bridges, streetlights, and so on 
    • The presence or absence of functioning businesses and industrial facilities 
    • The location, condition, and use of public spaces 
    • The amount of activity on the streets at various times of the day, week, or year 
    • The noise level in various parts of the community 
    • The amount and movement of traffic at various times of day 
    • The location and condition of public buildingsthe city or town hall, courthouse, and so on 
    • Walkability of community; walking paths/biking paths/safety? Proximity for walkability to community resources? 
    • Public transportation availability? Cost? Accessibility? 
    • Social service centers? Public libraries? Parks? Churches? Community centers? Recreation centers? 
    • Health care facilities? How many? Clinics? Hospitals? Accessibility of health care resources? 
    • Food/nutrition? Food deserts? Grocery stores? 
    • Homeless population? Homeless services? 
    • Police/fire presence? 
    • Schools? Location? Physical condition of schools? 

    Compile your windshield survey data, using the to include: 

    • Data overview of all community components as identified in the Community Tool Box Resource 
    • Strengths of community as evidenced by windshield survey 
    • Weaknesses (gaps in service) as evidenced by windshield survey 
    • Develop 1 family nursing diagnosis based upon identified gap in community resources as an indicator of potential poor health outcomes 

    Format your assessment as noted: 

    • 18- to 20-slide presentation 
    • The slides should only contain essential information and as little text as possible. Do not design a slide presentation made up of long bullet points. Your speaker notes convey the details you would give if you were presenting. See this from Microsoft.com for more help.

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