Windshield Survey Tool Nurses must be able to knowledgeably plan services for individuals, families and the community.In order to effectively plan,…

Question Answered step-by-step Windshield Survey Tool1.    Windshield Survey- A windshield surveyNurses 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 turned the completed document. If data is collected (statistical, informational, geographic),  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 are noted. This data provides background and context for working in the community or for conducting a community assessment.a.    Complete the following attached grid after doing a drive through and data collection about your current community:  Utilize the information you gather while completing the grid to answer the following questions:b.    Identify two key areas in your community that you deem “HIGH IMPORTANCE” in relation to community health. c.    Why did you choose those two? How do they directly affect community health?d.    What are some community health practices/interventions/resources that you would like to see added or expanded in your community to reduce the impact on community health? How will they help? BoundariesAre the boundaries geographical, political, or economic? Do neighborhoods have names? Are there sub-communities?How are these identified?                 Housing and ZoningWhat is the age of the buildings? Are the residences single family or multifamily dwellings?   Signs of DecayIs 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 AreasAre there play areas for children and adults? Are they safe and maintained? Is there a Community Center? Who uses them?    Common AreasWhere 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?    StoresWhat stores (grocery, retail, drug, dry cleaning, etc.) are in the area? How do residents travel to them?    TransportationHow do most people get around the area? Is there public transportation? If so what kind and does it appear to be used? Who uses it? What is the condition of the streets, roads, highways?    CommunicationIs there evidence of local and national newspapers to other media? Are there informational posters on streets, busses, billboards, etc.?    Service CentersWhat services are available in the community – health care, social services, schools, employment offices etc.?    People in the CommunityWho is in the area during the day? What evidence is thereof particular “classes” of people – upper, middle, working, lower?    IndustriesWhat are the major industries located in the area? What types of occupations are evident?    Protective ServicesWhere are fire and police stations located? Is there evidence of police and fire protection in the area?   EthnicityWhat 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)?    ReligionWhat churches and church-run schools are in the area (denomination)? How many are there of each denomination?    Health and MorbityIs there evidence of any health problems such as drug/alcohol abuse, communicable or chronic diseases, mental illness (etc)?   PoliticsIs there evidence of political activity? Are there any signs that indicate a predominant political party (parties)or concern(s)?     Health Science Science Nursing NURS 2420 Share QuestionEmailCopy link Comments (0)