Windshield Survey Community Class

Windshield Survey Community Class

For the Windshield Survey Assignment, students will drive around the community of interest recording observations. The survey is typically conducted from a car, but could be carried out via any mode of transportation or via walking.  Set aside at least 2 hours to get a full picture of the community and avoid conducting the survey after dark.   The aim of this assignment is to get a complete picture of the community based on subjective and objective data, then create a care plan/community diagnosis complete with interventions and expected/projected outcomes. Check tips on how to do your Nursing Research Paper. 

Resources for completing a Windshield Survey:

Great article that details how to conduct a windshield survey! https://www.ijsr.net/archive/v9i11/SR201022161001.pdfLinks to an external site.Open this document with ReadSpeaker docReader Links to an external site.

Great example of a focused community assessment!https://youtu.be/qbixpKF7eiwLinks to an external site.

Windshield Survey Community Class

Introduction – What is known about the community?  Include Geographic location, zip code and map.  Provide a broad description of community of interest.

Subjective–  Description of people (gender/ethnicity/clothing/general appearance), landscape, schools, animals, public/private structures, common areas, transportation, stores, services, housing, community growth, politics/media, and possible threats to health (environment or otherwise).

Objective – Provide a detailed description of health care statistics for the region.  Include incidence and prevalence of diseases, cultural and religious demographics, education background, known threats to health

Nursing Diagnosis/Care Plan – Create a community care plan based on identified needs.  Focus on the two highest priorities and develop at least two interventions for each.  Provide a brief section about Evaluation – how will the interventions be measured and at what intervals?  What does a successful intervention look like for the community?

Literature – Integrate literature into each section.  For example, how do selected interventions dovetail with Healthy People 2020, WHO, Monroe County Health Department, etc.?

Windshield Survey Community Class

For the Windshield Survey Assignment, students will drive around the community of interest recording observations. The survey is typically conducted from a car, but could be carried out via any mode of transportation or via walking.  Set aside at least 2 hours to get a full picture of the community and avoid conducting the survey after dark.   The aim of this assignment is to get a complete picture of the community based on subjective and objective data, then create a care plan/community diagnosis complete with interventions and expected/projected outcomes.