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COMMUNITY NAME AND LOCATION ____LINO Lakes Minnesota____________________________________A Windshield Survey is a process used to collect data while the observer drives or walks through a community for an observational assessment. The survey provides insight into the community resources by observing components within the community such as safety; mobility concerns as roads, sidewalks, handicapped availability; lighting; or health care facilities. A Windshield Survey is a composite of these data collected through personal observation. The observations assist a public/community health nurse to coordinate health needs of a community. Data obtained are helpful when identifying trends, problems, needs in the community, as well as strengths.Some of the issues you need to address in the Windshield Survey includes access to health care; social support systems; safety and environmental issues within the community; educational support systems; access to outdoor space; and other physical space issues you may notice. The Guidelines below will help you complete the Windshield Survey Assignment.Guidelines: Most of your data collected should be placed in charts, graphs, or other pictorial presentations such as tables or figures and placed in an appendix to accompany your written submission. These streamline your written presentation and demonstrate higher level thinking skills. Your written content should focus on interpreting and discussing the data collected.To complete the Windshield Survey you will be:Picking a SMALL community within your local area (Your instructor will assist you)Completing an assessmentIdentifying the community health needs/problems/assets based upon your Windshield Survey data.Analyzing your collected data (placed in the Appendix of your written assignment) and interpreting these data in a written narrative.The analysis must include a minimum of three needs and assets, providing a rationale for selection of one need to develop a potential solution strategy for that problem.Providing a potential solution strategy for the identified need.The follow are the components to include in the Windshield Survey. These should not be limited to the following. 1) Overview and Identify the Community as a PLACEDescribe the communityBoundaries and TopographyClimate, extreme heat or coldEnvironmental QualityWaste DisposalWater SupplyAir PollutionType of Housing and Overall ConditionLand UseIndustryHousing and Other Buildings 2) Identify the PEOPLE of the CommunitySize of the PopulationDensity of PopulationDemographic CharacteristicsAgeSexRace/EthnicityBirth and Death RatesLeading Causes of DeathLeading Cause of Morbidity and MortalitySocioeconomic StatusOccupationsEmployment LevelIncome LevelsEducational Status 3) Identify the Community as a SOCIAL Support, Community Health Care Systems, Economic, and Environmental ResourcesDiscuss each of the following in relation to the population served, as well as availability, accessibility of service, cost and eligibility:Adequacy of FacilitiesEducationalSchools (e.g.. plant; playground safety)Types of EducationLiteracy RatesSpecial EducationSex EducationSchool Lunch ProgramsAfter-school ProgramsAccess to Higher EducationRecreationalParks and PlaygroundsLibrariesPublic and Private RecreationSpecial FacilitiesDaycareAdequacy of ProvisionsTransportationIntercity and Intra-CityHandicappedEmergency TransportPublic Transportation and TrafficCommunity SafetyPolice ProtectionsFire ProtectionAdequacy of Services and ProvidersHealthcare ServicesMental Health CareAmbulatory CarePreventative Health ServicesWelfare ServicesHealthcare FacilitiesHospitals and EmergencyNursing Homes and Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation FacilitiesUrgent Care CentersAncillary Health Care ServicesHealthcare Providers: Number of Physicians, Dentists, and Nurses per PopulationAdequacy of Cultural and Entertainment Facilities: Theaters and Other Places of EntertainmentAdequacy of Faith Communities and Community OrganizationsChurches and SynagoguesDenominationsCommunity ProgramsHealth-related Programs and Parish Health ProgramsCommunity ProgramsCommunity and Public ServicesFire ProtectionPolice ProtectionEmergency Medical ServicesUtilities 4) Potential Solution Strategy Plan – Analyzed in terms of #1-#3Potential solution addresses the needs and assets of the communitySolution strategy provides consistent direction addressing the problemIdentifies the resources and opportunities to barriersApplicable to the target populationStrategy participation from community leaders, cultural/ethnic groups, or those affected by the problem.Suggested websites to assist you in gathering additional datahttp://www.city-data.com/http://www.scribd.com/doc/25455756/Windshield-Survey-Toolhttp://nnlm.gov/outreach/community/planning.html