Community Health Assessment

The objective of this assignment is for nursing students to conduct a virtual community health assessment. This involves researching the social determinants of health (SDOH) within a chosen community, identifying key health priorities, and learning to communicate essential findings effectively to stakeholders. This project will enhance students understanding of how these determinants affect health outcomes and will prepare them for meaningful engagement with community partners and healthcare policy makers. This project allows students to apply their theoretical knowledge to real-world scenarios while developing essential skills in data analysis, communication, and collaboration with community stakeholders. The insights gained will enhance their understanding of the complexities surrounding health and healthcare delivery within diverse populations. Ultimately, this assignment fosters a sense of responsibility in nursing students to advocate for improved health outcomes in their communities. Instructions: Feel free to use some of the same information that you shared in your Journal. Select a Community: – Students will choose a specific community to assess. This could be a city, neighborhood, or a defined population group (e.g., a specific demographic or clinical population). Consider factors such as accessibility, diversity, and the availability of data when selecting a community. Research SDOH: – Utilize online databases, census data, health department reports, academic articles, and community assessments to gather data on the social determinants of health affecting your chosen community. Key areas to explore include: – Economic Stability: Income levels, employment rates, poverty rates. – Education Access and Quality: Education levels, literacy rates, school quality. – Healthcare Access and Quality: Availability of healthcare services, insurance coverage, transportation to healthcare facilities. – Neighborhood and Built Environment: Housing quality, access to nutritious food, safety, environmental hazards. – Social and Community Context: Social support systems, community cohesion, discrimination, and violence. Identify Health Priority Areas: – Based on your research, identify three key health priority areas that significantly affect the health outcomes of the community. Consider how these areas be illustrated through issues such as high rates of chronic disease, mental health challenges, or barriers to accessing preventive care. – For each priority area, briefly summarize key data points that illustrate the impact of specific SDOH on health outcomes. Create the Presentation: – Develop a presentation intended for local stakeholders (e.g., healthcare providers, community organizations, policymakers). The presentation should be informative and actionable, aimed at raising awareness and fostering discussion about the identified health issues. – Presentation Requirements: – Length: 10-15 slides – Content: – Slide 1: Title – include your name, date, course title, and project title. – Slides 2-3: Introduction – outline the purpose of the assessment and the communitys demographics. – Slides 4-6: Social Determinants of Health – provide data visualizations (graphs, charts, maps) showcasing relevant SDOH in the community. – Slides 7-9: Key Health Priority Areas – detail each identified area (include statistics, narratives, and implications). – Slides 10-11: Case Examples – if applicable, include brief case studies or stories that illustrate the impact of SDOH on families in the community. – Slides 12-13: Recommendations – propose actionable steps for stakeholders to consider in addressing the identified health priority areas. – Slide 14: Call to Action – encourage continued dialogue and collaboration among community members and stakeholders. – Slide 15: Conclusion – summarize key takeaways and invite questions. * NO VOICE OVER, add script in the note section. Prepare for Presentation: – Along with the slides, prepare a speakers script or notes that elaborate on key points for each slide. Add the script or notes in the notes section of your PowerPoint. Ensure that you are familiar with the content to confidently present and answer questions afterward. Deliverables: – Presentation: An electronic slideshow (PowerPoint, Google Slides) summarizing your community health assessment, designed for local stakeholders. Assessment Criteria: Your project will be evaluated based on: – Research Depth: Thoroughness of data collected on the communitys social determinants of health and priority areas. – Clarity and Engagement of Presentation: Effectiveness in communicating findings, including the visual appeal and organization of slides. – Insightfulness of Recommendations: Practicality and relevance of proposed actions for stakeholders. Guidelines Please include a Title Slide and Reference Slide Your presentation should be 10- 15 slides Please include at least 3 scholarly references to support your presentation; references must have been published in the last 5 years. You must include a speaker’s script or notes that elaborate on key points for each slide. References should be formatted in APA 7th Edition directly on the final slide. Do NOT use first-person (except for the reflection at the end). Use of AI for this assignment is prohibited. You must create/develop this assignment on your own.