I’m working on a nursing presentation and need an explanation to help me study.The nursing student will provide directions and the parameters of the community that they will survey.Conduct a windshield survey on a community. Using the information provided in the assigned readings collect as much information about the community as you can using your observation and five senses.
Students will complete this in a community of their choice. The survey may be conducted from a motor vehicle, bicycle or on foot. When collecting the information by vehicle, one person records the information about the community observations while the vehicle is driven by another person. Students are required to supplement their windshield surveys with photographs, video, maps etc. of the community to support the descriptive assessment.
Submit your assignment in the designated Assignment Drop Box by the due date.
Grading Rubric The Windshield Survey should contain, but is not limited to the following:Neighborhood BoundariesNorth, South, East and West boundaries
Commercial or residential
Is the community identified by a name?
HousingApproximate age, type of architecture, construction materials
Single/ Multi-family
Size of yards
General condition
Vacancies
Vehicles parked in driveways, on streets
Streetlights, sidewalks, curbs, gutters, open drainage ditches
Open spacesHow much green space is seen
Parks and recreational; areas, Lighted?
Public open space or private. Does it appear to be used? By whom?
Trash, abandoned vehicles
BusinessShopping centers, neighborhood stores, grocery and drug stores
How are the business resources distributed
Ethnic stores or stores that display information other than in English
Signs advertising alcohol, tobacco
SchoolsPresence of elementary, middle and high schoolPrivate or public
Play areas, sports fields
School grounds well-kept
School bus stops, Cross walks for pedestrians
ReligionWhat denomination of churches are present
Evidence of use for other than worship purposes
Human servicesHospitals, Health services
Physician offices, health clinics or health centers, dentists
Alternative medicine (acupuncture, massage)
Social agenciesWelfare, WIC, social services
Senior centers, child care centers
TransportationHow do people get in and out of the neighborhoodCar, bus, train, bicycle, walk
Streets and roads conducive to transportation
Condition of the streets
Bus stops and public transportation
High traffic area?Speed limit signs, speed zones, traffic calming
Protective ServicesPolice, Fire and Emergency services
Fire stations, fire hydrants
Evidence of security systems in the homes
Neighborhood Watch program
Evacuation route postedEmergency shelter
Neighborhood LifeWho is present on the streetsMen, women, children, teens, the elderly
What ethnic groups are part of the neighborhoodBilingual signage
Evidence of informal gathering spaces/hangoutsWhat are they? Who are they for?
Social clubs or cultural organizations
Evidence of interaction among neighbors
Evidence of homelessness
Animals present (stray dogs/cats, dogs on leashes)
II. Discuss, Analyze & Summarize: Findings from the Windshield Survey. Answer: In what way does this information help to guide your health promotion activities for individuals and families who live in this community?
