Windshield survey
a) Identify the community / aggregate and where it is located. Locate the geopolitical boundary;
b) Begin with a windshield survey method (maybe done during practicum hours) to gather information about the broader community (e.g. Yonge–Eglington community), including its defining geographic boundary, neighbourhood environment, and significant factors (i.e. socio–economic and environmental) that may have an impact on the health of community members.
c) Utilize additional methods to collect data for your community assessment: Non–contact methods (e.g., literature review, internet search). Describe hypothetical contact methods that you may use (e.g.) key informants, interviews)
d) For both parts b and c, outline the methods used to collect data (e.g., epidemiological data, research findings, local and national policy documents, census, and other statistics).
e) Discuss your data findings and how they have informed your understanding of the community. Describe any potential health issues that emerge from the data you’ve collected. What are the health needs, that emerge from your community assessment? Make 1–2 recommendations for addressing these needs, supported by your data, research and theory.
f) Conclude the paper by reflecting on your experience of conducting this community assessment. How has your social identity and any previous assumptions about the community affected the way you perceived your community? How has this assignment changed your outlook as a
member of the community, and as a community health nurse?
Given the Covid 19 pandemic, many agencies and staff have limited capacity and resources.