Assignment 2 Environmental Policy Paper

This assignment consists of both an interview and a PowerPoint (PPT) presentation.

Assessment/Interview

Select a community of interest in your region. Perform a physical assessment of the community.

Perform a direct assessment of a community of interest using the \”Functional Health Patterns Community Assessment Guide.\”

Interview a community health and public health provider regarding that person\’s role and experiences within the community.

Interview Guidelines

Interviews can take place in-person, by phone, or by Skype.

Develop interview questions to gather information about the role of the provider in the community and the health issues faced by the chosen community.

Complete the \”Provider Interview Acknowledgement Form\” prior to conducting the interview. Submit this document separately in its respective drop box.

Compile key findings from the interview, including the interview questions used, and submit these with the presentation. Assignment 2 Environmental Policy Paper

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PowerPoint Presentation

Create a PowerPoint presentation of 15-20 slides (slide count does not include title and references slide) describing the chosen community interest.

Include the following in your presentation:

1) Description of community and community boundaries: the people and the geographic, geopolitical, financial, educational level; ethnic and phenomenological features of the community, as well as types of social interactions; common goals and interests; and barriers, and challenges, including any identified social de terminates of health.

2) Summary of community assessment: (a) funding sources and (b) partnerships.

3) Summary of interview with community health/public health provider.

4) Identification of an issue that is lacking or an opportunity for health promotion.

5) A conclusion summarizing your key findings and a discussion of your impressions of the general health of the community.

While APA style is not required for the body of this assignment, solid academic writing is expected, and documentation of sources should be presented using APA format ting guidelines, which can be found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center.

-interview provided for reference

Key Findings from the Interview

The following were the key findings from the interview alongside the key questions.

What is the Primary language: Is this a communication barrier?

  • The nurse pointed out that the primary language was English, which affected some Spanish, Vietnamese, Urdu, among other foreign-speaking residents.

Are there community fitness programs?

  • The health practitioner also indicated many community fitness programs in the city, including the YMCA and neighborhood gyms. Assignment 2 Environmental Policy Paper

What does the community value? How is this evident?

  • Regarding the community values and beliefs, the nurse pointed out that the primary concern was equality; due to the high socio-cultural diversity.

Is there adequate access to healthcare in this area?

  • The nurse said that there were adequate maternal-child healthcare programs and general healthcare services to all communities, including the low-income earners.

Are there any significant health issues not being addressed in this community? What are they?

  • The nurse practitioners indicated that she would want to change the living conditions of the disadvantaged residents by increasing the affected areas’ safety and living conditions.

Provider Interview Questions

  1. What stands out the most about the community?
    1. In this community, what stands out the most is the diversity. In Houston, Texas, being that I work in the Southwest area, I see people of all colors and nationalities. Diversity is a great aspect of the community
  2. Do you live or work in the area?
    1. I live and work in this Southwest Houston area
  3. How long have you been living or working in the area?
    1. I have been living and working in this area for about 21 years.
  4. What is the one thing you like most about this area?
    1. The one thing I like the most about this area is the fact that everyone is so friendly regardless of ethnic backgrounds. As a nurse practitioner, I have and still do come in contact with many people of different nationalities, so the fact that everyone gets along well is amazing about this community.
  5. How is the Interaction of community members
    1. Everyone in the community typically gets along.
  6. What is the Primary language: Is this a communication barrier?Assignment 2 Environmental Policy Paper
    1. The primary language in this community is English. Although this is the case, this can serve as a communication barrier to some due to the city’s diversity. Many people here speak Spanish, Vietnamese, Urdu, and other foreign languages.ORDER A PLAGIARISM -FREE PAPER NOW
  7. Are there community fitness programs?
    1. There are many community fitness programs including the YMCA, neighborhood gyms, and other activities.
  8. What does the community value? How is this evident?
    1. This community values equality for all, specifically the Southwest area because we are so diverse, we want equality for all. I have noticed this
  9. Is there access to maternal child health programs and services
    1. There is access
  10. What is something you would change in this area?
    1. I would change living conditions for some areas. Certain places aren’t as nice and safe in the evening and these tend to be areas where people with less finances stay.
  11. Is there adequate access to healthcare in this area?
    1. There is adequate acess
  12. Are there services for person who are low income?
    1. There are services
  13. Are there any significant health issues not being addressed in this community? What are they?
    1. There are not significant health issues, but alternative people have certain diseases and health issues.

Assignment 2 Environmental Policy Paper