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

Conduct in-depth analysis of a pertinent topic related to aging. Define the problem, specific population affected, cultural implications, and financial/legal/ethical implications. What interventions can be used to improve the problem? What resources are available? What are the associated costs? Is this idea sustainable?
June 12, 2018
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June 12, 2018

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

Assessment/Interview

Select a community of interest. It is important that the community selected be one in which a CLC group member currently resides. Students residing in the chosen community should be assigned to perform the physical assessment of the community.

  1. Assessment/Interview

    Select a community of interest. It is important that the community selected be one in which a CLC group member currently resides. Students residing in the chosen community should be assigned to perform the physical assessment of the community.

    1. Perform a direct assessment of a community of interest using the “Functional Health Patterns Community Assessment Guide.”
    2. 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. Complete the “Provider Interview Acknowledgement Form” and submit with the group presentation.

    Develop one set of interview questions to gather information about the role of the provider in the community and the health issues faced by the chosen community. Compile key findings from the interview, including the interview questions used,   and submit with the  presentation.

  2. 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. Complete the “Provider Interview Acknowledgement Form” and submit with the group presentation.

Develop one set of interview questions to gather information about the role of the provider in the community and the health issues faced by the chosen community. Compile key findings from the interview, including the interview questions used,   and submit with the  presentation.