Community

Assessment
Presented by:
Stephanie Brioux, Claire DeCraene, Shianne Evans,
Angela Matthew
 The Community: Map and Core Important Findings

Core Function findings: 8 Subsystems:

● Assessment
● Physical environment
● Policy development
● Assurance ● Education
● Safety and transportation
● Politics and government
● Health and social services
● Communication
● Economics
● Recreation

East to West: Craycroft Rd. to Wilmot Rd.

North to South: Pima St. to 5th St.
 Key Informants Interviewed:
Key Informants
● Captain at TFD Station 7
● Paramedic at TFD Station 7
● Pharmacist
● Police Officer
● Volunteer at Food Bank
● Church member
● Medical Assistant at COPE
● Employee at Community Garden Center
Most Valuable Information: ● Director of Physical Therapy at a LTC center
● Clinic Manager of an Urgent Care
● Low-income families & individuals
● Librarian
● Mental health illness & drug abuse
● PCHD Employee- Community Mental Health
● Urgent care has a lot of cold & flu inquiries
and Addiction
● Non-emergent 911 calls
● Not many families
Community Strengths and Stressors

Strengths Stressors
Higher Level of Education Low Income

Community Resources Lack of Health Insurance

Public Transportation Chronic Diseases

Close Proximity to Hospitals Mental Illness and Drug Abuse

Low Unemployment Rate Crime

Addressing a Community Problem

Nursing Diagnosis:

Risk for complications of influenza among children ages

three to five years old related to vaccine hesitancy,
presence of health comorbidities, and lack of knowledge of
the difference between the cold and the flu as manifested
by 289 laboratory confirmed cases of the flu in Arizona this
season and key informant comments regarding improper
use of services for the flu.
Health Education Plan

Plan: Present a tri-fold poster board about the cold versus flu
to a group of parents attending a story time with their children

Date: Friday, November 22nd, 2019 at 10:30AM

Location: Murphy - Wilmot Library

Number of Attendees: Approximately 15-20 adults with their

children attend the Preschool Story Time

Evaluation: 3 question survey

Evaluation Method: Parent Survey
1. I have learned something new today.
a. Strongly Agree--Agree--Neutral--Disagree--Strongly Disagree

2. After participating today, I (select all that apply)

a. Understand the difference between symptoms of the cold versus the flu
b. Know when to seek medical care
c. Plan to get the flu shot for myself and/or children
d. Have already received the flu shot for myself and/or children

3. Circle ways to prevent spreading germs

a. Covering your mouth with your elbow or a tissue when you cough or sneeze
b. Washing your hands with soap and water
c. Staying home from school or work when feeling sick
Lessons

What Went Well

● Key informant interviews

● Good understanding of health
problems and education needs

Future Research
● Disparity between income and
level of education
● Participate with the community
Recommendations for Future Student Work
Questions?