Health and Human Services

A community assessment begins with a basic windshield survey where each community subsystem is explored. Health and human services are resources necessary to maintain and enhance the health and well-being of individuals and families. Meet with Mayor Franklin Hill who will provide additional insights into these subsystems.

Click on the Enter Sentinel City® continue your virtual experience by taking a bus tour of Sentinel City®. Feel free to choose any bus speed and/or get off the bus at any time to walk around. As you take the tour, write down your observations, specifically focused on the following subsystems: health and social services. Compile your observations and any demographic information addressing each item listed in the first column of the rubric. You are encouraged to add other relevant characteristics you observe that may not be listed in the first column as you complete this activity.

Reading and Resources

DeMarco & Healey-Walsh (2020) Read Chapter 19

Visit World Health Organization – Determinants of Health

Visit Healthy People 2020 Determinants of Health

Visit Healthy People 2030 Objectives

Visit Health Disparities

Find the health rankings for the county where your practice learning site is located by visiting: “Health Rankings for Your State & County”

Watch the Levels of Prevention Video

Additional Instructions

Listen to Windshield Survey Guidelines and Tips

Play Video

All submissions should have a title page and reference page.

Utilize a minimum of two scholarly resources.

Adhere to grammar, spelling and punctuation criteria.

Adhere to APA compliance guidelines.

Adhere to the chosen Submission Option for Delivery of Activity guidelines.

Submission Options for Delivery of Activity

*Choose one option

Instructions

Paper

2 to 4-page paper. Include title and reference pages.

Microsoft Power Point Presentation

6 to 8 slides with speaker notes. Include title and reference slides. Follows rules of 7

Other media (Prezi, etc.) presentation

6-8 slides. Include title and reference slides.

Video Presentation

5-6-minute video presentation. Attach reference page or include in video.

Video submissions must include a script, a Word document, submitted through Turnitin with an Originality Report

Table

Table with appropriate columns and headers. Include title and reference pages.

Graphs or other illustrations

Graphs or illustrations with appropriate labels. Include title and reference pages.

Poster

Poster Presentation with references.

*Note: Title and reference pages/slides do not count towards the count requirements.