Community Assessment and Analysis Presentation 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. 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. 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. 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 determinates 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, and thesis is required for the body of this assignment, solid academic writing is expected, and documentation of sources should be presented using APA format ting guidelines. Functional Health Patterns Community Assessment Guide Functional Health Pattern (FHP) Template Directions: This FHP template is to be used for organizing community assessment data in preparation for completion of the topic assignment. Address every bulleted statement in each section with data or rationale for deferral. You may also add additional bullet points if applicable to your community. Value/Belief Pattern Predominant ethnic and cultural groups along with beliefs related to health. Predominant spiritual beliefs in the community that may influence health. Availability of spiritual resources within or near the community (churches/chapels, synagogues, chaplains, Bible studies, sacraments, self-help groups, support groups, etc.). Do the community members value health promotion measures? What is the evidence that they do or do not (e.g., involvement in education, fundrai.

1. Community Assessment and Analysis Presentation
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.
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.
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.
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 determinates of health.
2. Summary of community assessment: (a) funding sources and

2. (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, and thesis is required for the body of this
assignment, solid academic writing is expected, and
documentation of sources should be presented using APA
format ting guidelines.
Functional Health Patterns Community Assessment Guide
Functional Health Pattern (FHP) Template Directions:
This FHP template is to be used for organizing community
assessment data in preparation for completion of the topic
assignment. Address every bulleted statement in each section
with data or rationale for deferral. You may also add additional
bullet points if applicable to your community.
Value/Belief Pattern
Predominant ethnic and cultural groups along with beliefs
related to health.
Predominant spiritual beliefs in the community that may
influence health.
Availability of spiritual resources within or near the community
(churches/chapels, synagogues, chaplains, Bible studies,
sacraments, self-help groups, support groups, etc.).
Do the community members value health promotion measures?
What is the evidence that they do or do not (e.g., involvement in
education, fundraising events, etc.)?
What does the community value? How is this evident?
On what do the community members spend their money? Are
funds adequate?

3. Health Perception/Management
Predominant health problems: Compare at least one health
problem to a credible statistic (CDC, county, or state).
Immunization rates (age appropriate).
Appropriate death rates and causes, if applicable.
Prevention programs (dental, fire, fitness, safety, etc.): Does the
community think these are sufficient?
Available health professionals, health resources within the
community, and usage.
Common referrals to outside agencies.
Nutrition/Metabolic
Indicators of nutrient deficiencies.
Obesity rates or percentages: Compare to CDC statistics.
Affordability of food/available discounts or food programs and
usage (e.g., WIC, food boxes, soup kitchens, meals-on-wheels,
food stamps, senior discounts, employee discounts, etc.).
Availability of water (e.g., number and quality of drinking
fountains).
Fast food and junk food accessibility (vending machines).
Provider Interview Acknowledgement Form
Student Name: __________________
Section & Faculty Name:
_________________________________

4. Date of Interview: ________________
Provider Information
Provider Name :
Last
First
M.I.
Credentials:
Title:
(i.e. MS, RN, etc.)
Organization:
Phone Number:
E-mail Address:
Interview Acknowledgement
I _______________________acknowledge that I was
interviewed by _____________________on the
(Provider Name) (Student
Name)
date listed above. The organization / agency does not endorse

5. the university or the student however, the student learning
experience is considered appropriate for educational purposes.
______________________________
_________________
Provider Signature Date Signed