Community Health Collaboration and teamwork in healthcare.docx
1. Community Health Assessment: Collaboration and teamwork in
healthcare
Write a 2–4-page report on the concepts, processes, and tools needed to conduct a
community health assessment, how to find the data, and how to validate the data. Explain
the factors that can affect the health of a community, along with how to obtain that
information. Understanding community and state health care issues and concerns, the local
resources available, and accessibility of those resources can inform health care practices
and improve quality patient outcomes. SHOW LESS By successfully completing this
assessment, you will demonstrate your proficiency in the following course competencies
and assessment criteria:Competency 2: Describe the concepts, processes, and tools required
to conduct comprehensive health assessments for individuals, families, communities, and
populations. Describe the data necessary to make an informed community health
assessment. Explain a strategy for obtaining data and how data helps determine the health
needs of a community. Explain how to establish the validity and reliability of data used in a
community health assessment. Competency 3: Explain the internal and external factors that
can affect the health of individuals, families, communities, and populations. Explain how to
obtain information on and what the factors are that affect the health and wellness of a
community. Competency 4: Communicate in a manner that is scholarly, professional, and
consistent with expectations of a nursing professional. Write content clearly and logically
with correct use of grammar, punctuation, APA formatting, and mechanics. Competency
Map CHECK YOUR PROGRESS Use this online tool to track your performance and progress
through your course. Toggle Drawer Context Social and lifestyle behaviors can affect health.
In fact, some would argue that many, if not most, health risks can be mitigated through
lifestyle and behavioral changes. With this in mind, the health care provider must be aware
of the socioeconomic factors and the lifestyle factors present in a population.#Community
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