Rasmussen College North Minneapolis Windshield Survey

Description

Windshield Survey Tool

Nurses must be able to knowledgeably plan services for individuals, families and the community.In order to effectively plan, it is essential that you are aware of the resources specific to the community a client resides in to allow for identification of health-related resources and to understand gaps in services. A windshield survey is conducted from a car and provides a visual overview of a community. Conditions and trends in the community that could affect the health of the population should be noted. This data provides background and context for working with individuals and families in their community.Information gathered from this survey should be added to this template.

History What can you glean by looking? Is this an established neighborhood, or new?Is there a specific history associated?
Demographics What sorts of people do you see? Age? Families?
Housing and Zoning What is the age of the buildings?Are the residences single family or multifamily dwellings?
Signs of Decay Is the area well maintained or in disrepair? Is there garbage strewn? Are there trashed/abandoned cars, places for rodents or other wildlife to hide, vacant lots?
Parks and Recreational Areas Are there play areas for children and adults? Are they safe and maintained? Is there a Community Center? Who uses them?
Common Areas Where do people collect for social gatherings; where do they hang out? Are they for particular groups or are they open to all? Are there signs posted?
Stores What stores (grocery, retail, drug, dry cleaning, etc.) are in the area? How do residents travel to them?
Transportation How do most people get around the area? Is there public transportation? If so what kind and does it appear to be used? Who uses it? What is the condition of the streets, roads, highways?
Communication Is there evidence of local and national newspapers to other media? Are there informational posters on streets, busses, billboards, etc.?
Service Centers What services are available in the community health care, social services, schools, employment offices etc.?
People in the Community Who is in the area during the day?What evidence is thereof particular classes of people upper, middle, working, lower?
Industries What are the major industries located in the area? What types of occupations are evident?
Protective Services Where are fire and police stations located? Is there evidence of police and fire protection in the area?
Ethnicity What is the predominant ethnic group? Are there residents from a variety of ethnic backgrounds or is the community mostly one group? Which one? Are there stores, restaurants, churches, schools, or languages that indicate a particular ethnic group(s)?		0.75
Values and Beliefs Are there churches, mosques, temples? Do you see advertisements for youth groups, childrens groups, family support?
Health and Morbidity Is there evidence of any health problems such as drug/alcohol abuse, communicable or chronic diseases, mental illness (etc)?
Political Environment Is there evidence of political activity?Are there any signs that indicate a predominant political party (parties)or concern(s)?

Complete a windshield survey of the community where the family resides Identify at least two services that are available to the family where they live.Identify at least 2 services needed by the family that are missing from the community.How might they access them? (*See windshield survey rubric)

Sanchez and Aimes Family

Live in: North Minneapolis, MN

Antonio Sanchez (husband)
Helen Aimes-Sanchez (wife)
Anthony Sanchez
Cristina Sanchez, Tracie Aimes sisters / Maria Sanchez Antonios mother

Antonio Sanchez:

Marital Status: Married to Helen for 18 years. Divorced previous to this
Children: With Helen Anthony and Cristina, stepdaughter Tracie
Religion: Roman Catholic
Hobbies: Loves eating traditional Costa Rican food, watching TV and movies, repairing broken household items
Support System: Close with his mother, wife, and children
Ethnicity: Latinx
Employment: Delivery truck driver for construction company – Salary: $26.00 per hour
Education: High school graduate
Health Insurance: Preferred Physician Organization (PPO)
Combined: Housing: Owns a 3-bedroom home in town
Combined: Debt: Owes $92,000 on his home to be paid off in 17 years. 1 car paid for. Owes $3800 for 1 used car. Credit card debt of $13,135. Paying minimum payment. Has $500 in savings.
Medical History: Antonio is in good health except for his chronic low back pain and hyperlipidemia.

Helen:

Marital Status: Married to Antonio 18 years. Divorced previous to this
Children: With Antonio Anthony and Cristina, daughter Tracie from previous marriage
Religion: Roman Catholic
Hobbies: Reading, listening to music, and playing the piano
Volunteer Service: Member of PTA at the Neighborhood High School
Support System: Relies heavily on her oldest daughter, Tracie. Close relationship with her husband and other children does not like Antonios mother as she tries to take over
Ethnicity: Caucasian
Employment: Bank teller – Salary: $15.00 per hour
Education: High school graduate
Health Insurance: On Antonios insurance – Preferred Physician Organization (PPO)
Medical History: Helen’s medical history includes obesity, cholelithiasis, severe anxiety and panic attacks

Anthony:

Marital Status: Single lives at home
Siblings: Sisters Cristina and Tracie
Religion: Roman Catholic
Hobbies: Likes math and science
Support System: Minimal. Lives with his family but prefers to be alone. No close friends
Ethnicity: Latinx
Employment: Grocery bagger
Salary: Minimum wage
Education: High school student
Health Insurance: On fathers insurance – Preferred Physician Organization (PPO)
Debt: None
Medical History: Anthony is physically healthy but begins to develop some phobias while a senior in high school, becomes isolated, experiences an acute psychotic event and is diagnosed with schizophrenia.

Focus of your Family in Transition: Anthonys diagnosis of schizophrenia has the family in turmoil as he is difficult to live with, is in and out of treatment, and Helen is not able to work and care for Anthony at the same time. Tracie does not want to be involved and Antonios mother comes to live with them consistently comes to Anthonys rescue.

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