Windshield Assessment Template

 

SECTION A

Boundaries

Describe the boundaries of the neighborhood. (Highway, railroad, lake, river, gated community)

Does the community have a name?

Is the name displayed?

Are there unofficial names for the community?

Are there sub-sections within the community or neighborhood?

Housing

How old are the houses, what style, of what materials are they constructed?

The oldest set of houses was constructed from the 1930s to the 70s. Usually of duplex style however there are newer modern style homes as well

Are all the houses similar?

Are there single and multi-family homes in the community?

What is the approximate lot size?

Are there vacant homes?

Does the community show sign of improvement?

Does the community show signs of decay?

Is there trash, abandoned cars, boarded-up buildings, rubble, poor drainage, or disease vector areas?

 

 SECTION B

Parks and Recreation

Are there parks and recreation facilities?  Describe.

Is the open space public or private?

Stores

What grocery stores and neighborhood stores are available?

How do the residents of the community travel to the stores?

Transportation

What is the condition of the streets?

What forms of public transportation are available?

Is there a major highway near the neighborhood?

 Service Centers

What social agencies, recreation centers, and schools are in the community?

Are there health care providers: physician offices, dentists, clinics, emergency rooms, hospitals?

 

SECTION C

 Population

Who is on the streets?

What animals do you see?

Is there police and fire protection available?

Does a specific ethnic group predominate in the community?

Are there churches or places of worship in the community?

Would you rate this community as upper, upper-middle, middle, working-class, or lower class?

How would you base this judgment?

 

SECTION D

Nursing Assessment of the Community

What zip code did you survey?

What would be a need for a community health nurse to begin a health promotion project in this community?

  • The ability to reach the retirement age group in the community to teach and educate them on activities that promote healthy living to promote quality of life.
  • Education on primary prevention such as safe sex practice, diabetes, hypertension, vaccinations, and drug abuse. Promotion of health and wellness programs like fitness, healthy meals, social activities and all.
  • Screening should be easily accessible to the residents in the community for health promotion and disease prevention
  • These will help promote and protect the community.