ANSWER
An outline and instructions for your Richmond West community needs assessment paper are provided here:
Page Title
In APA format, provide your name, the title of the course, the name of the instructor, and the date of submission.
Overview
Give a brief introduction of Richmond West, including its location and importance.
Provide an introduction to the document (such as “This paper conducts a community needs assessment of Richmond West to identify existing strengths, weaknesses, and gaps in resources to recommend actionable interventions aligned with Healthy People 2030 initiatives.” ).
1. Give an overview of the community
Individuals
Population size, age distribution, ethnicity, and income levels are examples of demographic statistics.
Biological factors: Typical illnesses or ailments that are common in the neighborhood.
Social influences include family dynamics, crime rates, and educational attainment.
Dominant languages, customs, and communal ideals are examples of cultural elements.
b. Location and surroundings
Physical aspects include public areas, infrastructure, housing conditions, and geographic arrangement.
Environmental factors include pollution levels, green spaces, and the quality of the air and water.
c. Social Structures
Health systems: The presence of clinics, pharmacies, and medical facilities.
Economic considerations include local businesses, employment rates, and economic stability.
Access to supermarkets, transit, educational institutions, and leisure centers are examples of resources and services.
2. Community Research and Analysis
1. Windshield Inspection
Describe the neighborhood based on your observations (e.g., “While driving through Richmond West, I observed…”).
Important observations include the state of the public areas, housing, roads, social interactions, and indications of economic development.
b. Analysis of Data
Integrate research and statistical data with windshield survey results.
Emphasize your advantages (such well-kept parks and bustling community centers) and disadvantages (like high unemployment and restricted access to healthcare).
c. Needs of the Community
Determine a particular need or need (e.g., inadequate transportation for elderly, absence of mental health care).
3. Community Health Initiative or Asset
Suggest a health initiative or resource (e.g., a community fitness program, food bank cooperation, or mobile health clinic).
Describe how this resource/program fills the identified gap.
Connect the initiative to Healthy People 2030 objectives, such lowering health inequalities or expanding access to medical care.
4. Introspection
Write a summary of the main lessons you took away from the test.
Talk about how this experience has improved your knowledge about community health nursing.
Consider how you will use this information in your upcoming work.
In conclusion
Summarize the significance of community needs analyses.
Reiterate the gap that has been found and the suggested fix.
End with a request for action or a more comprehensive view of community health.
Citations
Add a minimum of two academic references (e.g., CDC, Healthy People 2030). Use APA format.
(Optional) Appendix
If necessary, you can include visual aids like maps, windshield survey photos, or data-summarizing tables.
Advice for Finishing:
To keep things clear, give each section an APA heading.
To support your analysis, use data and statistics from reputable sources.
Prior to submission:
Carefully proofread your work.
Consult a writing tutor and take their suggestions into consideration.
Send the updated draft to “Turn-it-in.”
This framework guarantees that your work is coherent, complies with all specifications, and follows the grading guidelines.
QUESTION
QEP ASSIGNMENT: COMMUNITY NEEDS ASSESSMENT PAPER: Neighborhood Richmond West
For this scholarly paper, the student will complete a Community Needs Assessment and identify
a gap or need that is present. To do this, the student will use observational and objective research
data to analyze the strengths and weaknesses of the neighborhood or target population. Students
should utilize the community assessment components (People, Place/Environment, and Social
Systems) as detailed in the ATI Community Review Module and in the Community Health
Nursing lecture. The guidelines for the paper are listed below:
Describe the Community
1. People (demographic data and biological, social, and cultural factors)
2. Place/Environment (physical and environmental factors)
3. Social Systems (health systems, economic factors, resources, and services)
Research and Analysis of the Community
• Conduct a windshield survey of the neighborhood.
• Analyze the data on the community (the windshield survey information along with any data and
statistics you found).
• Identify the community’s needs and strengths.
Identify a community health program/resource that your community could utilize to alleviate
the needs you have indicated.
• Summarize how this community health program/resource helps meet the Healthy People 2030
initiatives.
• Reflect on what you learned from the assignment and how it will impact your practice in the
future
Requirements:
• Your paper must be APA format and at least 750 words not to exceed 1000 words.
• Double space your paper and use Times New Roman 12-point font and 1” margins.
• Proofread your paper; visit and present proof of seeing a writing tutor before submitting your
paper to “Turn-it-in”.
• A minimum of two (2) scholarly references (ex. Healthy People 2030 and Center for Disease
Control) must be used. APA format must be used in citing and referencing sources.
Students should complete all sections of the paper prior to seeing the writing tutor for feedback.
Students should utilize this feedback from the writing tutor to make any adjustments to the paper
before submitting it to their assigned instructor for grading. The outline provided below offers a
clear example of how to organize the required information into a paper format. Remember
students must attain a grade of 77% or greater on this paper in order to successfully complete this
course.