course material

1. Community Health Assessment Report
This assignment requires you to undertake a community assessment within the City of
Horizon in order to identify potential health issues for the community. In this assignment
you are also considering the role of the registered nurse in primary health care. You will
present the assignment in a report format using the template provided as a guide. The
assessment is divided into two parts – Part A & Part B. You are to address both parts. Part
A: Community Assessment ??In Part A your task is to complete an assessment of the City of
Horizon using the headings, biophysical assessment, psychological assessment, physical
environment, socio-cultural features, behavioural features and health system. Please
consider aspects of the points listed under each of these heading in your report Biophysical
Assessment that outlines the demographic profile of the population. Include:Age
profileGender profileEthnicity and cultural profilePsychological Assessment identifying
how the community is connected and its ability to respond to events. For
example:Communication networks for example telecommunications and media
(newspaper, radio, t.v. etc)Volunteer agenciesLaw enforcementEmergency servicesSocial
support servicesPhysical Environmentthat identifies features of the environment such
as:GeographyPopulation sizeClassification: remote, rural, urban, etcClimateAir qualityWater
source, availability and qualitySewage and other waste disposalHousing types and
adequacySocio-Cultural features: This section relates to the way a community is structured
and organised through a range of public institutions, resources and activities. Your
assessment should consider:Marital statusFamily compositionEducation levels and facilities
(formal and informal)IncomeEmployment rates and occupation typesTransportLeadership
of communityReligionCommunity groups and organisationsBehavioural features: This
section relates to the interaction between community resources and the community. It
includes patterns of consumption of community resources, goods and services. In this
section consider:Access to goods and servicesShopping facilitiesSport and Recreation
facilitiesLeisure activitiesEntertainment facilitiesDining and eating facilitiesHealth System:
Consider the availability and access to health services (inclusive of preventative and illness
services) for people. Part B: Identification of a potential health issue and the role of the
registered nurse?Following your assessment identify and discuss one (1) potential health
related issue for the Horizon community and consider the role a registered nurse may have
in addressing the health issue you identified. Reference List: References are to be listed in
alphabetical order at the conclusion of the report as per UniSA (2016) Harvard Referencing
Guide Writing suggestion for teacher The assignment is to be presented as a report format

2. using the template provided. This is located in the assessment folder. Download and type
your answers in – it is already formatted. Do not change the formatting.My suggested
breakdown for each part as per the template:Introduction:10% of final word count (200
words)Part A: 60% of Final word Count (1200 words): That is 200 words per headingPart
B: 20% of Final word count (400 words)Conclusion: 10% of Final word count (200
words)Introduction: An introduction should introduce the assignment. It should clearly
state the purpose, aims, and objectives of the assignment, indicate any key terms and should
present a plan for the discussion.Part A: Community Assessment:In Part A your task is to
complete an assessment of the City of Horizon using the headings of biophysical
assessment, psychological assessment, physical environment, socio-cultural features,
behavioural features and health system. Your course outline indicates the aspects you may
consider. Topic 3 also contains readings that provide more specific information.How do I
find information?You will need to explore the City of Horizon. Do this by:examining the map
of the City of Horizon,read each client’ s background stories (information about Horizon is
embedded in these),look at the Horizon City Council webiste for information, andalso do
some detective work based on what you know about Horizon and where it is situated.Note:
that you will not find “ everything about everything” – this emulates “ real word” . You will
need to base part B on what you have found out.Part B: Identification of a potential health
issue and the role of the registered nurseFrom your assessment, you are asked to identify
and discuss one (1) potential health related issue for the Horizon. You will need to justify
why the issue you selected is of concern for the City of Horizon. To do this you will need to
refer to the academic literature.Once you have explained what the health issue is and why it
is of concern, you then need to consider the role a registered nurse may have in addressing
the health issue you identified for the community. Here you are required to refer to
academic literature.Conclusion: A conclusion should summarise the main themes presented
in the report and should evaluate the presented material. It needs to outline any
recommendations. It should not introduce any new material. It needs to demonstrate what
you have learned from the academic paper and state the conclusions drawnReference List:
References are to be listed in alphabetical order at the conclusion of the report as per UniSA
(2016) Harvard Referencing Guide