ASSESSMENT Complete a home safety/home environmental assessment using the tool provided (20) Assess and describe the family’s level of Emergency Preparedness (5) Assessment – Provide a brief summary about the family including the following information: Type of family Describe the family functions Describe the family structure Is the family healthy or dysfunctional? (10) Health Risk Appraisal – Conduct a family health risk appraisal assessing for the presence of specific factors in each of the categories that have been identified as being associated with an increased likelihood of an illness (Biological/age-related health risk, Environmental risk, Behavioral risk(5) Identify at least 5 resources/strengths the family possesses. (5) Identify and list at least top 5 family needs. Prioritize the identified needs. (10) INTERVENTION Design a detailed culturally appropriate intervention plan for 1 or more of the needs identified and list specific public/community health nursing roles you would employ in addressing the family need (from intervention wheel – home visits, screening, case management, etc.). Include the level of prevention you used (primary, secondary or tertiary). (10) Review literature and select one article from the literature in support of the identified intervention.Use the article to support your design and attach the article.(5) Implement the intervention with the family, providing appropriate resources as indicated. (5) Evaluation- Develop an evaluation plan for the intervention and include recommendations for the future. Follow-up with the family to conduct an initial evaluation of the intervention. (5) |
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Organization Structure
Transitions occur between thoughts. |
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Literacy and Style
Maintains economy of expression. |
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APA
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Final Grade |
100 |
the assessment tool provided will be on
Safety Hazard Yes No
The safety tool has to be answered on the paper either yes or No
at least three feet from stove, fireplace or heater?
of cigarettes, lighters and matches?______
if necessary)?______
Emergency exit or is the key close by?______
Sanitation Hazards
each room?______
Modifications recommended after your assessment_____________________________________________________________
What surprised you when doing your home safety assessment?
Why are home safety assessments important for a public health nurse to know and do?
What kind of teaching/topics can you see would be important for a public health nurse to do as a result of a home safety assessment?