Instructions
The purpose of this assignment is to assess your local community to gain a better understanding of strengths and opportunities.
Throughout this course, learners will be working on the Community Teaching Project. The project will include a community teaching presentation given during Topic 5. The audience for the presentation will be community members, rather than the staff at the community agency chosen or inpatient residents.
Complete the “Benchmark – Community Teaching Project – Part 1: Community Assessment” template.
The Community Teaching Project has indirect care experience requirements. The “Indirect Care Experience Hours Form,” located in the Topic 1 Resources, will be used to document the indirect care experience hours completed in the Community Teaching Project and presentation. As progress is made on the Community Teaching Project, update this form indicating the date(s) each section is completed. This form will be submitted in Topic 5.
You are required to cite a minimum of two sources to complete this assignment. Sources must be published within the last 5 years, appropriate for the assignment criteria, and relevant to nursing practice.
Answer
Community Description
xxx xxx is a large and diverse coastal community in South Florida. This community has well-maintained roads, parks, and many public facilities. Most homes are clean and in good condition, though there are some older neighborhoods with aging buildings and less green space (County Health Rankings & Roadmaps, 2025). Overall, the county is doing better than the Florida State Average in overall health and well-being. Almost all residents, about 96% live near places that have space for physical activity. Besides, access to healthcare services is commendable, with several clinics and dental offices within the county (County Health Rankings & Roadmaps, 2025). However, residents experience high costs of housing, and water quality issues have been reported. These conditions indicate that while many residents live comfortably, some groups still experience challenges in their … To access full answer, use the purchase button below.