Windshield Survey Research Paper
Windshield Survey
Beverly Steiger
NUR 405
May 7th, 2012
Tonya O'Neil, RN, MSN, CHES
Windshield Survey
Windshield surveys are short and simple surveys that are conducted through visual observations within the environment of the community. These surveys are used to obtain information and ultimately define various aspects of the community including the residents living there. Once the community has been scoped for trends of society, resources, and aspects that could affect health, the data is reviewed for potential community needs. These needs can then be prioritized based on other data derived from the community. Change is implemented to introduce or reinforce a higher quality of health and lifestyle …show more content…
The community and its residence are very active. Wearing sunscreen, hats, and sunglasses could prevent not only sunburn but could also prevent skin cancers and harm to the eyes. In Arizona, the residents are exposed to sunlight almost the entire day whether outside or driving in their cars. Heat exhaustion or heat stroke can lead to death. Being in temperatures reaching 115 degrees or higher certainly increases the chances of a heat stroke; especially while being active. Even the most experienced athlete or hiker can fall to the burning heat of the Arizona sun. Dehydration is an issue that affects all residents in the state of Arizona during the summer months. The air and hear are dry, therefore water loss is not as noticeably. Constant hydration in the summer months is imperative for good health. Two to three hours in the hot sun without water could kill a …show more content…
The architecture of |are located in the neighborhood |school ages children and single |
|the houses is similar with 5 |with infrequent times. There are |middle age professional adults. |
|different options varying in square|numerous paved sidewalks and trails|There is large expanded outdoor |
|footage, single or two story, and |for bike riding and jogging. There|mall with shopping and several |
|lot size. I would approximate that |are three major highways located |restaurants; with only one fast |
|one in every 3 homes has a pool. |within a mile of the neighborhood. |food restaurant. There are also |
|The houses are in close proximity | |three major grocery stores; none of|
|of each other; within 20 feet and | |which are ethnic. There are seven |
|share a common secure wall. The | |schools in the neighborhood ranging|
|front yard space is limited to | |from pre-school to high school. |
|approximately 40 feet and backyard | |There is little to no integration
Beverly Steiger
NUR 405
May 7th, 2012
Tonya O'Neil, RN, MSN, CHES
Windshield Survey
Windshield surveys are short and simple surveys that are conducted through visual observations within the environment of the community. These surveys are used to obtain information and ultimately define various aspects of the community including the residents living there. Once the community has been scoped for trends of society, resources, and aspects that could affect health, the data is reviewed for potential community needs. These needs can then be prioritized based on other data derived from the community. Change is implemented to introduce or reinforce a higher quality of health and lifestyle …show more content…
The community and its residence are very active. Wearing sunscreen, hats, and sunglasses could prevent not only sunburn but could also prevent skin cancers and harm to the eyes. In Arizona, the residents are exposed to sunlight almost the entire day whether outside or driving in their cars. Heat exhaustion or heat stroke can lead to death. Being in temperatures reaching 115 degrees or higher certainly increases the chances of a heat stroke; especially while being active. Even the most experienced athlete or hiker can fall to the burning heat of the Arizona sun. Dehydration is an issue that affects all residents in the state of Arizona during the summer months. The air and hear are dry, therefore water loss is not as noticeably. Constant hydration in the summer months is imperative for good health. Two to three hours in the hot sun without water could kill a …show more content…
The architecture of |are located in the neighborhood |school ages children and single |
|the houses is similar with 5 |with infrequent times. There are |middle age professional adults. |
|different options varying in square|numerous paved sidewalks and trails|There is large expanded outdoor |
|footage, single or two story, and |for bike riding and jogging. There|mall with shopping and several |
|lot size. I would approximate that |are three major highways located |restaurants; with only one fast |
|one in every 3 homes has a pool. |within a mile of the neighborhood. |food restaurant. There are also |
|The houses are in close proximity | |three major grocery stores; none of|
|of each other; within 20 feet and | |which are ethnic. There are seven |
|share a common secure wall. The | |schools in the neighborhood ranging|
|front yard space is limited to | |from pre-school to high school. |
|approximately 40 feet and backyard | |There is little to no integration