Education Access and Quality
What community resource can you use for educational and digital resources?
Public Library
What demographic information can be collected from the U.S Census?
Race, ethnicity, age, gender, and household characteristics
What types of healthcare facilities are being assessed in communities?
primary care clinics, hospitals, urgent care centers, mental health facilities, etc
What government survey can provide information about poverty rates in communities?
U.S. Census Bureau
What type of sources can be used to identify the geographic boundaries of a community?
U.S. Census, local government websites, Google Maps, etc
A community has low graduation rates and limited educational resources, which SDOH domain is most directly impacted by this?
Education Access and Quality
How can you figure out a community's cultural and linguistic characteristics?
by seeing the percentage of households that speak a language other than English at home, local business listings, etc
The nearest clinic accepting uninsured patients is two hours away by bus. What SDOH category does this impact directly?
Healthcare Access and Quality
Unemployment rates, employers, major industries, welfare, etc.
What information would you look at in a house besides the median cost?
single-family homes vs. multi-family complexes
conditions of the house
What information can a state's Department of Education report card demonstrate about a local school?
Beyond religious services, what are TWO programs religious organizations can offer for the community?
ESL classes, food pantries, childcare, shelters, etc.
Why is it important to identify mental health facilities in the community?
To ensure that all residents have access to mental and behavioral services.
What does a high unemployment rate tell us about a community?
Limited economic opportunities/jobs, greater economic instability
Name two common meeting places that can be assessed in a community.
parks, plazas, community centers, local cafes, libraries
Why does a community assessment include a look into a library's tutoring and digital literacy programs?
To ensure all residents are provided access to educational resources
What are two healthy lifestyle resources a community can offer?
parks, farmers market, fitness recreational centers, community gardens, etc
A rural community has extremely limited options for primary care providers. What designation would this area represent?
Health Professional Shortage Area
(HPSA)
What does the percentage of students receiving free lunch tell us about a community?
Economic hardships for families
A community has vacant stores and abandoned buildings, what might this indicate about the community?
Community decline or disinvestment
Name two types of higher educational institutions that could be found in a community?
community colleges, vocational schools (trade school), universities
A community has high tobacco use, many fast food establishments, and limited access to supermarkets or healthy options. What category does it represent in a Social and Community Context.
Lifestyle Behavior Risks
What are alternative health options besides hospitals and clinics? (NAME TWO)
Chiropractors, acupuncturists, herbalists, etc
What source can a community health nurse use to find information about the local employment and unemployment rates?
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Census Bureau.
A community has limited transportation, poor walkability, abandoned stores, deteriorating houses. How could these conditions impact residents' health?
Barriers to healthcare, physical activity, healthy foods, and many healthy lifestyles.