1. Read the Community Needs Assessment Guide and Steps in Action Plan for Commun

1. Read the Community Needs Assessment Guide and Steps in Action Plan for Community Needs Assessment Project for instructions on:
Writing a 5-10 page Report [The community to be analyzed is DORAL in Miami, FL Zip code 33178]
Use the Community Needs Assessment guide to prepare your written report. Make sure to answer all the items in the Community Needs Assessment guide.
2. Write your report utilizing proper spelling, grammar, and APA format
3. View the Grading Rubric posted below that will be used to grade this project.
4.Typed your report in a Microsoft Word document, save the file, and then upload both files.
Grading Criteria
CriteriaRatingsPts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeClear Problem Identified in a Specified CommunityAfter completing your research on a specified community, using the “Community Health Assessment” guide posted in Canvas under Assignments – Project – Community Needs Assessment, what problem did you uncover in your research (i.e., lack of: public transportation, healthcare providers and/or facilities, academic institutions, grocery stores, government offices, etc)
10 ptsFull Marks
Student covered all the information stated in the “criteria”
0 ptsNo Marks
10 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeExtensive Background Information is Provided in the Written Report and PowerPoint PresentationIn both the written report and PowerPoint Presentation, students covers the following information provided in the “Community Needs Assessment” guide posted in Canvas under Assignments – Community Needs Assessment (See Guide for detail description of each section)
I) Overview
– Description of the Community
II) Physical Environment Considerations: The Community As A Place
– Description: general identifying data
– Boundaries, area in square miles
– Environment
– Housing
– Leading industries and occupations
III) The People of the Community
– Population profile
– Biologic Considerations/Vital and demographic
population characteristics
– Psychological Considerations
– Sociocultural Considerations: The Community As A
Social System
20 ptsFull Marks
Student covered all the information stated in the “criteria”
0 ptsNo Marks
20 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeCommunity resources have been accurately researchedIn both the written report and PowerPoint Presentation, student covers the following information provided in the “Community Needs Assessment” guide posted in Canvas under Assignments (See Guide for detailed description of each section)
III) The Resources of the Community
– Government and Leadership
– Education
– Transportation
– Behavioral Consideration
– Health System Considerations
15 ptsFull Marks
Student covered all the information stated in the “criteria”
0 ptsNo Marks
15 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeDemosntrates clear attainable plan of action for specified community using the “Steps in Action Plan for Community Needs Assessment Project” posted in Canvas under AssignmentStudent addresses all the following questions:
Questions to address include the following:
• What specific, concrete actions are needed to achieve the stated objectives?
• What specific changes need to occur?
• What organizations or individuals will take the lead on each action step, and who will be responsible for ensuring completion? Who else will participate, and what roles will they play?
• What is a realistic time frame for the implementation of each step?
• When will the implementation strategies be completed? How will they be maintained?
• How will you know if you’re making — or failing to make — progress? What metrics will you measure, and are they stratified by race/ethnicity and preferred language? How often will you measure? Set benchmarks to monitor progress along the way. Make sure this matches your evaluation approach and that metrics measure the outcomes you want to see.
• Is the plan flexible enough to adapt to changing circumstances or challenges?
• How will you continue to involve community members throughout the process to avoid contributing to a sense of only engaging the community on the hospital’s timeline?
10 ptsFull Marks
Student covered all the information stated in the “criteria”
0 ptsNo Marks
10 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeWritten Report- Students submits written report that meets the minimum length of 5 pages not including the title page and references (so report must be a minimum of 7 pages)
– Student uses Times New Roman font in 12pt
– All information gathered for the Community Needs Assessment must be cited
– Doubles spaces without adding a space before and after paragraph