THE UNIVERSITY OF THE WEST INDIES

FACULTY OF MEDICAL SCIENCES

THE UWI SCHOOL OF NURSING, MONA
COMMUNITY HEALTH NURSING

Health Center: Oak Glades

Date of submission: November 26, 2013
Coursework Assignment 40%

Group Members
Odessia Benjamin- 620052267
Roszan Davey- 620059945
KimleeMcCalla- 620058278
Kadesha Thompson- 620054973

Contribution to the Assignment

Each member of the group contributed equally to the assignment given. We worked
together in compiling and printing the various sections, assisted where a member was lacking
and proof read each others work. The contributions were as follows:
Kadesha Thompson- Question one
Roszan Davey- Question two
Odessia Benjamin- Question three
Kimlee Mc Calla- Question four

THE UNIVERSITY OF THE WEST INDIES

FACULTY OF MEDICAL SCIENCES
THE UWI SCHOOL OF NURSING, MONA
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Odessia Benjamin- 620052267

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Roszan Davey- 620059945

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Kimlee McCalla- 620058278

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Kadesha Thompson- 620054973

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Introduction
The Nursing process is a systematic, rational method of planning and providing relevant
nursing interventions. To assess the community of Oak Glades and Palm Grove Court served by
the Oak Glades health center one has to identify the health status of the community and actual or
potential health care needs/problems to deliver specific nursing interventions and implementation
to solve problems identified. An evaluation would also be conducted to identify if the appropriate
intervention was used and to check if the various nursing interventions were effective or
ineffective. The five phases of the nursing process will be used to assess the community namely
assessing, diagnosing, planning, implementing and evaluating.
While carrying out the community walk and home visits a number of health problems/
issues and risks were identified. However, as a group we discussed and prioritize the health
problems and decided to conduct the research on Mosquito Infestation and Frequent Water Lockoffs.

References
Button, G. (2007), Department of Health and Human Services: Centers for Disease Control and
Prevention. Retrieved from: http://www.cdc.gov/ncidod/water_scarcity.htm
Deena, D. A. & Petr, J. (2003), Community Health and Wellness Needs Assessment: A Step by
Step Guide, Clifton Park NY, USA.

Stanhope, M. & Lancaster, J. (2010), Foundations in Nursing Practice: Community oriented

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practice (4 ed) ELSVIER (Mosby).

The Complete list of NANDA Nursing Diagnosis for 2012-2014

The World Health Organization WHO, (2013). Retrieved from:

http://www.who.int/mediacentre/factsheets/fs330/en/