Assessment/Interview

Select a community of interest. It is important that the community selected be one in which a CLC group member currently resides. Students residing in the chosen community should be assigned to perform the physical assessment of the community.

1. Perform a direct assessment of a community of interest using the “Functional Health Patterns Community Assessment Guide.”
2. Interview a community health and public health provider regarding that person’s role and experiences within the community.

Interview Guidelines

Interviews can take place in-person, by phone, or by Skype. Complete the “Provider Interview Acknowledgement Form” and submit with the group presentation.

Develop one set of interview questions to gather information about the role of the provider in the community and the health issues faced by the chosen community. Compile key findings from the interview, including the interview questions used,   and submit with the  presentation. 

• Describe      the role of the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) as it pertains to      the PMHNP.
• Explain      your responsibilities when having a DEA number.
• Explain      how you apply for a DEA number.
• Explain      your state’s requirements for a safe prescribing and prescription      monitoring program. Texas
• Explain      your responsibility as a PMHNP to follow these requirements.
• Provide      an example of a drug you may prescribe from each of the Schedule II-V drug      levels.