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Windshield Survey

by Cathy Parkes June 11, 2021 Updated: April 05, 2022

Windshield Survey: Collect data by literally driving around and looking out your windshield. Assess people and environment. Use the data to develop a Community Health Plan.

What is a windshield survey?

A Windshield Survey is a survey performed by health professionals to collect data by literally driving around and look out their windshield to assess people and environment. Health professionals use this data to develop a Community Health Plan.

Cathy Parkes
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