Deliverable 6 - Assessing Community Needs
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2-2026HSA6900AssessingCommunityNeeds.pptx
Assessing Community Needs
Dr. M. Point
HSA6900CBE
Capstone Course
Presentation Goals
Examine Key Elements in conducting a community health needs assessment
Explore risk factors affecting communities
Review deliverable requirements
REMINDER OF COURSE DEADLINE
Reminder!
Please keep in mind the final day to submit is Friday, March 20th ….
But, we have a plan….
Motivational Thought
In a world where you can CHOOSE to be anything, CHOOSE kindness
Welcome to Module Six
The competency for this module is:
Analyze the various healthcare delivery systems and models needed to address population health needs.
The Scenario
As the new business analyst for your health organization, you are charged with the task of completing a community needs assessment in order to support the Chief Executive Officer’s proposed mobile clinic unit.
Note: You are not actually completing a needs assessment, it is part of the scenario where you are acting in the role and acting in terms of drafting a preliminary needs assessment.
How to Best Determine Community Needs
Know the community
1
Know the challenges
2
Understand the barriers
3
Involve the community
4
Involve the community
5
Involve the community
6
Collaborate on solutions
7
What is a Community Needs Assessment?
A community needs assessment provides community leaders with a snapshot of local policy, systems, and environmental change strategies currently in place and helps to identify areas for improvement.
The Community Needs Assessement
It identifies the strengths and resources available in the community to meet the needs of children, youth, and families.
The assessment focuses on the capabilities of the community, including its citizens, agencies, and organizations.
The Scenario, Part II
The unit will contain a variety of services including health education, medical and dental screenings, HIV testing, a syringe exchange program, and diabetes, asthma, and cardiovascular disease management services.
The Scenario, Part III
Your first step in conducting the needs assessment is to develop a draft of the proposal of the assessment for your CEO’s approval. Once the CEO has approved the assessment proposal, the complete assessment will be conducted.
The Output
You will need to draft a proposal
An executive summary
Description of the community’s population
A discussion of the potential barriers
An assessment of key indicators that the clinic is necessary
Recommendations for resources
A survey instrument
Executive Summary
The executive summary should outline the challenges facing the community. You are free to use any community, even your own.
The goal of the executive summary is to describe specific challenges – for instance, what are the various health challenges to be addressed?
Description of the Community’s Population
What is the average age, median income,
educational status, and other relevant factors
describing the community.
What % of those between the ages of
18 years of age, etc.
A good resource may be the Kaiser Family
Foundation @ KFF.org
Potential Barriers
Research – there is a great article that I located entitled “How do mobile health clinics impact patient access to care?”
This was a very good article and I think that it (and articles similar) can help you to formulate your own list of potential barriers.
Key Indicators Supporting Need
Morbidity
Chemical Dependence
Mobility Challenges
Use Data
What does the data show relative to mortality rates?
What does the data show relative to chemical dependence?
Is there a trend?
Is the data broken down demographically?
Resource Recommendations
What are your human resource needs?
Physicians, Administrators, APN, Social Workers
What are your technology needs?
What type of systems will you need?
Survey Instrument
What types of surveys will you administer?
How will you administer the surveys?
To whom will you administer the surveys?
Survey Instruments
Must contain an introduction of the survey
Give your potential respondents a reason to respond
Describe benefits of the survey for the respondents
Develop the actual survey (include questionnaires with specific questions)
Have fun!
Questions
Are there any questions?
Rubric
Comprehensive executive summary outlining the challenges facing the local community.
Describe the contents of your report.
Clear and thorough description of the community’s population (age, median income, educational status, and other relevant factors describing the community).
Clear and thorough discussion of the potential barriers that may restrict access to care.
Rubric
Comprehensive assessment of key indicators that a mobile clinic is necessary.
Is there a high prevalence of individuals in the community with HBP.
Clear and thorough recommendations for resources, both human and technical.
Comprehensive survey created to gain input from the community.
Survey
In the following list, what do you think are the three most important factors for a “Healthy Community?” (Those factors which most improve the quality of life in a community.)
Check Three
| ___ Good place to raise children ___ Low crime / safe neighborhoods ___ Low level of child abuse ___ Good schools ___ Access to health care (e.g., family doctor) ___ Parks and recreation ___ Clean environment ___ Affordable housing ___ Arts and cultural events | ___ Excellent race/ethnic relations ___ Good jobs and healthy economy ___ Strong family life ___ Healthy behaviors and lifestyles ___ Low adult death and disease rates ___ Low infant deaths ___ Religious or spiritual values ___ Emergency preparedness ___ Other___________________________ |
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Survey
In the following list, what do you think are the three most important “health problems” in our community? (Those problems which have the greatest impact on overall community health.)
Check only Three
| ___ Aging problems (e.g., arthritis, hearing/vision loss, etc.) ___ Cancers ___ Child abuse / neglect ___ Dental problems ___ Diabetes ___ Domestic Violence ___ Firearm-related injuries | ___ Heart disease and stroke ___ High blood pressure ___ HIV / AIDS ___ Homelessness ___ Infant Death ___ Infectious Diseases (e.g., hepatitis, TB, etc.) ___ Mental health problems ___ Motor vehicle crash injuries | ___ Rape / sexual assault ___ Respiratory / lung disease ___ Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs) ___ Suicide ___ Teenage pregnancy ___ Terrorist activities ___ Other ___________________ |
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Survey Instrument Tips
Remember, your survey instrument actually serves to support the clinic. One disorder or one community concern is unlikely to be sufficient in gaining support for the clinic.
Think about the community as a whole!
Questions
Do you have any questions?
As a Reminder
One final course deliverable to address
Deliverable 7
Completing a Business Plan
More comprehensive
More time – intensive
After Deliverable Seven
Reboot
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