Applying Data

The story of John Snow is a dramatic application of data in practice. As an HSPP, your application of data to practice may have effects that seem small at first but could be significant to service users, agencies, and others. The power of data to change practice and lives can be applied at the program level in agencies and other service areas. In this Discussion, you consider the types of data that may be significant and create change in your future practice.  

· Review the Learning Resources and Course Announcements.

· Consider the roles and the agencies you want to work for as an HSPP.

By Day 4

· Describe the kinds of data you will need to rely upon to improve programs in your area of focus and the lens of your specialization.

· Describe your comfort level when working with data in your area of interest.