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Steps in Community Health Assessment and Improvement Planning April 25, 2013

Steps in Community Health Assessment and Improvement Planning April 25, 2013. Sarah Hurd, M.S. Kansas Health Institute. Purpose of a CHA. A comprehensive look at health status and factors that influence health in a community, used to guide a plan for improvements Health measures

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Steps in Community Health Assessment and Improvement Planning April 25, 2013

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  1. Steps in Community Health Assessment and Improvement PlanningApril 25, 2013 Sarah Hurd, M.S. Kansas Health Institute

  2. Purpose of a CHA • A comprehensive look at health status and factors that influence health in a community, used to guide a plan for improvements • Health measures • Social determinants • Concerns of community members • Available resources and assets

  3. Overview of CHA/CHIP Steps • Develop a Plan • Conduct the Assessment • Identify Priorities • Develop the CHIP • Implement the CHIP

  4. Overview of CHA/CHIP Steps • Develop a Plan • Conduct the Assessment • Identify Priorities • Develop the CHIP • Implement the CHIP

  5. Step 1: Develop a Plan • Define your community (region, county, service area, etc.) • Identify your team • Define the process • Models • Assessment methods • Indicators • Comparisons • Methods of community engagement • Decide on prioritization methods • See handbook, page 10

  6. Step 2: Conduct the Assessment • Collect or gather data • Assemble data for easier analysis • Tables • Charts & graphs • Visual depictions (photo journals, etc.) • Compile a written report (data profile) • Share with broader community • Solicit community feedback

  7. Step 3: Identify Priorities • Methods of prioritization • Consensus • Voting • Prioritization matrix • Criterion-based • Analyze findings and community input • Assemble data for easier analysis • Tables • Charts & graphs

  8. Step 4: Develop the CHIP • Drill down, identify root causes • Review evidence base, “best practices” • Identify improvement strategies and performance measures • Assign responsibilities, timelines • Create written report • Disseminate the report

  9. Step 5: Implement the CHIP • Implement interventions strategies • Evaluate – continue to monitor and assess • Adjust intervention strategies as needed • Incorporate into agency-specific strategic plans

  10. Iterative Process

  11. Key Points • Think of health broadly • Involve community partners • Iterative – not a one-time process • The process is as important as the outputs • It’s not rocket science!

  12. Introduce Work Plan Template

  13. Purpose of the Work Plan • Time for reflection at the end of each learning session • Guide for action between learning sessions • Documentation of steps completed and incomplete

  14. Kansas Health Institute Information for policy makers. Health for Kansans.

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