Conducting a Needs Assessment: Key Insights from Region II Annual Primary Care Conference
This document outlines the key points discussed during the Region II Annual Primary Care Conference held on June 3, 2010, focusing on conducting effective needs assessments. Presenters Mali Trilla and Carol Lightsey highlight the major concepts including the definition of needs, planning components, and various assessment techniques. Topics covered include data collection methods, gap analysis, identifying priorities, and collaborative assessments. Practical techniques such as surveys, interviews, and geo-mapping are explored, alongside the significance of accurate information for effective planning and resource allocation.
Conducting a Needs Assessment: Key Insights from Region II Annual Primary Care Conference
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CONDUCTING A NEEDS ASSESSMENT REGION II ANNUAL PRIMARY CARE CONFERENCE JUNE 3, 2010 PRESENTERS: MALI TRILLA & CAROL LIGHTSEY
ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION • MAJOR CONCEPTS • A NEEDS PLAN COMPONENTS • CONDUCTING AN ASSESSMENT • TECHNIQUES/METHODS FOR INVESTIGATING • COLLABORATIVE NEEDS ASSESSMENTS & TECHNOLOGY • CASE STUDY • QUESTIONS
MAJOR CONCEPTS: • DEFINING -- WHAT IS NEED? • NEEDS ASSESSMENT • NEEDS ANALYSIS
PLAN COMPONENTS • OBJECTIVES • PRE-ASSESSMENT/ASSESSMENT • TARGET AUDIENCE(S) • SAMPLING PROCEDURE(S) • DATA COLLECTION METHODS • DATA ANALYSIS • MAKE DECISIONS
CONDUCTING AN ASSESSMENT • PERFORM A “GAP” ANALYSIS • IDENTIFY PRIORITIES AND IMPORTANCE • IDENTIFY CAUSES OF PERFORMANCE/PROBLEMS AND/OR MISSED OPPORTUNITIES • IDENTIFY POSSIBLE SOLUTIONS AND GROWTH OPPORTUNITIES
TECHNIQUES/METHODS FOR INVESTIGATING • DIRECT OBSERVATION • QUESTIONNAIRES • CONSULTATION WITH PERSONS WITH SPECIFIC KNOWLEDGE AND/OR KEY INTERESTS • REVIEW OF RELEVANT LITERATURE/DATA • INTERVIEWS • FOCUS GROUPS • TESTS • RECORDS AND REPORT STUDIES • WORK SAMPLES • GEO-MAPPING
DESIGNING A NEEDS ASSESSMENT ACTIVITY PLAN • PURPOSE: • GOALS • SCOPE OF WORK • METHODOLOGY AND PROCESS • RESOURCES • TIMEFRAMES/LINES
REFERENCES • HRSA’S BPHC SAC APPLICATION (NEEDS SECTION – INDICATORS) • HRSA’S OFFICE OF SHORTAGE DESIGNATION’S INDICATORS • SAMPLE DATA CHART • CLARITAS • ETC.
SUMMARY • WHAT IS A NEEDS ASSESSMENT? • WHY CONDUCT A NA? • HOW AND WHERE IS AN NA DONE? • WHO CONDUCTS ONE? • HOW OFTEN? • ALLOCATION OF RESOURCES TO A NA…..HOW DOES THIS RELATE?
THOUGHT FOR TODAY POOR PLANNING ON YOUR PART DOES NOT MEAN AN EMERGENCY ON MY PART….”.GOOD PLANNING REQUIRES GOOD INFORMATION “
