Stakeholder Mapping
Introduction
The Community Health Needs Assessment and Plan (CHAP) is a tool meant to identify the priority health needs of the community. This draft document offers a set of categories to list the main stakeholders, procedures, assets and the possible solutions being suggested based on proper and detailed information. In this sense, by assessing the health priorities, CHAP aims to develop long-term health gains. The emphasis on developing a strategic partnership with stakeholders guarantees the interventions’ cost-effectiveness and responsiveness, engaging community resources and knowledge to effect sustainable change (National Association of County and City Health Officials, n.d.). Thus, this introduction lays the foundation for expanding the analysis of health needs and plans for intervention.
CHAP Purpose Statement
CHAP aims to improve community health by addressing obesity, mental health, and preventative health care services through cooperation with other stakeholders.
Key Stakeholders Recognition
Key stakeholders in this project include:
Jane Smith, CEO, Local Health Clinic
Around the same time, Mary Johnson was a coordinator for a Nonprofit Health Organization.
Robert Brown, Principal, Local School District
CHAP Methods
CHAP employed both qualitative and quantitative research data collection methods. To capture as much data as possible, timely surveys, focus group analyses, and health check-ups were organized. Several meetings and feedback sessions were conducted to ensure stakeholder engagement.
CHAP Resources
Resources for the CHAP include:
Personnel: healthcare professionals, community workers, volunteers
Facilities: Local clinics, community centres, schools
Equipment: Diagnostic instruments in healthcare, informative literature
Supplies: Vaccines, nutritional supplements, mental health resources
CHAP Executive Summary
The Community Health Needs Assessment and Plan (CHAP) focuses on the following health concerns: obesity, mental health, and prevention of healthcare access for the community. This strategic plan was designed based on data collection and analysis involving stakeholders like healthcare practitioners, community representatives, and other organizations. To accomplish these objectives, recommendations include community-focused nutrition campaigns and physical activity, increased and improved mental health services and promotion initiatives, and accessible health fairs with screenings. All these interventions are thus intended to be sustainable, culturally appropriate and easily promoted within and by the relevant communities to ensure full support. With the cooperation of local people and relevant stakeholders, the CHAP can make effective and sustainable changes for the betterment of the health of the public. Lists of action steps, timelines, assessment, and evaluation activities are presented to measure effectiveness and accountability. Coordinated planning and focused coordination with stakeholders provide the framework for the community to improve overall quality of life.
CHAP Community Scope
The community of focus for this CHAP is composed of diverse people, and their general health status is not uniform. These population statistics can be grouped by age, and as of the latest census, 30% of the population is below 18 years of age, 20% is above 65 years of age, and the remaining are working-age adults (National Association of County and City Health Officials, n.d.). One can also observe that the median household income is much lower than in the state, suggesting that more families face socioeconomic issues. Moreover, it can be noted that most of the population is experiencing high levels of unemployment and underemployment, which are linked to scarce access to healthcare services and products (National Institute of Health, 2023). Education levels also differ; many residents did not complete their high school education, which hampers health literacy and prevention of health behaviours (Lavie et al., 2018).
Using health status indicators, it is possible to identify trends that suggest that specific health interventions are needed. Such health indices as obesity and diabetes prevalence are high in the community: it is recorded that 34.9% of the adult population is obese, and 27.7% suffer from diabetes or cardiovascular diseases as well (Lavie et al., 2018). According to the data from the assessments of mental health, there is a tendency towards elevated levels of depression and anxiety due to the consequences of the COVID-19 pandemic (Talevi et al., 2020). Also, the share of first contact continues to be low among the residents in health check-ups, vaccination, and early disease screening of manageable diseases (Faux et al., 2018). These health disparities are compounded by the lack of transport, health insurance coverage, and culture, which make people postpone health care services if they fall ill (National Institute of Health, 2023). These issues will have to be addressed using the CHAP if a more proactive approach with local cooperation or involvement is adopted to address health status among individuals from this community population’s health concerns based on the current global situation.
3 Top Population Health Priorities
Obesity Prevention:
Rationale: Some of the complications related to obesity include diabetes and cardiovascular diseases (Lavie et al., 2018).
Mental Health Services Enhancement:
Rationale: The deterioration of the mental health state with the higher rate of depression and anxiety signifies the necessity for mental health services (Talevi et al., 2020).
Access to Preventive Healthcare:
Rationale: A disease is a prolonged, costly, and prevalent ailment because people fail to use preventive health services (Faux et al., 2018).
SMART Goal 1: Obesity Prevention
Obesity should be considered an important and worthwhile goal since it brings several diseases, such as Cardiovascular diseases, Cancer, Diabetes and Stroke, according to the WHO (Lavie et al., 2018).
Specific: Ensure that obesity levels are reduced by at least 10% within the next two years.
Measurable: Record BMI statistics in the patients’ files with the help of annual health check-ups.
Achievable: Promoting community nutrition through education programs.
Relevant: Tackles one of the primary causes of chronic diseases.
Time-bound: Proposed and achieved within two years from today.
Proposed Intervention 1
To tackle the high obesity rate of the population, intervention with nutritional education and physical activity shall be initiated. This mediation will include weekly meetings with nutritionists to explain and destigmatize preparing healthful foods and engage registered dietitians to offer them personalized meal plans depending on their estimated caloric and macronutrient requirements. Further, to promote physical activity, we will introduce community fitness activities such as exercise classes, sports practice, and walking clubs. Organizing recruitment among local schools, businesses, and other leisure centres will also help to engage as many people as possible and make events easily available to people. Such an approach is designed to tackle obesity rates by ensuring long-term changes in people’s behaviour and improving the environment around us (Lavie et al., 2018).
SMART Goal 2: Mental Health Services Enhancement
Specific: Adult Mental Health Initiative: Double the availability of mental health care by the 18-month mark.
Measurable: Track the number of interactions for mental health.
Achievable: Increase mental health personnel’s stock, spread the word, and fight the stigma.
Relevant: It is critical because mental health concerns are highly prevalent in the United States.
Time-bound: Sustainably delivery within 18 months (Talevi et al., 2020).
Proposed Intervention 2
To improve mental health facilities, we will increase the number of mental health practitioners and use telehealth practices for mental health support. This intervention will also entail public health enhancement to demystify the disorders with ILBI to create appreciation and seek treatment. To ensure lasting change and continuous support, educational workshops and support groups will be developed for those affected by mental disorders. Working with local hospitals, schools, and several non-profit organizations will guarantee that the subjects with mental problems are appropriately cared for and that the rates of depression and anxiety are diminished in society (Talevi et al., 2020).
SMART Goal 3: Access to Preventive Healthcare
Specific: The first set of strategic goals is to Increase the utilization of preventive health care services by 25 per cent within the next two years.
Measurable: Accumulate the count of preventive health check-ups conducted.
Achievable: Make affordable follow-up care and preventative services/education available.
Relevant: It is very important in diagnosing and treating illnesses, especially in the early stages.
Time-bound: It is possible to accomplish the above goals within the next two years (Faux et al., 2018).
Proposed Intervention 3
To enhance the availability of preventive health care, we will implement a mobile health clinic initiative, including low or no-cost testing, immunization, and health promotion. It involves averting public places and common events like community centres, schools, and other related occasions to cover the largest audience. Furthermore, we will coordinate with local healthcare facilities to provide follow-up care and additional medical advice to those who need it. There will also be health promotional interventions to educate the community and instil more in them the concept of check-ups. This effort aims to enhance the uptake of preventive care services and decrease the incidence of preventable diseases in the populace (Faux et al., 2018).
Conclusion
This CHAP provides guidance for managing obesity, mental health, and primary prevention in the community. Given that the management seems to have a clear road map for change and there are committed workers and patients in the community, better health outcomes are expected.
Next Steps
After finalizing the CHAP, the next steps include informing and engaging all relevant cross-sections of the community, including the local health departments, community organizations, and residents. In realizing the proposed course of action, we will first organize nutritional education workshops and community exercise sessions, seek more health workers with a special interest in mental health, and schedule mobile health clinics. Monitoring and evaluation patterns will then be put in place to track the effectiveness of these interventions; reports will be prepared monthly to check and modify the efficacy. Stakeholders’ involvement will be sustained through quarterly meetings and feedback sessions since stakeholders’ involvement is crucial; hence, everyone will be on the same side, pushing in the same direction in an organization. Furthermore, the continuation and expansion of these initiatives will involve local businesses and grant funding and resources. The program outlined here will strive to meet the objectives of CHAP and foster a stronger and healthier society.
References
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National Association of County and City Health Officials (NACCHO). Directory of Local Health Departments. https://www.naccho.org/membership/lhd-directory
National Institute of Health. (2023). Evidence-Based Practices, Programs, and Resources. Division of Program Coordination, Planning, and Strategic Initiatives (DPCPSI). U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. https://prevention.nih.gov/research-priorities/dissemination-implementation/evidence-based-practices-programs
Talevi, D., Socci, V., Carai, M., Carnaghi, G., Faleri, S., Trebbi, E., … & Pacitti, F. (2020). Mental health outcomes of the COVID-19 pandemic. Rivista di psichiatria, 55(3), 137-144.
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