CHES Exam-Area of Responsibility I Questions And Answers

CHES Exam-Area of Responsibility I
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Needs Assessment Process (NCHEC) -assess resources


-locate existing data

-collect data

-use research methods to guide data collection




6 Step PROCESS for conducting needs assessment 1. determine the scope of work and the

purpose for the needs assessment

2. gather the data

3. analyze the data

4. identify any factors linked to the health problem

5. identify the focus for program; and

6. validate the need before continuing with the planning process




5 MODELS for conducting needs assessment 1. epidemiological model


2. public health model

, CHES Exam-Area of Responsibility I
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3. social model

4. asset model

5. rapid model

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Epidemiological Model this needs assessment model focuses on epidemiological data

(death, prevalence and birth rates, etc)




Public Health Model this needs assessment model attempts to quantify health problems

and often uses epidemiological data; can be more focused on a specific population and can be

mindful of limitations of resources.




Social Model this needs assessment model investigates social or political issues that

influence health




Asset Model this needs assessment model focuses on the strengths of a community,

organization, or population and looks to find ways to use existing assets to improve health