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CHES Exam-Area of Responsibility I
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Needs Assessment (McKenzie) - Answer✔the systematic identification of needs within a
population and determination of the degree to which those needs are being met. It's also how
the program planner identifies and measures gaps between what is and what ought to be.
Primary Data - Answer✔data gathered directly from or about the individual or population of
interest. (ex. surveys, interviews, focus groups and direct observation)
Secondary Data - Answer✔data that have already been collected by others that may not be
directly gathered from the individual or population being assess. (Ex. published research in peer
reviewed journals and/or databases (government, local, state, national and special interest
groups))
Stakeholder - Answer✔may be involved in program operations as program manager, program
staff, partners, funding agencies, coalition members or those served or affected by the
program/project including patients, clients, advocacy groups and community members.
Needs Assessment (NCHEC) - Answer✔process by which HES gather information regarding
health needs and desires of a population.
Needs Assessment Process (NCHEC) - Answer✔-assess resources
-locate existing data
-collect data
-use research methods to guide data collection
6 Step PROCESS for conducting needs assessment - Answer✔1. determine the scope of work
and the purpose for the needs assessment
2. gather the data
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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 - Answer✔1. epidemiological model
2. public health model
3. social model
4. asset model
5. rapid model
(Issel)
Epidemiological Model - Answer✔this needs assessment model focuses on epidemiological
data (death, prevalence and birth rates, etc)
Public Health Model - Answer✔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 - Answer✔this needs assessment model investigates social or political issues that
influence health
Asset Model - Answer✔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
Rapid Model - Answer✔is a framework (model) that is used when time and money are lacking
for needs assessment. Offers basic information, but lacking in detail
Quantitative Data - Answer✔-data that are used to numerically describe what is occurring
Qualitative Data - Answer✔-data that are not numerical, and are usually descriptions of what is
occurring and why it is occurring
Nominal Group Process - Answer✔is a highly structured process in which a few representatives
from the priority population are asked to respond to questions based on specific needs.
Opinions are ranked and discussed
Delphi Panel/Technique - Answer✔process that generates consensus by using a series of mailed
or emailed questionnaires
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CHES Exam-Area of Responsibility I
Questions With Correct Answers 100%
Verified.
Needs Assessment (McKenzie) - Answer✔the systematic identification of needs within a
population and determination of the degree to which those needs are being met. It's also how
the program planner identifies and measures gaps between what is and what ought to be.
Primary Data - Answer✔data gathered directly from or about the individual or population of
interest. (ex. surveys, interviews, focus groups and direct observation)
Secondary Data - Answer✔data that have already been collected by others that may not be
directly gathered from the individual or population being assess. (Ex. published research in peer
reviewed journals and/or databases (government, local, state, national and special interest
groups))
Stakeholder - Answer✔may be involved in program operations as program manager, program
staff, partners, funding agencies, coalition members or those served or affected by the
program/project including patients, clients, advocacy groups and community members.
Needs Assessment (NCHEC) - Answer✔process by which HES gather information regarding
health needs and desires of a population.
Needs Assessment Process (NCHEC) - Answer✔-assess resources
-locate existing data
-collect data
-use research methods to guide data collection
6 Step PROCESS for conducting needs assessment - Answer✔1. determine the scope of work
and the purpose for the needs assessment
2. gather the data
1
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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 - Answer✔1. epidemiological model
2. public health model
3. social model
4. asset model
5. rapid model
(Issel)
Epidemiological Model - Answer✔this needs assessment model focuses on epidemiological
data (death, prevalence and birth rates, etc)
Public Health Model - Answer✔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 - Answer✔this needs assessment model investigates social or political issues that
influence health
Asset Model - Answer✔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
Rapid Model - Answer✔is a framework (model) that is used when time and money are lacking
for needs assessment. Offers basic information, but lacking in detail
Quantitative Data - Answer✔-data that are used to numerically describe what is occurring
Qualitative Data - Answer✔-data that are not numerical, and are usually descriptions of what is
occurring and why it is occurring
Nominal Group Process - Answer✔is a highly structured process in which a few representatives
from the priority population are asked to respond to questions based on specific needs.
Opinions are ranked and discussed
Delphi Panel/Technique - Answer✔process that generates consensus by using a series of mailed
or emailed questionnaires
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