Basic steps of program planning Correct Answer-•Problem analysis and
needs assessment
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•Establishing goals and objectives
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•Designing the program
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•Developing a collection system for data
•Developing an evaluation plan
windshield survey Correct Answer-observation of a community while
driving a car or riding public transportation to collect data for a
community assessment
How to determine needs in a community? Correct Answer-windshield
survey, trends, looking at surveys, ask questions.
1. extent of problem
2. what we do?
3. What is done right now?
4. Community want?
, data generating Correct Answer-talking to people and asking questions,
surveying the community, and windshield survey
data gathering Correct Answer-Looking at existing data and needs,
trends
public health Correct Answer-the practice of protecting and improving
the health of people in a community
public health education Correct Answer-promote healthy lifestyles and
research for disease and injury prevention
public health professionals Correct Answer-systematic approach to
evaluating, assessing and developing strategies to prevent
diseases/illnesses before they occur and/or limiting the impact to one's
health.
What do public health nurses do? Correct Answer-1. assess community
health in collaboration w/ stakeholders
2. conduct individual and population risk assessments
3. conduct epidemiological investigations
4. provide programs and services to promote health and prevent diseases
5. engage in policy development to support public health
6. educate other