WGU D513
Population Risk Assessment
Worksheet (Assignment 1)
Verified Submission
,Population\Risk\Assessment\WS\(A1)
Instructions:
To\identify\unmet\healthcare\needs\of\a\target\population\using\an\adapted\version\of\McKen
zie
&\Pinger's\six-step\model\from\their\book\"An\Introduction\to\Community\&\Public\Health."
Six-Step\Model:
1. Purpose\and\Focus:\Define\the\goals\and\scope\of\the\needs\assessment.
2. Data\Gathering:\Collect\relevant\data\from\provided\resources\(Corazon\y\Alma\prof
ile,\ financial\data,\associated\links)\and\additional\sources\(U.S.\Census\Bureau\Q
uickFacts).
3. Data\Analysis:\Assess\collected\data\to\extract\insights\and\identify\patterns.
4. Health\Problem\Factors:\Determine\the\underlying\causes\of\the\identified\h
ealth\ problems.
5. Program\Focus:\Specify\the\program's\focus\to\address\the\prioritized\need.
6. Need\Validation:\Validate\the\significance\of\the\prioritized\need\through\data\analysis
.
Resources:
● Corazon\y\Alma\profile
● Financial\data
● Associated\links
● U.S.\Census\Bureau\QuickFacts:\Miami-Dade\County,\Florida
Process:
1. Thoroughly\review\the\provided\resources.
2. Gather\additional\data\from\specified\sources\to\enhance\the\analysis.
3. Apply\the\six-
step\model\to\identify\unmet\healthcare\needs\and\develop\a\targeted\ progra
m.
4. Substantiate\the\prioritized\need\through\comprehensive\data\analysis\and\validation
.
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, Population\Needs\Assessment
Step\1:\The\purpose\and\focus\of\the\needs\assessment:
1. What\is\the\overall\health\status\of\the\population\in\Miami-Dade\County?
2. What\are\the\critical\health\disparities\among\different\subgroups\of\the\population?
3. What\are\the\access-to-care\barriers\faced\by\underserved\populations\in\Miami-
Dade\ County?
4. What\are\the\financial\and\logistical\challenges\faced\by\healthcare\providers\in\
Miami-Dade\County?
5. What\are\the\existing\community\resources\and\programs\addressing\healthcare\needs\ i
n\Miami-Dade\County?
By\answering\these\questions,\we\can\understand\the\healthcare\basics\of\the\Miami-
Dade\ County\population\and\identify\the\most\pressing\areas\for\intervention.\This\will\help\us\
develop\targeted\strategies\to\improve\access\to\care,\reduce\health\disparities,\and\ensure\that\ al
l\residents\of\Miami-Dade\County\can\lead\healthy\lives.
Step\2:\Gather\data:
Population\Demographics
Location:\Miami-Dade\County
Total\population:
Factor Category Distribution\% #\of\People Data\Source
Gender Male 49.2% 2,674,992
(U.S.\Cens
us\ Bureau\
QuickFacts,
\ 2020)
Population Risk Assessment
Worksheet (Assignment 1)
Verified Submission
,Population\Risk\Assessment\WS\(A1)
Instructions:
To\identify\unmet\healthcare\needs\of\a\target\population\using\an\adapted\version\of\McKen
zie
&\Pinger's\six-step\model\from\their\book\"An\Introduction\to\Community\&\Public\Health."
Six-Step\Model:
1. Purpose\and\Focus:\Define\the\goals\and\scope\of\the\needs\assessment.
2. Data\Gathering:\Collect\relevant\data\from\provided\resources\(Corazon\y\Alma\prof
ile,\ financial\data,\associated\links)\and\additional\sources\(U.S.\Census\Bureau\Q
uickFacts).
3. Data\Analysis:\Assess\collected\data\to\extract\insights\and\identify\patterns.
4. Health\Problem\Factors:\Determine\the\underlying\causes\of\the\identified\h
ealth\ problems.
5. Program\Focus:\Specify\the\program's\focus\to\address\the\prioritized\need.
6. Need\Validation:\Validate\the\significance\of\the\prioritized\need\through\data\analysis
.
Resources:
● Corazon\y\Alma\profile
● Financial\data
● Associated\links
● U.S.\Census\Bureau\QuickFacts:\Miami-Dade\County,\Florida
Process:
1. Thoroughly\review\the\provided\resources.
2. Gather\additional\data\from\specified\sources\to\enhance\the\analysis.
3. Apply\the\six-
step\model\to\identify\unmet\healthcare\needs\and\develop\a\targeted\ progra
m.
4. Substantiate\the\prioritized\need\through\comprehensive\data\analysis\and\validation
.
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, Population\Needs\Assessment
Step\1:\The\purpose\and\focus\of\the\needs\assessment:
1. What\is\the\overall\health\status\of\the\population\in\Miami-Dade\County?
2. What\are\the\critical\health\disparities\among\different\subgroups\of\the\population?
3. What\are\the\access-to-care\barriers\faced\by\underserved\populations\in\Miami-
Dade\ County?
4. What\are\the\financial\and\logistical\challenges\faced\by\healthcare\providers\in\
Miami-Dade\County?
5. What\are\the\existing\community\resources\and\programs\addressing\healthcare\needs\ i
n\Miami-Dade\County?
By\answering\these\questions,\we\can\understand\the\healthcare\basics\of\the\Miami-
Dade\ County\population\and\identify\the\most\pressing\areas\for\intervention.\This\will\help\us\
develop\targeted\strategies\to\improve\access\to\care,\reduce\health\disparities,\and\ensure\that\ al
l\residents\of\Miami-Dade\County\can\lead\healthy\lives.
Step\2:\Gather\data:
Population\Demographics
Location:\Miami-Dade\County
Total\population:
Factor Category Distribution\% #\of\People Data\Source
Gender Male 49.2% 2,674,992
(U.S.\Cens
us\ Bureau\
QuickFacts,
\ 2020)
