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Needs Assessment (McKenzie) 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 data gathered directly from or about the individual or population of interest. (ex. surveys, interviews, focus groups and direct observation) Secondary Data 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 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) process by which HES gather information regarding health needs and desires of a population. 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 3. social model 4. asset model 5. rapid model (Issel) 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