Next Steps Simulation: Connecting the CommunityOverview:This short assignment is the final section of your paper. It is intended to furnish students the opportunity to imagine scaling-up their research for further development.For?ssignment length, estimate between 1000 words (about 2 pages, double spaced).Instructions:Imagine you work for a county health agency where you have been tasked to further develop the research project you did for this class. You are supervising a staff of 3-5 college graduates. As part of your task, you are required to?emonstrate how you will incorporate community-based partners?nto further developing your research. Choose any?NE?f the following specific options.
- Summarize how you would propose to?ill any service gap?ou identify in your paper by?onnecting with a community-based organization?or organizations) or proposing how you would go about organizing a start-up organization if none exists.
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- Identify just?he initial steps?ou?ll try to accomplish.
- Briefly explain how you imagine?tilizing the staff?hat you have.
- Explain how you would initiate the?esign of an online portal?f service providers addressing the CHI your paper covers?ND?ow you will?ncorporate community-based organizations?n the design process.
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- Identify just the?nitial steps?ou?ll try to accomplish.
- Briefly explain how you imagine?tilizing the staff?hat you have.
- Some other idea?ou have in mind?hat is worth devoting staff time for developing.
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- Identify just the?nitial steps?ou?ll try to accomplish.
- Briefly explain how you imagine?tilizing the staff?hat you have.
Next Steps Simulation: Connecting the CommunityOverview:This short assignment is the final section of your paper. It is intended to furnish students the opportunity to imagine scaling-up their researc
Community Health Initiative for [jurisdictional boundary of your project] Student Name HSM 549: Public Health in the Urban Context Date Introduction This paper incorporates all four of the CHI assignments required for this course. The paper?s first section will present demographic information gathered to help identify pertinent social determinants of health keyed to the interests of this CHI focus here on?[identify indicators and/or disease issues you?re focusing on]. The paper?s second section, Stakeholder Analysis, presents?[identify the major themes/headings of that paper]. The third section of this paper then presents the Gap Analysis identifying what Demographic Profile Introduction The demographic profile for [jurisdiction] includes data on [name the indicators you have]. Taken together, these indicators [say something about how the indicators depict relevant data]. Each of these indicators is examined under separate headings below. [First Indicator] [Second Indicator] [Etc.] Summary This section of this report has focused on the demographic indicators that help depict the?[in a few sentences, summarize points raised under each sub-heading]. The next section of this paper examines stakeholder attributes relevant to further understanding?[say why these are important]. Stakeholder Analysis Introduction [Lay out the purposes of the stakeholder analysis and explain how it is organized by attributes that are relevant, including name or organization, what its service priorities are, title of key contact and/or head person, role that person plays in the organization, and any other attributes you believe are relevant to explain.. Then, same as with the Demographic section, explain how the stakeholder section is organized.] [First stakeholder name] [Pertinent attributes?] [Second stakeholder name] [Pertinent attributes?] [Etc.] Summary This section of this report has focused on the stakeholder information and relevant attributes. This information will assist continuing efforts in [summarize how the stakeholders involved are relevant]. The next section of this paper features the gap analysis useful for determining next steps available or necessary for advancing progress on [the health indicators you are focused on.] Gap Analysis Introduction [Lay out the purposes of the Gap Analysis and explain how it is organized according to pertinent knowledge, capacity and practices attributes that are relevant. Then, same as with other paper sections, explain how the Gap Analysis is organized. In the case of the Gap Analysis, you?ll have 3 main sections as specified under the instructions (Existing/Baseline Levels, Needed Commitments.] Existing/Baseline Levels [In your opening paragraph, identify how many indicators you are covering. Say something about why you chose them and how they help explain, together, something important about public health issues you are focusing on.] Indicator #1: [whichever you find most relevant] [Identify pertinent existing levels of knowledge, capacity, practices.] [Repeat for each Indicator] Needed Commitments [Use your opening paragraph to summarize your assessment of the existing/baseline levels. Then introduce the general direction you see forward commitments needing to go.] Indicator #1: [whichever you find most relevant] [Identify pertinent needed commitments to enhance/expand knowledge, capacity, practices.] [Repeat for each Indicator] Summary This section of this report has focused on the current status of services, resources and/or related health conditions for [your community area of interest] and what needed commitments are necessary/possible for improving health conditions as identified. This information will assist continuing efforts in [summarize how what you propose will help]. The last section of this paper features a brief reflection on how Community Based Participatory Research may be relevant to further promoting the health initiatives identified here. Next Steps Simulation: Connecting the Community Introduction According to a general consensus, community based participatory research is ?a partnership approach to research that?[finish the definition from section 2 of Chapter 29 or summarize in your own words]. This manner of approach helps guarantee that broad voices and perspectives are incorporated into defining and addressing public health challenges. Incorporating the community into public health initiatives is complicated. For this final section of my paper I will assume I have been allocated resources and staff to further develop what my paper has started. In particular, I will address [identify which one you select]: 1) connecting with community based organizations or proposing how to start one if none exists; 2) organizing the design of an online portal of service providers addressing the CHI of my interest; 3) some other idea that seems worth devoting staff time for developing that incorporate community based activity. [Develop sub-headings according to the major elements your essay will cover. Remember: This is a short assignment. You can?t go into a lot detail. Think of this as a ?sketch? of ideas.] Summary [You know the drill.] References [Alphabetical list of sources you identify in your paper.] 6
Next Steps Simulation: Connecting the CommunityOverview:This short assignment is the final section of your paper. It is intended to furnish students the opportunity to imagine scaling-up their researc
21 Ventura County Health Indicators Gap Analysis Name Institution Affiliation Ventura County Health Indicators Gap Analysis The organizations and agencies concerned with the health concerns in Ventura County are limited in various ways. This includes the population they are dedicated to serving and how they reach them, how their audiences know them, and how they deliver their services. Most organizations and agencies are not fully effective due to such reasons, making their efforts toward neutralizing the health situation in the county impossible. This paper will analyze the knowledge of these organizations and agencies to the people, the gaps that exist in serving their purposes, and the possible corrective measures that can be applied to make them effective and close the gaps. Organizations on Behavioral Health Ventura County Behavioral Health Existing (baseline) levels The Ventura County Behavioral Health (VCBH) is a governmental organization that deals with different behavioral issues that cause health disparities among the population of Ventura county. It deals with drug and substance abuse issues and other mental illnesses with the vision of realizing a sober and mental health population. Being a government organization, it has full access to the county’s health indicators data, allowing it to analyze the situations accurately it is concerned worth (Ventura County Public Health, 2019). The organization is aware that most of the people affected by drug abuse and mental illnesses are among the youth, offering free rehabilitation and treatment to youth under the age of 18 years (Vcbh, 2022). It is also aware of the vast abuse of prescribed drugs, especially those with opioids, reaching out to the various pharmacies for campaigns against the misuse of such drugs. The extensive knowledge on the awareness of the drug abuse and mental issues in the county is measured by the organization through assessing issues in society such as car crashes due to drug abuse, data of people coping with mental illnesses through self-medication that results from drug abuse and addiction, poorly performing students in the various schools, turnover rates and people missing work due to drug abuse issues, parents losing custody over their children as a result of drug abuse and the density of liquor stores in the county. Needed Commitments VCBH has a limited serving capacity to the county of Ventura in several ways. The organization offers its services in only six locations in the county. This means that it is not readily accessible to all the people of the county, especially those in the remote areas of the county. This limits the number of people reached by the service, making it less effective. The program is also limited in that it carries out campaigns to create awareness of the effects of drug abuse and mental illnesses, highlighting issues such as suicide and addiction, and then admits individuals that come out for help (Vcbh, 2022). This means that the organization does not cover individuals who cannot reach out. The professionals that are involved in the reach-out programs are also insufficient compared to the population of Ventura County. However, the organization’s effectiveness is boosted by having partnerships with more organizations and agencies that are tasked with dealing with behavioral health issues. This extends their services to the population of the county through other agencies. Gap Analysis There is a need to introduce an integrated model in the VCBH that will see the organization reach a wider audience. This can be done by using community mobilization methods to ensure that affected persons are brought to the organization’s reach, targeting areas where drug addicts are likely to be, and assuring individuals that are afraid of being prosecuted of complete immunity. This will increase the number of clients reached, increasing the organization’s efficiency. The organization also needs to increase the number of available locations to increase its accessibility. They also need increase to increase the number of serving professionals to increase their effectiveness in reaching the intended population. The organization also needs to work with the respective local government to ensure that all liquor stores and pharmacies are licensed to deal with the high density of liquor stores in the area. Establishing a good rapport with the local population ad government will also increase the organization’s chances of reaching a more significant population in the county. Existing (baseline) levels Needed commitments Gap Analysis ?Knowledge: Current awareness about and documentation of prevailing health needs. Utilizes knowledge available to the public. Has a wide knowledge of the existing issues. ?eeds to utilize more resources for accurate information. Reach out to unwilling parties without prosecution. ?ap in the resources used. Fear of prosecution of the intended customers. ?Capacity: Professional and related resources necessary and available to be deployed for effective action.? ?CBH is only available in six locations. There are inadequate personnel fit for the purpose. Many effective partnerships. ?dd more physical locations. Add more personnel for the jobs. Add more partners. ?ap in the accessibility of the services. Gap in the density of the involved taskforce. Gap in less involved personnel. ?Practices: Effective transmission of capacity into action. ? Reaches out through campaigns. Deals with opioids with no consideration of alternatives. No trusted follow-ups. ?ore means of reaching more victims. Plans to deal with more than one drug abuse and addiction. Follow up on the recovery of the victims. ?ap between the victims and the audience reached. Gap in the types of addictions and abuse reached. No sure follow-up plans to recovery. ?Wellness Everyday Existing (baseline) levels Wellness every day is an internet resource that provides individuals of all ages with advice on handling mental health issues. The agency has a great deal of knowledge on mental health issues that face different people at different ages of their lives (Vcbh, 2022). While the agency is considered a relevant tool for helping individuals with mental health issues, it is limited to individuals who can access the website. The reach out to individuals who are in strategic laces is therefore unlikely to be reached. The agency has great knowledge of the audience that they reach out to, grouping them according to their age, from children, teenagers, adults, and older adults, grouping the different causes of mental health issues of these groups according to their environment and occupations. This creates a great deal of resources that are instrumental in helping the groups according to their needs, making it a helpful instrument. Needed Commitments Wellness every day has various dedicated professionals, making it capable of serving the clients that reach out for their services. However, the professional counselors available are not enough to serve the vast population that needs to be served. Its capacity, therefore, limits the clients that the agency reaches. It also defines its services to individuals who can access the internet, with a few planned on-ground mobilization campaigns. Gap Analysis The agency needs to commit to the more physical mobilization of individuals to increase the number of helped clients. The agency also needs to increase the number of physical locations that are accessible to the public to enhance service delivery. There is also a need to increase the number of professionals serving individuals who reach out to increase the serving capacity of the agency. Know the Signs Existing (baseline) levels The agency is a purely online platform that helps mentally challenged and disturbed people to assess their situation, create awareness and move toward looking for a viable solution to their problems. It involves providing critical steps in identifying signs and symptoms that might indicate one needs help even when they are not aware. It is a global platform dedicated to serving as many clients as possible. The website has a vast pool of knowledge on mental health issues as it utilizes many resources, using the sole method of reaching out for help as a significant control measure (Vcbh, 2022). Needed Commitments This method is limited because it only encourages people to come out for help without necessarily providing physical and real-time resources for the help after reaching out. Gap Analysis The website needs to integrate its services by increasing dedicated professionals and partnering with more organizations and agencies to serve their purpose. The Ventura County Opioid Abuse Suppression Taskforce (COAST) Existing (baseline) levels The COAST initiative has a wide variety of resources, increasing its awareness of the different forms and channels of opioid substance abuse. It has an instrumental inclusion of various professionals that are dedicated to solving the issue of medication abuse. Needed Commitments However, the task force has a limited number of professionals that are not able to reach out to the vast population of the county, leaving out a significant number of the population that would need their help (“Ventura County opioid abuse suppression Taskforce (COAST),” n.d.). The task force is also limited in that it only focuses on the abuse of opioid medications, dwelling little on heroin abuse, which is opted by most abusers of opioid medication as a cheaper alternative (COAST, 2022). Gap Analysis Therefore, the task force needs to increase the number of professionals to reach more individuals that need their help. There is also a need to establish a branch of the task force that dwells on dealing with other alternatives that opioid addicts seek to replace the expensive form of drug abuse. This means establishing a comprehensive task force that deals with all forms of drug abuse among the residents without only dwelling on opioid abuse. With these changes, the agency is likely to be more effective in controlling the behavioral health of the residents of the county. Ventura County Rx Abuse & Heroin Workgroup Existing (baseline) levels This organization is a more comprehensive task force focused on dealing with the abuse of prescribed medications as well as heroin. The task force has the capacity to deal with the issue to some extent as it has partnered with various medication prescription centers as well as the government to track such behavior. With these resources, they have vast awareness of the prevailing issue. Needed Commitments However, the task force is hindered in that it has a few professionals dealing with the problem compared to the enormous population of Ventura county. It is also limited in the physical locations available, limiting the number of individuals they assess (VCCHNAC, 2019). Gap Analysis The organization needs to establish new locations that will enable them to reach more people and increase the number of professionals dedicated to reaching its vision and mission in the county. Agencies and Organizations Addressing Health Access and Aging Person?s Illnesses Medicare and Medi-Cal Existing (baseline) levels The two medical insurance covers are fairly effective in providing affordable care to the population of Ventura County, especially those with chronic illnesses and in their old age, as well as in all disabled residents. Needed Commitments However, the terms of qualification may limit the people that qualify to apply for the covers, such as the minimum wage that they earn and the retirement benefit plans (Roehr, 2020). This leaves out a significant number of people from accessing the service. The plans have a great source of knowledge on the health issues that exist in the United States, accessing different research material as well as the client’s medical history. This enables them to cover major health issues in society, making them an ideal plan to cover primary health conditions in the population of Ventura County. The health insurance covers are also limited because they utilize the limited government funds to deliver their services (Roehr, 2020). Gap Analysis For more effective service, the plans need to revise the terms and conditions of applying for the plan to accommodate more people. The plan needs to be extended to all ages of the population for more effectiveness in providing care in society. The government also needs to invest more funds to make the services more efficient. Performance Elements Existing (baseline) levels Needed commitments Gap Analysis ?Knowledge: Current awareness about and documentation of prevailing health needs. ?ave access to regional data on chronic illnesses. Have medical records of involved personnel. Dedicated concern to older adults and disabled patients. ?ollow up on the effectiveness of treatment provided since diagnosis. Assess more data on the involved risk and not just the initial health risks. Extend services to more members of the society. ?ap in the provision of care and follow up plans. Gap in the knowledge of the health risks of the involved personnel till assessed. Gap in the group of individuals covered by the plan. ?Capacity: Professional and related resources necessary and available to be deployed for effective action.? ?equire government funds to run their services. Limited to the application of the clients. ?nclusion of more government finances for effective service. Covering more clients with different needs and conditions. ?ap in the amount of funds accessed and utilized. Gap in the number and group of patients covered. ?Practices: Effective transmission of capacity into action. ? ?over the clients with all diagnosis expenses. Deals with chronic illnesses and no other prevalent conditions. ?over medication expenses. Deal with health problems more than chronic illnesses. ?ap in the expenses covered by the plans. Gap in the types of illnesses covered. Organizations and Agencies Dealing with the Social Needs of Ventura County Ventura Continuum of Care Alliance Existing (baseline) levels The Ventura Continuum of Care Alliance is dedicated to reducing the causes of homelessness in Ventura County by eliminating all issues that may contribute to the issue (COC, 2019). Needed Commitments The organization, however, does not have any sufficient knowledge of the problems as they depend on the resources presented by the different communities to make their decisions. It is a more community-based organization than an independent organization seeking to help society. The capacity to tackle the subject issue is insufficient as they depend on well-wishers in the community, such as landlords, to deal with the issue (COC, 2019). However, they have the capacity in that they have professionals who deal with counseling the affected individuals to overcome the burden of mental stress, reducing the causes of mental illnesses as a result of stress-related access to shelter. Gap Analysis The organization, therefore, needs to establish a more definite method of dealing with homelessness, such as providing the affected subjects with temporary or permanent shelter through independent means. It also needs to formulate a well-defined way of accessing more reliable data and the cause of homelessness in the county to develop more effective ways of dealing with the issue. 2-1-1 Ventura County Existing (baseline) levels This is a referral service that is useful to users who reach out for help to connect with organizations and agencies concerned with their issues. The service is very effective as it acts as an essential link between individuals seeking assistance and various resources. The services have a vast pool of knowledge of the multiple issues that cause health problems in the county, as well as the various resources that are concerned with the various issues presented. The service has the capability of helping the various ethnic groups and races that occupy the county as they offer their services in about 150 languages, making it an effective tool. Needed Commitments However, it is limited in that it does not offer direct help to its client but rather connects them to other resources. Also, the service has no plan to follow up on whether the different clients are helped efficiently after the connection. Gap Analysis To establish a more effective way of helping the community, the service needs to consider various methods., Firstly, the service needs to provide direct help to the clients, such as providing them with counseling services. They also need to follow up to establish that the clients were helped accordingly with the connected resources. Food Forward and Food Share Existing (baseline) levels With the agency being a regional board that deals with providing a balanced diet to the population, it has various strengths and weaknesses. The agency makes use of surplus food produced by the farmers and the multiple markets, making it possible to reach food-insecure residents. Needed Commitments However, this faces significant challenges in certain seasons of the months when there is no surplus food, making it less effective during such times (FOOD FORWARD, 2022). The agency has an advantage in that it has partnered with many well-wishers, making it possible to feed many people throughout the year. This also enables the organization to gather as much reliable information on the food security concern of the region. Gap Analysis The agency needs to create a program that is more concerned with all seasons of the year without depending on the surplus production of food in the county. It also needs to make more partnerships to raise enough resources for the population. Performance Elements Existing (baseline) levels Needed commitments Gap Analysis ?Knowledge: Current awareness about and documentation of prevailing health needs. ?tilizes the Community?s knowledge. There is less documentation on the need of concern of the need of social needs, concentrating the care on social homes and not individuals. ?eed to explore more knowledge sources. More documentation on the need for adequate social needs in Ventura County increase narrowing down to specific needy individuals. ?ap in the information sources available. ?Capacity: Professional and related resources necessary and available to be deployed for effective action.? ?ew partners to provide social needs. Rely on well-wishers. Some services are limited to individuals who can access mobile phones. ?ncrease partnerships and the number of well-wishers dedicated to providing resources for the population. Formulating resources that will cater to the needs independently. ?ap in partnerships. Gap in available ready resources to tackle the issue. ?Practices: Effective transmission of capacity into action. ? ?ost services are concerned with connecting individuals to resources. No follow-up plans on the connections. ?rovide effective resources rather than connecting. Follow up of the connections established. ?ap in the readily available resources. Gap in realizing the effectiveness of the plan. ?Conclusion The health indicators of Ventura County have remained unchanged over the years as a result of the ineffectiveness of the various agencies and organizations concerned with correcting the situation. The inefficiencies result from gaps in serving their duties, incapacity to carry out their duties, and lack of knowledge in their subject field. To correct these, the various bodies need to adjust accordingly. With the adjustments, it can be projected that the health of the population of Ventura County will have a significant improvement in the coming years. References COAST. (2022, March 31). County Opioid Taskforce ? Ventura County responds. Ventura County Responds ? Addressing the Opioid Crisis. Retrieved May 19, 2022, from https://www.venturacountyresponds.org/working-together/county-opioid-taskforce COC. (2019). Continuum of Care. Home. Retrieved May 19, 2022, from https://www.venturacoc.org FOOD FORWARD. (2022). Food forward: Ventura County. United Way of Ventura County. https://www.volunteerventuracounty.org/agency/detail/?agency_id=53866 Roehr, B. (2020). The health of private insurance in the US during COVID-19. BMJ, m2606. https://doi.org/10.1136/bmj.m2606 Vcbh. (2022). About VCBH. Ventura County Behavioral Health. https://vcbh.org/en/about-us/about-vcbh VCCHNAC. (2019). Health Matters in Ventura County. Ventura County Community Health Needs Assessment. A Report by The Ventura County Community Health Needs Assessment Collaborative. Dignity Health | Hello human kindness. Retrieved May 19, 2022, from https://www.dignityhealth.org/content/dam/dignity-health/pdfs/chna/chna-st-johns-pleasant-valley.pdf Ventura County opioid abuse suppression Taskforce (COAST). (n.d.). Bureau of Justice Assistance. https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=https://bja.ojp.gov/funding/awards/2018-pm-bx-k040j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=&cad=rja&uact=8&ved=2ahUKEwimovrk4-v3AhXs8LsIHcZFA9sQFnoECAgQAQ&url=https%3A%2F%2Fbja.ojp.gov%2Ffunding%2Fawards%2F2018-pm-bx-k040&usg=AOvVaw1wvdNE_QmD7yQ7tQCRwv0a Ventura County Public Health. (2019). Retrieved May 19, 2022, from https://www.healthmattersinvc.org
Next Steps Simulation: Connecting the CommunityOverview:This short assignment is the final section of your paper. It is intended to furnish students the opportunity to imagine scaling-up their researc
Agencies, Organizations, and Groups Addressing the Public Health Concerns of Ventura County Rodney Chew HSM 549 Agencies, Organizations, and Groups Addressing the Public Health Concerns of Ventura County Ventura County’s health profile depicts that several disparities in the health sector need to be addressed effectively for assured health for the vast population. These disparities include limited access to quality health and health education and the lack of an established trusted relationship between the public and the clinicians. The behavioral trends of the population are also inconsistent with good health practices, with issues such as alcohol and drug substance being a significant issue, leading to medical conditions such as depression. It has also been established that older adults have a serious issue dealing with chronic illnesses that need to be addressed to improve the health situation of the county (VCCHNAC, 2019). The population’s social needs, with factors such as adequate housing and food security, are also a significant concern in the population’s public health. With these observations and the various health indicators that show the depth of the problems, several community-based organizations, general government organizations, non-governmental organizations, and advocacy groups have been formed to mitigate the issues. This paper will explore some of these groups, assessing the stakeholders involved, the party being targeted, the issue they seek to address, and the policies they have established or are pushing to establish. Agencies and Organizations on Behavioral Health The health indicators of drug abuse in Ventura are shown by the county’s high density of liquor stores. The population of Ventura, especially teenagers and adults, is exposed to alcohol abuse (Ventura County Public Health, 2019). Hospitalization due to alcohol abuse and motor vehicle road accidents are significant repercussions of the abuse. Abuse of opioids through prescribed medications and synthetic forms of the drug and heroin abuse have contributed to drug-induced deaths (Ventura County Public Health, 2019). The mental and emotional well-being of the population is also a significant issue, with most people reporting conditions such as depression. With these statistics, several organizations have been formed to mitigate the problem. These include the Ventura County Behavioral Health, which also has a task force dealing with opioid abuse called the Ventura County Opioid Abuse Suppression Taskforce (COAST, 2022). Ventura County Behavioral Health The Ventura County Behavioral Health (VCBH) is a wing in the county’s department of health that provides the population with services related to dealing with drug and substance abuse and mental illnesses (VCBH, 2022). It has been serving in the county for decades, providing its services 24 hours throughout the seven days of the week through Crisis and Referral Line access points. The VCBH is currently working on the 2021 – 2026 strategic plan with the vision of achieving an environment where everyone is regarded and empowered so that those will mental illnesses and problems with drug abuse and addiction heal accordingly (VCBH, 2022). The organization is on a mission
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