Assessment Overview Imagine you are completing an internship at an organization in a rural community that has been tasked with communicating a new method of healthcare delivery that will best meet the needs of the individuals in that area. Currently, in this rural community, seeking medical care requires individuals to travel to a clinic that is 60 minutes away. As a result, individuals are not keeping up with preventative care and only seek care after they become so ill that they need assistance. You are brainstorming ways to improve the overall health of this community, and some various ideas that come to mind are having a mobile health unit or having Healthcare Providers (HCP) come to a location in the community at pre-determined times during the month. You also realize that community members may not even think a change is necessary. You decide you would like community feedback as part of your assessment process to determine if members of this community would utilize a change in service methodology. The best method to acquire feedback within this community is to disseminate a survey.
Assessment Instructions:Create a survey that:
Addresses the name of the facility distributing the survey
Exlplains the purpose of the survey
Explains the purpose of an HCP rotation including:
Details of services provided
Benefits and limitations of the HCP rotation
Explains the purpose of a mobile health unit including:
Details of services provided
- Benefits and limitations of a mobile health unit
Includes survey questions related to:
How often the individual seeks care
If the individual is current with their preventative visits
If they see transportation as a barrier to seeking care
If they would utilize a mobile health unit
An area for additional feedback
Explains how the survey will be distributed
How to solve
HSA 2117 RU US Healthcare Systems For Rural Communities Survey
Introduction:
As a medical professor responsible for creating assignments and assessments for medical college students, I understand the importance of effective healthcare delivery in rural communities. In this assessment, we are addressing the issue of limited access to healthcare in a rural community, where individuals need to travel for an hour to seek medical care. The goal is to brainstorm and propose methods to improve the overall health of the community by gathering community feedback through a survey. The survey will focus on two potential solutions, a Healthcare Provider (HCP) rotation and a mobile health unit, and will assess individuals’ perspectives on seeking care, transportation barriers, and their willingness to utilize these new services.
Answer to the content:
To effectively gather community feedback and assess the viability of implementing new healthcare delivery methods, a survey needs to be created. The survey should include the following components:
1. Name of the facility distributing the survey: Introduce the survey by providing the name of the organization or institution responsible for conducting the survey. This will establish credibility and trust with the participants.
2. Purpose of the survey: Clearly explain the overall objective of the survey, which is to assess the community’s perception of the current healthcare delivery system and gather their input on potential changes. This will help participants understand the importance and relevance of their responses.
3. Purpose of an HCP rotation: Provide details about the proposed HCP rotation, including the services that will be provided. Explain how having Healthcare Providers visit a location in the community at pre-determined times during the month can improve access to care. It is important to highlight the benefits, such as increased convenience and timely assistance, as well as any limitations or challenges of implementing this method.
4. Purpose of a mobile health unit: Describe the concept of a mobile health unit and the services it would provide. Explain how this approach can address the current barrier of distance by bringing healthcare directly to the community. Outline the benefits, such as accessibility and convenience, along with the limitations or potential challenges associated with a mobile health unit.
5. Survey questions: Include questions in the survey that assess the frequency of seeking care, whether individuals are up to date with preventative visits, and if transportation is perceived as a barrier to seeking care. Additionally, include a question to gauge participants’ willingness to utilize a mobile health unit. Finally, provide an area for additional feedback where participants can share any additional thoughts or concerns they may have.
6. Survey distribution: Explain how the survey will be distributed to the community members. Provide information on the methods to be used, such as online platforms, printed copies at community centers, or door-to-door distribution. Clarify any instructions needed for completing the survey and emphasize the importance of honest and thoughtful responses.
By designing and conducting this survey, we aim to gather valuable feedback from the community to determine the most feasible and effective method of healthcare delivery. This assessment will help us make informed decisions based on the needs and preferences of the individuals in the rural community, ultimately improving their overall health outcomes.
