HE009 Please use citations where necessary, in each paragraph, and when defining anything. Please see attached for suggested academic resources for answers. Thank you kindly. In this Work Product Assessment, you will identify and research the health needs of a specific population, define a problem, and develop a plan in collaboration with public health agencies and community-based organizations, for addressing that problem. The five parts of the Assessment will take you from an initial needs analysis through the creation of a budget. Part 1: Needs Analysis – 2page For this Assessment, you will first select a priority population on which to focus. The population could be defined by geographic boundaries, such as a city, town, or neighborhood, or by demographics within the community, such as senior citizens, infants and toddlers, children, teens, men, or women. You may also define the community by locale, such as urban, rural, or suburban. The population can be further narrowed by race/ethnicity, socioeconomic status, gender or sexual orientation, or specific situations: pregnant women, children at risk for obesity, senior citizens living below the poverty line, victims of domestic abuse, veterans, etc. It is suggested that you select a population in which you have an interest or are familiar. Keep in mind the availability of data for the population you select. The more narrow the population or geographic area, the more difficult to find data. The more broad, however, the more difficult it might be to determine meaningful trends. Once you select the priority population, you must determine how you will collect information and data regarding the authentic health needs of that population. Keep in mind that a needs analysis is taken to ensure that an initiative is based on clear evidence and is, in fact, needed. Consider: What existing health regulations or policies might prompt an initiative for this population? What are the population’s greatest health needs? What initiatives already exist addressing the needs? What financial and human capital are available to this population? In what ways might the population be underserved? What organizations and health programs serve this population? What initiatives have been successful and not successful in the past? Consider these approaches to information and data collection: Locate the statistics that can help pinpoint and verify needs, and provide the persuasive quantitative data you will need to inform an initiative. Look at resources listed in this Competency and other online resources. In a 2-page needs analysis, briefly describe the results of your research. Include the following: LO 1.1 A description of the priority population or community Description of the priority community or population is present. Specific boundaries and parameters define the priority community or population. Description of the priority community or population aligns with other elements of the needs analysis. Rationale for selecting this community or population is provided. LO 1.2 A list of at least five chosen indicators (statistics that you have found) and comparison to the state or national levels (Note: It may be helpful for you to organize this information in a table first.) five chosen indicators. Comparison to both state and national data is thorough and accurate. a list of chosen indicators with comparison to the state or national levels. supported by relevant academic/professional resources. LO 1.3 A list of at least three stakeholders (individuals, organizations, etc.) representing the priority population that you wish to receive feedback from concerning their perceived health needs, including an explanation of how the stakeholders are relevant to the priority population a list of at least three stakeholders (individuals, organization types, etc.) representing the priority population from which to receive feedback concerning perceived health needs. Contains an explanation of how the stakeholders are relevant to the priority population. Lists specific, real organization names that have a history of serving the priority population LO 1.4: Identification of the health need you wish to address based on gaps between indicators among your priority population and state/national averages Identification of the need and is clearly and succinctly stated. Identification of the need for a health initiative fully aligns with the priority community or population. Identification of the need to be addressed is based on gaps between indicators among population and state/national averages. Include an explanation of the impetus for this initiative, i.e., existing health mandates or community demand is addressed. LO 1.5: A data-based rationale for selecting this need, Justify the need for a health initiative Justification for the health initiative is present and persuasively supports the need. Resources that are in place for the priority population are described. Needs of the priority population that are not being met are described. Response includes a brief history of how this health need has arisen in the population is described. LO 1.6: Apply research skills to obtain reliable data for determining a health need. A brief description of at least five sources you used to verify this need Response references at least five reliable data sources. Response includes a variety of resources, including both quantitative and qualitative data. Response is supported by relevant academic/professional resources. Data sources include national health outcomes indicators such as those listed in Healthy People 2020, BRFSS, or YRBSS sources. LO 1.7: Descriptions of existing financial and human resources, policies, and programs in place for this population Response describes all resource categories (financial, human, policies, programs) with one example for each. Response includes assessing what it means to have strength in one or two chosen categories but not the others (e.g. strong financial resources, but weak policies).  Part 2: Planning Model for a Health Initiative – 3page You will now focus on a planning model that aligns to the health need you have identified and wish to address. A planning model is a comprehensive framework for creating a health initiative (also called a health program) and, in particular, guides the goals, specific objectives, and theoretical considerations of the initiative. Many different planning models are applied in healthcare. Most address common elements such as engagement of the community, prioritization of health issues, and development of a goal or vision. When selecting a planning model for a health initiative it is important to select one that best provides a strong correlation between the model and identified health needs. Refer to the Jellybean Diagram included with this Assessment as an example of a model in population health that demonstrates the relationships between community partners, and all who could be involved in health program planning. In a 3-page narrative, describe the planning model of your initiative as follows: LO 2.1 List the goal (at least one) and objectives (3) of your initiative based on the identified health need of your priority population. includes the goal (at least one) and objectives (3) clearly appropriate for the health needs of the priority population. Description of how the objectives are SMART—specific, measurable, achievable, realistic, and time bound. LO 2.2 With the intended goal(s) of your health initiative in mind, select one planning model that provides a direct correlation between the model and initiative objectives. Identify and describe the planning model you have selected. Provide a rationale for choosing this model. Why is it most effective for your program? planning model is clear, complete and accurate. includes a rationale for why it is an appropriate choice for this health initiative how your initiative addresses each component of the model. Response is supported by relevant academic/professional resources Describe specific aspects of your initiative including: LO 2.3 Inputs: What resources will go into the program? Include evidence of collaboration between a public health agency and community-based organization. Include at least four additional resources as appropriate to your initiative, such as other stakeholders or partners, staffing time, money, volunteer availability, equipment, technologies, etc. LO 2.4: Activities: What are the events or actions that will take place?  What will actually be done? These can include: early planning and assessment activities, training sessions, phone campaign, media outreach, community meetings, presentations at city council meetings, and local events (such as, a health fair or fundraiser[s] for a specific issue). Activities are clearly and succinctly described. Activities align to the outcomes and goal(s) of the health initiative. demonstrate a connection to the guidance provided by the planning model. demonstrate a variety of approaches to reaching the priority audience. demonstrate collaboration between a public health agency and community-based organization. LO 2.5 Outcomes: What are the intended outcomes of the initiative? Intended outcomes of a health initiative are present. Short-term, intermediate-term, and long-term outcomes clearly state sequential desired results of the initiative. Outcomes describe the overall purpose for the initiative.  Part 3: Timeline for Initiating a Health Initiative, 1 page Please see Part 3 timeline, another sheet. Assume that your health initiative has been approved. With the planning you have already accomplished, consider a 1-year timeline for initiating the program. Ask yourself: For this initiative to launch in 1 year (the typical timeline for grants and evaluations), what activities need to happen by when? LO 3.1: Organize a logical sequence of events that should be included in a 1-year timeline leading to the launch of a health initiative. Create a timeline of your activities for launching your health initiative using the Timeline Template provided. Timeline demonstrates a complete and logical sequence of time-sensitive events. Sequence of the events on the timeline demonstrates appropriate dependencies of different milestones Timeline demonstrates an appropriate length of time between milestones. Collaboration with stakeholders is evident in the timeline.  Part 4: Budget Proposal for a Health Initiative, 2 page Please see Part 4 budget, another sheet. A well-thought out budget proposal is a critical part of getting any health initiative approved. Create a budget proposal for your health initiative using the Budget Template provided. In addition, create a 2-page budget narrative as follows: Explain each category and item. This might include donations that might be covering some costs. Describe potential funding sources for the health initiative. Consider local corporate sponsors, community organizations, special interest groups, or any other place that you might realistically go looking for money. Describe any community partner collaboration (i.e., financial, gifts, or bartering) for this initiative that includes at least one public health agency and a community-based organization. LO 4.1: Organize projected expenses (what will need to be paid for) in a budget proposal for a health initiative. List of expenses included on the budget table template in the budget proposal is complete. List of expenses included on the budget table template is well organized by categories to enhance readability and comprehension. Budget table template identifies 3 projected expenses that present some risk and over which stakeholders have less control. LO 4.2: Identify projected costs for a budget proposal. Projected costs on the budget table template are complete and logical, and align to appropriate expenses. Total of expense categories and overall program total included. Budget table template identifies 3 projected costs that might fluctuate significantly due to market changes or through the possibility of funding. LO 4.3: Support a budget proposal through targeted explanation. The budget narrative includes all budgeted items and appropriate rationale for targeted elements of the budget proposal. Narrative addresses some risks that may impact the budget, and offers ideas for overcoming these risks should they occur. LO 4.4: Recommend potential funding sources for the health initiative. Potential funding sources realistically might have an interest in the outcomes, goal(s) and priority audience of the health initiative. Rationale is provided for why these funding sources are a good match to the initiative. Response is supported by relevant academic/professional resources. LO 4.5: Recommend potential community partner collaborations. Collaboration plan identifies and describes the public health agency and the community-based organization. Collaboration plan aligns with the needs of the health initiative. Collaboration plan explains how these organizations will work together to achieve the goal(s) of the health initiative. Collaboration plan describes opportunities and barriers that might impact this collaboration.  Part 5: Logic Model for a Health Initiative Please see Part 5 Logic, another sheet. 1 page The logic model summarizes the program that has been designed. Create a logic model graphic using the template provided. Your “Logic Model Graphic” should reflect all core aspects of your initiative as described in Part 2. LO 5.1: Logic model graphically reflects the resources, stakeholders, agencies, and organizations (inputs) that will address a health initiative. Inputs are present in the logic model graphic and are in alignment with the rest of the model. Inputs in the graphic demonstrate a logical “if-then” sequence in the logic model. Logic model graphic includes an additional label that conveys the relationship of the inputs to steps/phases in the planning model for each logic model entry. LO 5.2: Logic model graphically reflects specific activities intended to achieve desired outcomes of a health initiative. Activities are present in the logic model graphic and are in alignment with the rest of the model. Activities in the graphic demonstrate a logical “if-then” sequence in the logic model. Logic model graphic includes an additional label that conveys the relationship of the activities to steps/phases in the planning model for each logic model entry. LO 5.3: Logic model graphically reflects intended outcomes and goal(s) of a health initiative. Intended outcomes are present in the logic model and are placed in the appropriate sequential order or category. Outcomes and goals are present in the logic model and align with Inputs and Activities Logic model graphic includes an additional label that conveys the relationship of outcomes to steps/phases in the planning model for each logic model entry.