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 McKenzie
& 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 profile,
financial data, associated links) and additional sources (U.S. Census Bureau QuickFacts).
3. Data Analysis: Assess collected data to extract insights and identify patterns.
4. Health Problem Factors: Determine the underlying causes of the identified health
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
program.
4. Substantiate the prioritized need through comprehensive data analysis and validation.
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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 McKenzie
& 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 profile,
financial data, associated links) and additional sources (U.S. Census Bureau QuickFacts).
3. Data Analysis: Assess collected data to extract insights and identify patterns.
4. Health Problem Factors: Determine the underlying causes of the identified health
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
program.
4. Substantiate the prioritized need through comprehensive data analysis and validation.
Confidential and Proprietary Information. © WGU. All Rights Reserved.
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