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This document outlines the Community Health Needs Assessment and Implementation Strategy for Riverside Regional Medical Center conducted between June 2018 and May 2019, meeting requirements in the Internal Revenue Code. It details the community served, health indicators, community input, and identifies significant health needs and implementation strategies.

How to fill out community health needs assessment

How to fill out community health needs assessment

1. Gather a diverse team of stakeholders from the community.
2. Define the purpose and scope of the assessment.
3. Collect data on the community's demographics, health status, and resources.
4. Use surveys, interviews, and focus groups to gather qualitative data.
5. Analyze the collected data to identify health needs and gaps.
6. Prioritize health issues based on severity and community input.
7. Develop an action plan with strategies to address the identified needs.
8. Share the findings with the community and stakeholders.
9. Implement monitoring and evaluation processes to track progress.

Who needs community health needs assessment?

1. Local health departments.
2. Community organizations and non-profits.
3. Hospitals and healthcare providers.
4. Policy makers and government officials.
5. Researchers and public health professionals.
6. The general public, particularly vulnerable populations.

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What is community health needs assessment?

A community health needs assessment (CHNA) is a systematic process that identifies and evaluates the health needs of a specific community, involving data collection, analysis, and engagement with stakeholders to inform health improvement strategies.

Who is required to file community health needs assessment?

Non-profit hospitals in the United States are required to conduct and file a community health needs assessment every three years as part of their tax-exempt status compliance under the Affordable Care Act.

How to fill out community health needs assessment?

Filling out a community health needs assessment involves gathering relevant data, engaging with the community through surveys or focus groups, analyzing the information to identify health priorities, and documenting the findings in a clear report that outlines the identified needs and proposed actions.

What is the purpose of community health needs assessment?

The purpose of a community health needs assessment is to identify and prioritize the health needs within a community, enabling health organizations to allocate resources effectively and implement programs that address those needs.

What information must be reported on community health needs assessment?

The CHNA report must include a description of the community served, a summary of the health needs identified, the data sources and methods used for assessment, and the prioritization of needs along with strategies for addressing them.