The Impact of Community Input in Community Health Needs Assessments

To determine the impact of community participation on nonprofit hospital priorities as outlined in a Community Health Needs Assessment. Using 3 completed Community Health Needs Assessments, we compare key stakeholder survey responses with community survey responses and determine their contribution t...

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Published in:Journal of public health management and practice 2017-07, Vol.23, p.S29-S33
Main Authors: Bias, Thomas K., Abildso, Christiaan G., Vasile, Emily, Coffman, Jessica
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Community Health Planning - methods
Community Participation - methods
Health Priorities - trends
Health technology assessment
Hospitals, Voluntary - trends
Humans
Needs Assessment
Research Article
Surveys and Questionnaires
West Virginia
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Summary:To determine the impact of community participation on nonprofit hospital priorities as outlined in a Community Health Needs Assessment. Using 3 completed Community Health Needs Assessments, we compare key stakeholder survey responses with community survey responses and determine their contribution to the finalized priorities. Three communities in West Virginia served by nonprofit hospitals (1 metropolitan statistical area, 1 micropolitan statistical area, and 1 rural community). Key stakeholders and the general population of communities served by the hospital. Finalized priorities as outlined in the Community Health Needs Assessment. Community participation had an impact on finalized priorities. Community participation is key in identifying unique health needs and should be incorporated into the assessment process by nonprofit hospitals, local health departments, and other public health practitioners. As reforms are considered to the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, it will be important to emphasize the importance of community input in identifying ways nonprofit hospitals contribute community benefit. CHNAs without adequate public input may not translate into implementation plans that accurately address pressing health concerns.
ISSN:1078-4659
1550-5022
DOI:10.1097/PHH.0000000000000586