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Frequently Asked Questions  

Community Health Needs Assessment and Health Improvement Plan (CHNA & HIP) Model  

• Step 1: Identify and Engage Stakeholders as Partners  
• Step 2: Create a Planning Structure and SWOT Worksheet  
• Step 3: Identify and Secure Resources  
• Step 4: Review the 2007 CHNA & HIP Report: A Discussion Guide  
• Step 5: County Health Data Resources  
• 2000 Community Health Status Report
• 2008 Community Health Status Report
• Instructions for Printing and Assembling the 2008 Community  
• Health Status Report
• Rates of Hospitalization for Selected Conditions, per 10,000
• Population, 1995-2006
• Number of Hospitalizations and Deaths by Age Groups for Selected Conditions, 2004-2005
• Guide for Discussing Priorities  
• Setting Priorities and Establishing Objectives  
• Step 6: Community Health Assets  
• Step 7: Document Key Points of the Stakeholder Discussion  
• Step 8: Screen Shot - Complete the CHNA & HIP Report  
• Step 9: Track Progress and Sustain the Process, Clebrating the Milestones  
• Step 10: Establish and Implement a Marketing Plan  
• Step 11: Evaluate Strategies, Goals and Marketing Plan  

CHNA & HIP Reporting Tool

• CHNA & HIP Reporting Tool Example  
• County Selection & Information Sheet
• Healthy Behaviors Assessment
• Prevent Injuries Assessment
• Protect against Environmental Hazards Assessment
• Prevent Epidemics and the Spread of Disease Assessment
• Prepare for, Respond to, and Recover from Public Health Emergencies Assessment
• Strengthen the Public Health Infrastructure Assessment
• Community Health Needs Assessment Report Form
• Community Health Improvement Plan Report Form