AOR 2 Planning Flashcards
Planning begins by reviewing the _____________________ of the priority population
health needs, problems, concerns, & capacity
Early in the planning process it is important to __________________ to support and help develop the program
recruit interested partners and stakeholders
The planning committee works to develop the __________________ as well as create/adapt intervention strategies.
mission, goals, & objectives
Rule of Sufficiency
Intervention strategies are effective to ensure stated objectives can be met
Part of planning must include locating _______________, develop plan for _________________ the intervention, & address _________________ .
resources needed to implement & evaluate the program; delivering intervention; factors that influence the implementation of the intervention
Programs
a set of planned activities over time designed to achieve specific objectives
Program Planning
process of identifying needs, establishing priorities, diagnosing causes of problems, assessing & allocating resources, & determining barriers to achieving objectives
Vision Statement
Brief description of where the program will be in the future (3-5 years)
- Elements considered: products, markets, customers, location, & staffing
Mission Statement
Short statement describing the focus or purpose of a program
- foundation for the development of program goals and objectives
Goals (of program)
(General) long-term statements of the intent and direction (processes) of a program as well as the end results desired
- identifies target population
*provides direction for program objectives - uses action words (reduce, eliminate, increase)
Objectives (of program)
Precise (specific, measurable) statements of intended outcomes of the program used to guide program development & to assess program effectiveness
- used to describe the changes in behavior, attitude, knowledge, skills, or health status as a result of the program
- small, specific steps that enable the goal to be achieved
- include what will change (outcome), when/under what conditions the change will occur, who & how much change
- should include implied or stated evaluation standards
- bridge between needs assessment and planned intervention
Where are Community-Based Programs deliered?
locations within community boundaries rather than a centralized location outside of the community
e.g library, local churches, schools, rec center, local clinics
Logic Model
tool for program planning & evaluation that shows the relationship of inputs/activities and outputs, immediate outcomes, and long-term outcomes
Models vs Theories
Model - mixture of ideas or concepts taken from # of theories used together
Theories - set of interrelated concepts, definitions, & propositions that presents a systematic view of events or situations by specifying relations among variables to explain & predict events of a situation (i.e. behavior)
Pilot Testing
set of procedures used by planners to try out a program on a small group of participants prior to implementation of the program
What should the program planners bee able to explain to the stakeholders about the program/intervention?
why the program is necessary and is being developed
Factors/Structures important when convening with priority populations, partners, & stakeholders
- Formalized roles, rules, & procedures
- volunteers & compensated leaders
- transparent & frequent communication
- mutual & formalized decision making processes
- strategies to resolve conflicts
- perceptions that the value of participation is positive
Steps when collaborating (with coalitions)
- PREPARE GROUNDWORK - identify problem, need for partnership, potential partners, draft goals & objectives
- CREATE ACTION PLAN & ORGANIZING THE PARTNERSHIP- solidify vision and goals, identify SMART action plan
- IMPLEMENT ACTION PLAN
- EVALUATE ACTION PLAN
- SUSTAIN COLLABORATION
When working with a single organization partnership, health education specialists need to _____________________________
research organization’s mission, establish clear goals tasks and communication methods, continually monitor effectiveness
What is a drawback to working with a single organization partnership compared to working with a coalition?
limited resources
How can a health education specialist gain and maintain program support?
- identify partners that are knowledgeable and committed to the effort
- forming viable partnerships/coalitions
- working with the community to identify and/or validate issues that are important to them
- establishing clear relationships between the goals of the program and the assets, capacities, & values of the community
Steps needed when writing a Rationale
- identify appropriate background info
- title the rationale
- write the content of the rationale
- list references used to create rationale
Key components of a Rationale
- showing how the benefits of the program fit with decision makers’ values, demonstrating potential return on investment
- utilizes the best evidence available
A good rationale ensures _________________________-.
- essential resources (i.e. personnel, financial) are obtained
- development & implementation of the program is smooth/seamless
What are the 3 Fs in program planning?
FLUIDITY: steps in the program planning process are sequential (build upon one another)
FLEXIBILITY: planning is adapted to the needs of the stakeholders & is responsive to current and emerging health problems
FUNCTIONALITY: outcome of planning is improved health conditions (not just the program plan itself)
Program planners use the ________________ to identify _________________ for the priority population and are based on _____________________
needs & capacity assessment; desired outcomes; program. objectives