Planning

Question 1

A logical step-by-step process in designing a plan of action to accomplish specific goals and objectives (desired outcomes)

Answer 1

planning

Question 2

It refers to the process of constructing a program, formula or alternative model that will be used as a basis for a course of action or decision.

Answer 2

planning

Question 3

A logical process of decision making to determine which of the identified health concerns requires more immediate consideration (Priority Setting) and what actions maybe undertaken to achieve goals and objectives

Answer 3

planning

Question 4

is the essence of planning to determine whether the plan is short-term or long term.

Answer 4

Forecasting

Question 5

steps under planning (3)

Answer 5

1.priority setting
2. Formulating Goals and Objectives
3. Deciding on community interventions

Question 6

Criteria (WHO) of priority setting (6)

Answer 6

1. Significance of the problem
2. Level of community awareness
3. Ability to reduce risk
4. Cost of reducing risk
5. Ability to identify the target population
6. Availability of resources

Question 7

the desired outcomes at the end of interventions; long term

Answer 7

goal

Question 8

the short term changes in the community as the health team and the community work towards the attainment of goals; serve as instructions; more specific

Answer 8

objectives

Question 9

Reasons for planning (4)

Answer 9

1. Planning provides more rational decision making instead of gut-feel decisions or vested interest considerations.
2. Planning utilizes available resources properly.
3. Planning facilitates the determination of common goals, objectives and strategies.
4. Planning brings about positive change and growth in the community.

Question 10

Characteristics of planning (5)

Answer 10

futuristic
flexible
change-oriented
continuous and dynamic process
systemic process