The Implementation Planning Process The implementation planning committee comprised of Northern Rockies Medical Center’s (NRMC) leadership team and board – members participated in an implementation planning process to systematically and thoughtfully respond to all issues and – opportunities identified through the Community Health Services Development (CHSD) needs assessment process. The facility conducted the CHSD process in conjunction with the Montana Office of Rural Health (MORH). The CHSD community health needs assessment was performed in the summer of 2016 to determine the most important health needs and opportunities for Glacier County, Montana. were identified as the top issues or opportunities rated by respondents during “Needs” the CHSD survey process or during focus groups (see page 9 for a list of Identified and Prioritized”). For more information “Needs regarding the needs identified, as well as the assessment process/approach/methodology, please refer to the facility’s assessment report, which is posted on the facility’s website () The implementation planning committee identified the most important health needs to be addressed by reviewing the CHNA, secondary data, community demographics, and input from representatives representing the broad interest of the community, including those with public health expertise (see page 8 for additional information regarding input received from community representatives). The implementation planning committee determined which needs or opportunities could be addressed considering Northern Rockies Medical Center’s parameters of resources and limitations. The committee then prioritized the needs/opportunities using the additional parameters of the organizational mission as well as existing and potential community partners. Participants then created a goal to achieve through strategies and activities, as well as the general approach to meeting the stated goal (i.e. staff member responsibilities, timeline, potential community partners, anticipated impact(s), and performance/evaluation measures). The prioritized health needs as determined through the assessment process and which the facility will be addressing relates to the following healthcare issues: Improve access to healthcare services through Behavioral Health (Substance Abuse and Mental Health) Nutrition and Wellness
The Implementation Planning Process The implementation planning committee – comprised of Northern Rockies Medical Center’s (NRMC) leadership team and board members – participated in an implementation planning process to systematically and thoughtfully respond to all issues and opportunities identified through the Community Health Services Development (CHSD) needs assessment process. The facility conducted the CHSD process in conjunction with the Montana Office of Rural Health (MORH). The CHSD community health needs assessment was performed in the summer of 2016 to determine the most important health needs and opportunities for Glacier County, Montana. “Needs” were identified as the top issues or opportunities rated by respondents during the CHSD survey process or during focus groups (see page 9 for a list of “Needs Identified and Prioritized”). For more information regarding the needs identified, as well as the assessment process/approach/methodology, please refer to the facility’s assessment report, which is posted on the facility’s website () The implementation planning committee identified the most important health needs to be addressed by reviewing the CHNA, secondary data, community demographics, and input from representatives representing the broad interest of the community, including those with public health expertise (see page 8 for additional information regarding input received from community representatives). The implementation planning committee determined which needs or opportunities could be addressed considering Northern Rockies Medical Center’s parameters of resources and limitations. The committee then prioritized the needs/opportunities using the additional parameters of the organizational mission as well as existing and potential community partners. Participants then created a goal to achieve through strategies and activities, as well as the general approach to meeting the stated goal (i.e. staff member responsibilities, timeline, potential community partners, anticipated impact(s), and performance/evaluation measures). The prioritized health needs as determined through the assessment process and which the facility will be addressing relates to the following healthcare issues: Improve access to healthcare services through Behavioral Health (Substance Abuse and Mental Health) Nutrition and Wellness
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