B . Review of the Three Project Stages
All work plan activities for this project were developed to address Polk Vision ’ s preferences and needs . Importantly , though , some research activities were slightly modified based on new information learned throughout the process . For example , substantially more stakeholder interviews were conducted in Stage 2 than originally planned due to the tremendous enthusiasm , insights , and depth of knowledge shared by early project participants . As such , the project has successfully engaged a diverse set of key stakeholders .
The goal of the project methodology is to seamlessly address each of three research stages in the scope of work . The stages included :
“ Take the time you need , and do it right . But … don ’ t take TOO much time – we ’ ve got some work to do !” Project Leader , July 2020
Stage 1 : Resource Mapping and Process Flow Goal : To create a statistical and map-based profile of Polk County . Deliverables included an inventory of existing behavioral health service sites and a profile of each .
Stage 2 : Gap Analysis and Needs Assessment Goal : To generate a comprehensive analysis of the Polk County behavioral health environment and generate an in-depth Needs Assessment and Gap Analysis .
Stage 3 : Implementing Strategies that Strengthen Communities Goal : To create strategies to positively impact community behavioral health .
The logic flow of the project and the three stages noted above are illustrated in the graphic below .
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