Specific methods used to collect information , establish a prioritized list of needs , and develop strategies include the following :
• Review of extant documents and analyses
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Data analytics of demographic , service use , lifestyle trend , social determinants of health , transportation , health status , and validated national / statewide trend data .
• Resource mapping
• Stakeholder interviews
• Group discussions
“ The work plan was ambitious ! The biggest challenge is to engage a truly diverse set of community members .” Stage 1 Interview Participant
• Community survey
• Jail survey
• Access Audit
• Analysis of social media and digital trends
• Modified Delphi technique to prioritize needs
• Community forums (“ Mind Matters ” sessions )
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Weekly meetings between Crescendo Consulting Group and Polk Vision project leaders over a ten-month time frame
• Creation and review of interim analyses ( i . e ., the Stage 1 and Stage 2 draft reports )
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• Onsite strategic planning sessions
The research activities deployed to execute the project were exacting and , at times , challenging . However , the many intrinsic strengths found in Polk County provided a basis for a high degree of involvement and highly successful research tasks . It is important to note that Polk County is fortunate to have excellent resources :
• A strong , highly capable provider base
• Highly engaged public health leaders
• A community that has repeatedly demonstrated its willingness to work diligently to “ act ” and “ make things happen ” -- not simply give an opinion or insights .
• Highly engaged public safety departments , school system , philanthropic organizations , arts communities , faith-based institutions , and other general community organizations .
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