Identifying health issues, This step involves collecting information on key health issues facing the community and the use of data from a range of sources., Analysis of the problem, This step involves an in-depth analysis of the characteristics of the population and how it differs from other populations., Prioritizing issues, Choose the health conditions and risk factors with the most significant impact. Identify where the most effective intervention measures can occur., Setting goals, Realistic, achievable and measurable goals must be set by needs assessment to achieve best possible outcomes. Having a goal provides direction for any health promotion action and a target to work towards., Determining strategies, This step involves using an effective decision-making model to decide on the most effective course of action. Look at what worked well in other communities – would it be effective/could it be used here?, Developing action plans, Make lists of step-by-step actions. Develop a timeline and detailed plan of what needs to be done by who and when. Adhering to a timeline will allow the plan to be most effective in achieving the best outcomes., Evaluating outcomes, Did you achieve your goals? Measure data and compare. Determine how well or how much was achieved. What can be done better next time?

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