AHA Community Health Assessment Toolkit
A nine-step pathway to guide and support a robust, community-engaged health assessment process.
Overview
The Association for Community Health Improvement (ACHI), an affiliate of the American Hospital Association (AHA), provides this comprehensive online toolkit. It is not a software application for data analysis but rather a detailed, step-by-step guide and resource hub for conducting a Community Health Assessment. It outlines a nine-step process, providing guidance, resources, and best practices for each stage, from forming partnerships to disseminating results and monitoring progress.
✨ Key Features
- Nine-step guided pathway for the CHA process
- Strategies and resources for each step
- Guidance on community engagement
- Covers the full cycle from assessment to implementation
- Focus on hospital and community collaboration
🎯 Key Differentiators
- Specifically tailored for hospitals and health systems
- Backed by the American Hospital Association
- Clear, structured nine-step process
- Focus on community engagement and collaboration
Unique Value: Provides a free, trusted, and comprehensive framework from the AHA that guides hospitals through the entire CHNA process, ensuring best practices are followed.
🎯 Use Cases (4)
✅ Best For
- Used by hospitals across the U.S. to structure their CHNA process to meet both community needs and regulatory requirements.
💡 Check With Vendor
Verify these considerations match your specific requirements:
- Analyzing or visualizing data
- Collecting survey data
🏆 Alternatives
Offers a more hospital-centric perspective compared to public health-focused frameworks like MAPP, making it highly relevant for non-profit hospitals meeting IRS requirements.
💻 Platforms
💰 Pricing
Free tier: The toolkit is a free resource.
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