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Assessing and Improving Community Health
  • Level Professional
  • Duration 15 hours
  • Course by University of Michigan
  • Offered by

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This course is intended to serve as an introduction to population health from both the vantage point of both public health and healthcare. We will examine the key components of community health needs assessments, how they are used, and how to compare population health assessments across subpopulations and time. We will also explore the epidemiological sources and criteria by which to select high quality data sources to estimate population health indicators and to select evidence-based interventions to improve population health. Finally, we will design multi sector collaborations that support the phases of population health improvement. As a survey of the population health, the course provides an overview for students wishing no more than an introduction to the field, as well as good grounding for students who wish to pursue additional coursework in population health. After taking this course, you will be able to: - Explain differences between population health assessments for public health and healthcare. - Outline the key components of community health needs assessments (CHNA). - Compare how public health and healthcare will use a CHNA to improve population health. - Identify key population health indicators for social determinants of health. - Identify key population health indicators for mental health and opioid abuse. - Categorize data sources by epidemiologic criteria. - Analyze differences between subpopulations and across time trends. - Formulate multi sector collaborations that support population health improvement. - Outline a plan for population health improvement. - Evaluate evidence-based interventions based on epidemiologic criteria and community suitability.

Modules

Introduction

    • 1 Videos
    • 2 Readings
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1 Videos

  • Course Welcome and Introduction

2 Readings

  • Course Syllabus
  • Pre-Course Survey

Population Health: Introduction and Importance

    • 6 Videos
    • 3 Readings
    • 1 Discussion
    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Week 1 Quiz

1 Discussions

  • What brought you to this course personally and professionally?

6 Videos

  • What is Population Health?
  • Why is Population Health Important?
  • Population Health in the Affordable Care Act
  • Healthcare and Population Health
  • Population Health and Public Health: Aren't They the Same Thing?
  • The Final Project

3 Readings

  • Public Health and Population Health 101
  • Population Health Strategy
  • Integrated Community Healthcare

Population Health Indicators

    • 8 Videos
    • 1 Readings
    • 2 Discussion
    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Week 2 Quiz

2 Discussions

  • Who's health do you want to improve?
  • What high quality data is available for your community or population of interest?

8 Videos

  • Improving Population Health Through Partnerships
  • What Influences Community Population Health?
  • One Health
  • Population Health Indicators
  • What Makes a Good Population Health Indicator?
  • Pitfalls of Population Health Indicators
  • High Quality Data Sources
  • High Quality Data Sources: County Health Rankings and Roadmap

1 Readings

  • Multisector Partnerships in Population Health Improvement

Improvement/Intervention Strategies

    • 7 Videos
    • 2 Discussion
    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Week 3 Quiz

2 Discussions

  • What are the social determinants of health affecting your population of interest?
  • What interventions could improve the health of your community?

7 Videos

  • Sick Patients Versus Sick Populations
  • Risk Stratification of Patients
  • Risk Stratification of Populations
  • High-Risk Versus Population Approach
  • Community-Level Interventions
  • The Community Guide
  • Recommendations from the Community Preventative Services Task Force

Community Health Needs Assessment

    • 7 Videos
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7 Videos

  • Community Health Needs Assessments: The Big Picture
  • The Community Health Needs Assessments: Ethical and Legal Requirements
  • Community Health Needs Assessments: Step 1 - Planning and Preparing
  • Community Health Needs Assessments: Step 2 Determining Scope and Purpose
  • Community Health Needs Assessments: Selecting Indicators
  • Community Health Needs Assessments: State and Local Health Data
  • Community Health Needs Assessments: Gathering Community Input

Examples in a Community Health Needs Assessment

    • 4 Videos
    • 1 Readings
    • 1 PeerReview
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1 Peer Review

  • Final Project and Peer Review

4 Videos

  • Community Health Needs Assessment: Upland Hills, WI
  • Community Health Needs Assessment: Upland Hills' Community Involvement
  • Community Health Needs Assessment: Upland Hills' Top Priorities
  • MAPP

1 Readings

  • Post-Course Survey

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Discover the essentials of population health with "Assessing and Improving Community Health," a professional-level course by Coursera. Led by expert instructors, this program delves into community health needs assessments, epidemiological data sources, and evidence-based interventions. Over 900 minutes, learners will explore health indicators, multi-sector collaborations, and strategies to enhance population health. Ideal for those new to the field or seeking advanced knowledge, subscription options include Starter and Professional plans. Perfect for health and fitness enthusiasts aiming to make impactful community health improvements.

Sharon Kardia
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Sharon Kardia