LibGuides: PA 696 Clinical Graduate Project: Data Collection

Data Collection Methods

Data Collection & Analysis

Community Engagement Activities

Sources	Types
Chambers of Commerce	List of businesses Employment/Unemployment rates Area economic data
Civic Organizations	Sources of involved community members Lists of charitable projects
Community College/Local University	Enrollment/graduation numbers Fields of study available to students Academic research about the community
Employment Security Commission	Employment/unemployment rates
Faith-based groups	Membership numbers
Health Department	Immunization rates Disease rates
Hospital and healthcare providers	Emergency room visits Chronic disease prevalence
Large employers	Products made Economic impact to the community
Law enforcement agencies	Crime incidence Arrests/convictions numbers Incidence of domestic violence Motor vehicle crash information
Library	Local history/information unique to the county
Non-profit organizations	Types of services performed Number of people eligible for service Number of people served Plans for the future
Public school system	Enrollment numbers Graduation/dropout rates Test scores
Specialized local, statewide or national organizations	Associations Societies

Source: Community Health Assessment Guide Book, North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services Division of Public Health, June 2014

CDC Community Needs Assessment Participant Workbook
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention created this community health needs assessment example to help organizations assess needs.
Community Assessment: The Foundation for Program Planning in Head Start
Community assessment provides Head Start programs with a mechanism for ensuring programs remain responsive to the needs of the children and families they serve. This comprehensive, step-by-step guide examines the regulations that direct a community assessment. It also describes recommended processes for conducting a community assessment and identifies additional resources to support these important activities.
Community Health Assessment and Group Evaluation (CHANGE) Tool
The CHANGE tool is a data-collection tool and planning resource for community members who want to make their community a healthier one. This tool walks community team members through the assessment process and helps define and prioritize possible areas of improvement.