Assignment task:
Examine the strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats (SWOT analysis) for 2 different government agencies in relation to communicable diseases and chronic illnesses. (Note: These agencies do not include the agency with whom you will work in Step 2 of this assessment.)
Research 2 different government agencies to understand and learn about their missions. Select the agencies from the following:
- Homeless shelters
- Senior centers
- Childcare facilities
- Schools
- Places of worship
- Community organizations
- Jails or prisons
- Mental health facilities
- National Council on Aging
- Community clinics
- Develop questions and methods for data collection at each agency.
- Assess how each agency currently manages and addresses communicable diseases and chronic illnesses, including vaccination administration.
- Conduct a SWOT analysis for each of the agencies:
- Assess internal strengths within each agency in relation to its mission.
- Assess internal weaknesses faced by each agency in relation to its mission.
- Assess external environmental threats facing the agency.
- Assess external opportunities available to the agency.