Problem: The following scenario lays out a typical setting where a needs assessment could be a logical next step. If your own organization aligns well with this scenario, use data from your professional setting. If your organization does not serve the transgender population, identify an organization that does.
Your department within the community center where you work wants to develop a new program/intervention for the increasing transgender population in the area, but organizational leaders are not certain if the need for this is great enough. You have been asked to conduct a needs assessment and report back to them the following information prior to moving forward with any programs or interventions:
- Identify health care disparities in a specific population.
- Identify available resources that meet the health care needs of a specific population.
- Collect trend data about a target population or community.
- Identify best practices for prevalent health care issues in a specific population.
- Recommend next steps designed to lessen health disparities based on the results of a needs assessment.