Q-Sort ResultsNeeds / Capacity Assessment PlotContraction/Stabilization ExpansionHPA 332Needs Capacity Assessment and LeadershipYou and your group are the executive committee of the Texas Department Health. Because of budget cuts and recent events the governor has directed you to re-evaluate all of your programs in a systematic manner and come to consensus on what should happen to each program.To facilitate the decision-making process, an expert on public health, Dr. Mike Foster, hassuggested that you use a Q-sort technique. The Q-sort method provides a formal method of setting priorities. It forces each member to put the programs on a continuum even though the differences in program importance may be quite small. It is a particularly useful technique when experts differ on which programs are priorities.Steps in the procedure.Individual portion (to be completed prior to class, as daily deliverable):1. Read each of the program descriptions with an eye to deciding which ones you think are most important and which ones are least important. You should base these decisions on perceived need in the community.2. In the space next to each description assign one of the following numbers to the programa. 5 (1 of these) – The most important program to be developedb. 4 (2 of these) – The second most important programs to be developed.c. 3 (4 of these) – The next most important programs to be developedd. 2 (2 of these) – The fourth most important set of programs to be developede. 1 (1 of these) – The least important program to be developed3. As a check to make sure you followed the forced distribution rules your scores should add to 30. The point is you force everyone to prioritize the programs.Group Process (to be completed in class)4. Average every group member’s score on each program onto another sheet.5. Check the sum of scores it should still add to 30.6. Put the appropriate programs in the pyramid provided for a graphic view of your Q-sort results. Include the programs average score. Programs with a higher average should be placed higher in the pyramid.7. Using your scores for need and Dr. Ford’s scores on capacity, plot the ten programs.HPA 332Ten Texas Public Health Programs________ Abstinence Education -- Includes Federal Law creating the Abstinence Education Program, Abstinence Education Awards in Texas, Abstinence Education Awards Project Summaries, and an e-mail link to the Texas Abstinence Education Coordinator. ________ Bioterrorism -- The threat of biological or chemical weapons being used on US soil is a staggering consideration. Unfortunately, experts believe that there is a very real possibility that this will happen. To mount an effective response to biological or chemical terrorism, Texans should be informed and educated about how such weapons can be used and what illnesses will occur as a result. This is NOT a "how-to" site, but a health educational site. ________ Breastfeeding Promotion -- Learn about breastfeeding promotion courses, available patient education and staff training materials, special projects and initiatives intended to increase the breastfeeding rates within Texas. ________ Cancer Registry -- Maintains a population-based cancer incidence reporting system that collects, analyzes and disseminates information on all new cases of cancer. This central repository of information is a valuable and essential tool in the identification of populations at high risk for cancer, the monitoring of cancer trends, the facilitation of studies related to cancer prevention, the evaluation of cancer control initiatives, the planning of health care delivery systems and the development of educational awareness programs. ________ Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP) -- This insurance program is designed for families who earn too much money to qualify for Medicaid health care, yet cannot afford to buy private insurance. ________ Emergency Medical Services (EMS) -- Information on emergency medical services, driver safety, and trauma systems development programs operated by the Bureau of Emergency Management. ________ HIV/STD, AIDS -- Information on prevention and care in Texas. Find out about HIV/STD testing and service delivery programs in your area, access HIV/STD statistics for Texas, or learn more about eligibility requirements for the Texas HIV Medication Program.________ Immunization Division -- Contains information on the Division, an electronic edition of the newsletter Upshot, information on the automated immunization tracking system ImmTrac, surveillance and epidemiology, and more. ________ WIC -- The Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) is a health and nutrition program. WIC has a successful record for improving the diet of infants, children, and pregnant, postpartum and breastfeeding women who are at risk for nutrition-related illness. The main focus of the WIC program is to educate mothers on the proper nutrition. Some of the services WIC provides:HPA 332Nutrition education, Food supplements, Referrals for health and social services for pregnant, breastfeeding, and postpartum women, infants, and children under age five whoare at nutritional risk. ________ Zoonosis Control -- Dedicated to the control of zoonoses, which are infectiousdiseases transmitted from animals to humans. Learn about the prevention of rabies, Lymedisease, plague, hantavirus pulmonary syndrome, and other zoonotic diseases. The web site also includes information on the Oral Rabies Vaccination Program, Severe Animal Attacks, the Texas Rabies Control Act, and the Statewide Rabies Quarantine.HPA 332Q-Sort ResultsMost Important Next Most ImportantNext Most ImportantNext Most ImportantLeast ImportantHPA 332Ten Texas Public Health Programs – Capacity Assessment Performed by Dr. Eric Ford (Public Health Guru). Next to each program is its relative rank based on the organizations capacity to execute the programs’ mission. One is the lowest capacity, 5 is the highest.3 Abstinence Education 1 Bioterrorism 4 Breastfeeding Promotion 3 Cancer Registry 2 Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP) 3 Emergency Medical Services (EMS) 2 HIV/STD, AIDS 5 Immunization Division 3 WIC4 Zoonosis ControlHPA 332Needs / Capacity Assessment PlotHigh Capacity/Low Need High Capacity/High NeedContraction/Stabilization ExpansionHigh5Organizational Capacity432Low11 2 3 4 5Low Community Need HighLow Capacity/Low Need Low Capacity/High