Promoting Wellness.
The Community Health Needs Assessment (CHNA) is conducted by Jackson County Regional Health Center every few years as required by the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA). Its purpose is to better understand and improve the overall health of our community.
How It Works
Collaborative Effort
Conducted in partnership with Jackson County Public Health and Mercy One.
Data-Driven Process
Includes a combination of community surveys, public health data, and stakeholder feedback.
Identifying Priorities
Focuses on the key health and socioeconomic issues affecting Jackson County residents.
Strategic Planning
Findings are used to develop a targeted implementation plan with coordinated programs and services.
Ongoing Evaluation
The assessment is repeated regularly to track progress and adapt to changing community needs.
FAQS
Common Questions
A CHNA is a systematic process for identifying and analyzing health needs in a community. It helps guide hospitals and public health organizations in planning and improving services.
Non-profit hospitals are required by the Affordable Care Act (ACA) to complete a CHNA every three years to maintain their tax-exempt status and better serve their communities.
Jackson County Regional Health Center collaborates with Jackson County Public Health, Mercy One, and community partners to gather data, analyze trends, and prioritize health concerns.
Priorities are selected based on community survey responses, public health data, and input from healthcare professionals and local stakeholders.
An implementation plan is created to address the identified priorities. This plan outlines strategies, partnerships, and measurable goals to improve community health.
CHNA reports and implementation plans are available upon request or can be downloaded directly from our website (add link if applicable).
