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Guidance for implementing the four MAPP Assessments is included in each section.
Following are some tips for implementing the assessments in a coordinated and
effective fashion.
• Plan how the assessments will be implemented. There is no prescribed
order in which to carry out the four assessments and some assessments may be
conducted concurrently or may overlap. In determining the order, however, the
MAPP committee should consider how the findings of one assessment—
Community Themes and Strengths, for example—might be used to inform
another assessment. It may be beneficial to conduct certain activities of one
assessment before beginning another.
• Promote linkages among assessments. Although each assessment is
conducted for a specific purpose, there are many connections that should be
made to promote broader involvement and facilitate linkages. For example, the
Community Themes and Strengths Assessment discussions may be useful in
identifying additional data indicators for collection in the Community Health
Status Assessment, as well as helping to identify potential threats and
opportunities for the Forces of Change Assessment.
• Celebrate successes. As each assessment is being conducted, identify and
recognize achievements. The assessments can be very challenging, and
recognition of the hard work of the entire community will go a long way toward
strengthening morale and creating excitement for the process. Public recognition
can also help to bolster interest within the wider community.
Phase 3:
THE FOUR MAPP ASSESSMENTS
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