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Instructions:

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Use this worksheet for Assignment 1.

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Gather Data

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Research the available data in the “TCMC Base Demographic Data” and the “TCMC Profile” in the course to complete the chart below.

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• Complete the chart. Finding the causal factors of the chronic care problem in Tupelo City begins with an analysis of foundational data about population demographics, health status and utilization, and healthcare resources and behaviors.

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Location: Lee County, Tupelo City, MS
Total population:
Factor	Category	# of people	# with mental health diagnoses	# with substance use (drugs/alcohol) diagnoses	# with physical health diagnoses
Gender	Male
	Female
Race	White		n/a	n/a
	Hispanic		n/a	n/a	n/a
	African American		n/a	n/a
	Asian		n/a	n/a	n/a
	Total
Age	Under 18 years old			n/a	n/a
	Adults 18–34 years old			n/a	n/a
	Adults 35­–64 years old			n/a	n/a
	Adults 65+ years old			n/a	n/a

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Analyze Data

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Based on the data gathered above, analyze the population served by TCMC and answer the following questions.

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• Identify the priority population. Who is the priority population, and why?
• Anticipate needs. Based on your analysis, what healthcare-related needs do you anticipate for this population (e.g., support staff, facilities)?
• Analyze healthcare service usage. What specific healthcare services do you anticipate this population will need?
• Evaluate the target population. Explore the following web links and consider the health behaviors, beliefs, and expectations that might be associated with mental health disorders:
• Identify population beliefs and expectations. Based on your research, what are the beliefs, common practices, and expectations of this population? What are your initial ideas for working with these patients to improve their health?
• Assess barriers to accessing healthcare. What barriers might the target population encounter in ease of access to healthcare?
• Evaluate approach to target population. What strategies might you recommend to address the healthcare needs of the target population you have chosen?

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• National Alliance on Mental Illness: Mental Health By the Numbers
• Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration: National Mental Health Services Survey (N-MHSS)
• Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration: National Survey of Substance Abuse Treatment Services (N-SSATS)

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Based on your research, what healthcare utilization needs do you anticipate related to the prioritized target population? Consider healthcare resource use and related considerations.

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