MAPP Model Needs Assessment and Identification

          MAPP Model Needs Assessment and Identification of an FOA Presentation In this assignment, you will complete a public health needs assessment MAPP matrix template. Next, you will utilize the FOA that addresses the public health intervention that addresses your chosen topic. You will then create a PowerPoint presentation that demonstrates your chosen public health intervention and provides information about your MAPP matrix and the pertinent FOA. Part I: Conduct an MAPP Matrix Needs Assessment Conduct a public health needs assessment using the MAPP model. It will result in a MAPP matrix, which identifies a public health need in which you are personally interested. All MAPP information can be obtained from the National Association of City and County Health Officials (NACCHO) Web site at the following: National Association of County and City Health Officials (NACCHO). (2012). Mobilizing for action through planning and partnerships (MAPP). Retrieved from http://www.naccho.org/topics/infrastructure/mapp/index.cfm Four assessments of the MAPP model and the issues they address are described below: Community Themes and Strengths Assessments: This assessment results in a deeper understanding of the issues that residents feel are important by answering the questions: a. What is important to our community? b. How is quality of life perceived in our community? c. What assets do we have that can be used to improve community health? Local Public Health System Assessment (LPHSA): This assessment focuses on all the organizations and entities that contribute to the public's health. The LPHSA answers the questions: What are the components, activities, competencies, and capacities of our local public health system? How are the essential services being provided to our community? Community Health Status Assessment: This assessment identifies priority community health and quality-of-life issues. Questions answered include: a. How healthy are our residents?