There is often the requirement to evaluate descriptive statistics for data within the organization or for health care information. Every year the National Cancer Institute collects and publishes data based on patient demographics. Understanding differences between the groups based upon the collected data often informs health care professionals towards research, treatment options, or patient education. […]

Setting Goals for Population Health ImprovementOne of the more challenging aspects of designing community or population health improvement initiatives is setting goals, or outcomes, that are positive yet attainable. This means that goals should be set at a level where improvements can be seen and measured, but not so high that obtaining the goals is […]

Role Competencies and ExpectationsSelect one of the following roles, and describe the competencies needed for the role. Identify what role expectations there might be, including any cultural considerations. Identify any concerns you might have in beginning the role and any additional preparation that you think you would need. A patient educator in a community health […]