Reference no: EM132212798

Health Planning and Evaluation Assessment - Annual Strategic Plan

Assessment Brief: You are working for a Primary Health Network (PHN) in Australia, you have now undertaken a needs analysis and are now required to produce a project plan for a region of your choice in Western Australia.

As you are aware, PHNs were established in July 2015, with the objectives of increasing the efficiency and effectiveness of medical services for patients, particularly those at risk of poor health outcomes; and to improving coordination of care to ensure patients receive the right care in the right place at the right time.

Based on your regional profile you have decided to commission (fund) a Health care Home for your region. You are required to prepare a project plan, including rational for the project, project objectives, and the planned activities as well as identify stakeholders and potential risks.

1. Introduction (300 words)

Give a brief introduction to your region, including the geography, population profile and 3 key specific health care needs.

2. Service delivery gaps and rational (300 words)

Identify the gaps in the health services in your region that would prevent the improvement of the health status of your community. Give a brief introduction to the Health Care Home (HCH) and explain how the HCH model could meet the health needs of your region?

3. Objectives

Outline 3 SMART objectives for your Health Care Home specific to your region.

4. Planned activities, including key milestones

5. Key Stakeholders

Identify 4 Key Stakeholders for the Health Care Home and comment on their level of influence on the project.

6. Risk Management

Identify and explain 3 potential risks to your project and the Key Stakeholders you would need to engage in order to manage the risk.