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Carter County public health outlines CHA revisions, $10,000 state grant and plans to publicize results
Summary
County public health reported ongoing edits to the community health assessment (CHA) funded by a $10,000 state grant, discussed differences between CHA and hospital CHNA surveys, and proposed phased outreach (articles, QR codes, school distribution) to share key findings with residents.
Public health staff told the Carter County Board of Health that the county’s community health assessment is under revision after two working‑group meetings to align survey questions, graphs and reporting so results accurately reflect responses. The state provided a grant to the county to support the assessment; staff stated the award amount was $10,000.
Staff explained the distinction between a CHA (county‑focused, voluntary) and a hospital's community health needs assessment (CHNA), which is driven by patients served and federal tax‑exemption requirements. The CHA covers county domains such as chronic disease, mental health and access to care and is intended as a tool to prioritize local action rather than as a prescriptive policy.
The working group recommended a cautious approach to interpreting multi‑answer survey questions, and staff are reformatting graphs and text so the report aligns with how survey items were answered. To share results, staff proposed producing a series of short articles or social‑media posts on one topic at a time, using QR codes to link to the full report and providing printed copies at the commissioner's office. Staff said they would verify advertising costs and whether grant funds can cover outreach placements.
Board members urged documenting departmental goals and deliverables tied to grant activities so the advisory board can measure outcomes and support future funding requests. Staff agreed to work with two board members to define measurable goals and to report back with a clearer set of deliverables for the board’s review.
