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Needs Assessment

Information about the 2019 Needs Assessment: The Region 6 South Central Public Health Training Center (R6SCPHTCuses needs assessments to inform the development of online trainings tailored to the HRSA Region 6 health and public health workforce.  In Oklahoma, we distributed the 2019 needs assessments along with our multi-state R6SCPHTC partners to identify training needs in our stateThe survey asked about work experience and environment, training needs, access and logistics, demographic information, and resources. One section of the survey was specific to community health workers (CHWs), including community health representatives (CHRs). Our publications on the overall survey findings and the findings specific to CHWs/CHRs are listed below. We also developed an infographic that gives a quick overview of the CHW/CHR specific findings. 


Online Access to Publications:

Reinschmidt KM, Boyer S, Eberly K, Shorter CF, Dickens RD. Pre-Pandemic Landscape of the Oklahoma Public Health Workforce: A Case Study from the Regions 6 Training Needs Assessment Survey, 2019. Journal of Public Health Management & Practice 2024 July/August;30(4):E174-E183. PMID: 38870386. DOI: 10.1097/PHH.0000000000001966.   

This paper examines the status and challenges of Oklahoma's public health workforce before the COVID-19 pandemic. Utilizing data from the 2019 training needs assessment, the study identifies critical gaps in training, particularly in areas such as data management, emergency preparedness, and community engagement. These findings highlight the need for targeted professional development to enhance the workforce's capacity and preparedness for future public health challenges. 

Reinschmidt KM, Dudubo O, Shorter CF, Dickens RD, New M, Rask P, Teasdale TA. A Snapshot of Oklahoma’s CHR/CHW Workforce: Results from the Regions 6 Training Needs Assessment Survey, 2019. Journal of the Oklahoma State Medical Association. July/August 2021;114(4):173-182. https://www.bluetoad.com/publication/?m=24761&i=718969&p=34&ver=html5
Oklahoma State Medical Association August 2021