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The Community Health Survey gives the citizens in a rural community an opportunity to speak up on defined health-related questions. During the Community Health Engagement Process (CHEP) the community drafts a survey questionnaire consisting of “access to health care” questions. The specific questions are modified by the community to focus on important issues. For example, location of medical services received and opinions on adding services to the local hospital. A professional surveying group contacts community members by telephone to solicit anonymous responses from citizens. At least 200 responses are tabulated and reported to the community.
The Community Health Survey is an important measure of the respondents’ impressions and perceptions of their experiences with health care in the medical service area. It helps communities to better understand the issues surrounding their health sector, and is a very useful tool when considering future improvements.
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