Deck 2: Starting the Planning Process

Question 1

Which of the following is NOT considered to be an appropriate source for building a rationale?

A) Needs assessment data
B) Epidemiological data about a specific health problem
C) Cost-effectiveness data of health promotion programs
D) Wikipedia and similar websites

Answer 1

Wikipedia and similar websites

Question 2

When gaining support from decision makers, the term "resources" often refers to

A) monies that could be used for staff, facilities, material supplies.
B) congruent organizational policies.
C) program and concept visibility.
D) a place at the organizational power.

Answer 2

monies that could be used for staff, facilities, material supplies.

Question 3

The instrument to assess leadership support for health promotion programs in work settings is

A) Health Promotion Inventory (HPI).
B) Health Programs Inventory (HPI).
C) Leading by Example (LBE).
D) Leaders Assessment Tool (LAT).

Answer 3

Leading by Example (LBE).

Question 4

Data that describe the status of a health problem within a population based on distribution and determinants of health are referred to as

A) social data.
B) political data.
C) epidemiological data.
D) statistical data.

Question 5

In order for resources and support to flow into health promotion programming

A) decision makers need to see values from the program.
B) taxes must be raised to offset costs.
C) planners must commit to fund raising efforts.
D) materials must be available from previous, similar programming.

Question 6

The first step planners should take to gain the support of decision makers is to

A) form a focus group.
B) write a plan.
C) develop a rationale.
D) conduct a needs assessment.

Question 7

People willing to do the actual work needed to plan and implement a program are referred to as

A) managers.
B) stakeholders.
C) doers.
D) interventionists.

Question 8

Health education specialists can access and understand background information to develop a rationale by

A) conducting a literature review.
B) conducting a longitudinal study.
C) selecting a planning model.
D) writing a grant proposal.

Question 9

A program rationale

A) should be no more than two pages long.
B) is the step that outlines each component of the program in detail.
C) can be focused on funding issues.
D) allows planners to sell the program to decision makers.

Question 10

Which of the following is a benefit statement for individuals of a health promotion program?

A) Controls burden on taxpayers
B) Lowers out-of-pocket costs for health care
C) Improved price competitiveness
D) Reduced pain and suffering

Question 11

Which of the following is a benefit for the community with health promotion programming?

A) Increased worker morale
B) Retention and recruitment tools
C) Improved price competitiveness
D) Improved quality of life of citizens

Question 12

Which of the following is a benefit for the employer with health promotion programming?

A) Enhanced worker performance/productivity
B) Reduced pain and suffering from illness and accidents
C) Provides model for other communities
D) Improves the quality of life of citizens

Question 13

When starting the planning process, health educators

A) use skills found in all Areas of Responsibility for Health Educators.
B) are most apt to concentrate on Area of Responsibility IV.
C) cannot use any of the Areas of Responsibility.
D) draw from several of the Areas of Responsibility.

Question 14

Often, the idea or big push for a health promotional program comes from top level people and not the community.

Question 15

Evidence-based practice is more likely to produce quality programs than other approaches.

Question 16

The most important initial step in the planning process is gaining the support of management.

Question 17

References do not need to be included at the rationale preparation stage.

Question 18

When ROI is less than 0, then the program is producing savings that exceed the cost of the program.

Question 19

Social math refers to inflating national statistic to make the health problem appear more serious to decision makers.

Question 20

Influencers are always much more important than doers in the planning process.

Question 21

Keeping the same planning committee members throughout the life of a program ensures success.

Question 22

Institutionalization refers to a program becoming imbedded within an organization.

Question 23

A rationale can be viewed as a 4x4 matrix, with each square of each level representing the next step.

Question 24

A planning committee is a group of individuals who are willing to serve in an advisory role and assist in program planning.

Question 25

Two terms synonymous with planning committee are steering committee and advisory committee.

Question 26

The guidelines for how a planning committee operates are referred to as parameters.

Question 27

The most efficient and effective way to select planning committee members is to have them assigned by their employers for the task.

Question 28

Name at least three types of individuals who would be important to include on a planning committee.

Question 29

List four methods for determining the values and benefits to be emphasized in a rationale.

Question 30

List, in order, the steps to include in a rationale.

Question 31

List and explain three sources that can be used to build a rationale for a program.

Question 32

List two questions that planners should consider when looking for partners.