Part of the implementation of the Community Health Improvement Model involves performing a community assessment. The purpose of this is:
A) To allow the committee to become more acquainted with the multiple biological, behavioral, social, and physical factors that describe and influence health status of residence.
B) To survey the people in the community about their wants and needs.
C) To allow special interest groups a say in health policy
D) To provide a narrow focus for the committee work.

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The purpose of a community assessment in the implementation of the Community Health Improvement Model is to provide the committee with a comprehensive understanding of the multitude of factors that influence the health status of the community's residents. This understanding will allow the committee to formulate interventions that effectively address the community's health needs. Option B is incorrect because a community assessment involves more than just surveying people's wants and needs. Option C is incorrect because special interest groups should not have undue influence on health policy. Option D is incorrect because a community assessment aims to provide a broad and comprehensive understanding of the community's health status and needs, rather than a narrow focus.

Part of the Implementation of the Community Health Improvement Model