Using Data Mapping to Serve Residents Joy Oguntimein,MPH

Objectives Describe benefits of mapping health data List data mapping tools Explain how to use data maps with SAC and other funding opportunities

Health data Mapping Data Visualization Action help the leaders of health systems move from a passive understanding of the data to active support of data-driven quality improvement Demonstrate changes over time better communicate findings and implications help people make better decisions about health care Understand communities and influence of social determinants of health Define and compare geographic areas

Benefits of Mapping Visualize health trends among populations and possible influencing factors Identify neighborhood needs and assets Identify and/or compare clusters or trends within a geographic region Demonstrate changes over time Compare statistics through symbols on maps easy-to-understand graphical representation of complex data

Mapping and your residents You have conducted needs assessment You want to start a new local program and need information about available resources. You are making program decisions Visualize data information about a given community to understand health issues at the grassroots level. Display strengths, weaknesses and resources of a community and can help uncover solutions. Identify concentration of available programs, service overlaps, gaps in services, and unmet community health needs.

Mapping Resources

Community Commons

Community Commons 1) Create a free account. 2) Go to Maps & Data tab. http://maps.communitycommons.org/viewer/ 1) Create a free account. 2) Go to Maps & Data tab. 3) Add data to the map.

Community Commons 4) Search for data of interest. http://maps.communitycommons.org/viewer/ 4) Search for data of interest. 5) Enter the zip code or city, state of your target area.

Community Commons 6) Explore your map. http://maps.communitycommons.org/viewer/ 6) Explore your map.

UDS Mapper UDS Mapper (http://www.udsmapper.org/index.cfm) is the best map tool for identifying the nearest federally funded primary care providers. Under the Explore Service Area Tool, ensure the Health Center Service Access Points is checked, and under Layer Controls, ensure that Health Center Service Area Points is checked. Hover the mouse over each point shown to see the site address.

UDS Mapper 1) Enter service area of interest http://www.udsmapper.org?mapid=97864064D77 1) Enter service area of interest 2) Select facilities to be displayed 3) Select main basemap 4) Use drawing tools to bring attention to specific area

ArcGIS If you want to map your own data Have money, in the budget (not a free resource) for drive times and public transportation times.

ArcGIS Asset Mapping

Data and SAC Grants Service area map and table The Service Area Competition grant requires specific data components in the application: Service area map and table Community characteristics Demonstrating health care need in the service area/target population

Other Available Data Sources American Community Survey HPSA designation search tool HRSA Data Warehouse Data Portal Census Data Mapper http://bphc.hrsa.gov/programopportunities/fundingopportunities/sac/datasources.pdf

Conclusion Planning Implementation Assessment Properly analyzed healthcare data can be a useful tool. When used correctly, it can help guide you during the:

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