Identifying Special Populations

Keywords / Description:

PPHR Criteria: G1-M1-SMJ

This 43-page template for identifying and meeting the needs of special populations in communities was created in 2004 by the Southwest District Health, ID for Goal 1, Measure 1 of Project Public Health Ready (PPHR).

This template includes definitions of various special needs groups and specific survey questions for each group that identifies:

The agencies that work with populations with special needs,
Preferred communication methods,
Potential barriers to communicating effectively, and
Unique preparedness planning issues.

Toolkit:

PPHR Toolkit

Keyword Area:

Jurisdiction:

Institutional Author:

Southwest District Health, ID

Submitted:

07/18/2006

Modified:

09/08/2010

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