Rapid Needs Assessments and GIS

Topic: 
Epidemiology & Surveillance
Format: 
Informational Brief
Time: 
40 minutes
Level: 
Intermediate
University: 
University of North Carolina
PERLC: 
University of North Carolina PERLC

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Description: 

This issue of FOCUS, offered by the UNC Gillings School of Global Public Health, describes how to conduct a rapid needs assessment, and how to use geographic information systems to help gather and analyze information more quickly and efficiently.

Learning Objectives: 
  • Describe the methodology to conduct a rapid needs assessment
  • Describe ways in which geographic information systems can enhance a rapid needs assessment
  • Provide examples of rapid needs assessments conducted by public health organizations
PHEP Capabilities: 
Public Health Surveillance and Epidemiological Investigation