By Fall River Health Services
Hot Springs, SD - Fall River Health Services (FRHS) is seeking information illustrating the needs of our community through a Community Health Needs Assessment (CHNA). This assessment, or survey, in accordance with the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act of 2010, is performed every three years to:
• Classify - identify the essential resources that are already available within our organization,
• Analyze - identify the essential resources to be acquired, and
• Act - determine how to use, develop, or obtain those resources related to community health needs.
The CHNA will provide a pulse on the current health issues in our community and prioritize areas of need. Collecting information through this structured survey allows us to tabulate results and develop actionable goals to address the healthcare needs that are identified.
This short survey can be completed in a few minutes and all responses are confidential. Complete the survey online at www.frhssd.org/CHNA or a print version is available at FRHS and various locations throughout Hot Springs. The survey is open through May 31, 2022.
“Fall River Health Services needs you! Your voice is an excellent way to become more involved and contribute to the healthcare solutions in our community,” said Nicky Gilbertson, CEO. “Information gathered from this assessment will help FRHS strengthen our foundation for vital planning necessary to build sustainable, improved health and wellness in the communities we serve.”