The opinions and feedback of community members recently collected through a mailed Community Needs Assessment Survey conducted by Roosevelt Medical Center is being compiled to help RMC continue to improve its services in the community, while identifying healthcare strengths and gaps.
“This survey is the perfect opportunity for the community to have their voices heard,” said Sharon Schmitz, Better Health Improvement Specialist for RMC as part of the Frontier Medicine Better Health Partnership.
The brief, random survey was designed to assist RMC in understanding both the healthcare needs and assets of their community while collaborating to make measurable improvements in community health and well being.
The survey was conducted in early December and completed in compliance with the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, a requirement for all non-profit 501 (c) 3 status healthcare organizations desiring to maintain their tax-free exemption.
“RMC can only guess at what the community would like. The survey is a collaborative effort that involves educating the community about the local services offered by RMC, while learning about the improvements they would like to see made,” said Schmitz.
In an effort to increase the level of participation throughout the surveyed area, and ensure the needed return rate, the names of everyone who completed the survey were placed into a drawing for a chance to win one of two $100 VISA gift cards.
The winners were Darcia Larsen and Alfred Heupel, both of Culbertson.
Surveys were randomly mailed to 880 residents living within the service area of Froid, Medicine Lake, Fort Kipp, Bainville, Brockton and Culbertson. The information collected will assist RMC with their strategic planning and help them determine what focus their plan will take.
The surveys are being compiled by the Montana Office of Rural Health and Area Health Education Center in Bozeman and contracted through the National Rural Health Resource Center, of Duluth, MN.
Once the survey is completed, it will be made available to the public for review through the Culbertson Library and the RMC website. A copy of the survey will also be available at RMC for the public to look at.
“Rural healthcare’s future will greatly depend on the community and healthcare organizations working together to succeed,” Schmitz said.
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