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Planning, Program Development and Evaluation, Second Edition

Author(s): Thomas C. Timmreck, PhD, California State University, San Bernardino, California
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  • ISBN-13: 9780763700621
  • ISBN-10:0763700622
  • Paperback    238 pages      © 2003
Price: International Sales $97.95 US List
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Overview

Planning, program development, and evaluation are emerging as routine functions of health care and social agencies.  The concepts and approaches presented in this book provide an efficient approach to planning, program development, and evaluation for all health and human service populations.  It functions both as a handbook for busy administrators as well as a text for undergraduate and graduate level courses.  The primary focus is on health or social services organizations, with an emphasis on health promotion/health education and health and human services for the elderly.

The only text that illustrates and integrates The Ten Step Planning Model developed by Thomas C. Timmreck.

ShowKey Features

Straightforward, step-by-step approach to program planning, development, and evaluation.
Objectives provided in every chapter.
Planning Questions incorporated throughout each chapter.
Valuable appendices include sample budgets, suggested formats for health planning reports, and program development criteria.
The Ten Step Planning Model created by Thomas C. Timmreck, guides the reader through the key stages of the planning process.

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ShowTable of Contents

List of Figures
Preface
Acknowledgements
About the Author
Introduction
The Planning Model - The 10 Steps

Chapter 1 - History and Development of Health Promotion and Social and Health Service Planning and Program Development

Chapter 2 - Begin at the Beginning: The Mission Statement
Chapter Objectives - Step 1 of Planning Model

Chapter 3 - Organization and Community Assessment
Chapter Objectives - Step 2 of Planning Model

Chapter 4 - Writing Goals and Objectives
Chapter Objectives - Part 1 - Step 3 of Planning Model
Chapter Objectives - Part 2 - Step 6 of Planning Model

Chapter 5 - Need Assessments: Determining Programs and Services: Spanning the Gaps
Chapter Objectives - Step 4 of Planning Model

Chapter 6 - Determining and Setting Priorities
Chapter Objectives - Step 5 of Planning Model

Chapter 7 - How to Prepare for Implementation of Services: Getting Things Done
Chapter Objectives - Step 7 of Planning Model

Chapter 8 - Developing Timelines for Planning and Implementation
Chapter Objectives - Step 8 of Planning Model

Chapter 9 - Implementation of Programs, Services, and Projects: Putting the Plan into Action
Chapter Objectives - Step 9 of Planning Model

Chapter 10 - Evaluation and Feedback
Chapter Objectives - Step 10 of Planning Model

Appendix A - Sample Budget for Use in Program Development and Planning

Appendix B - Suggested Format and Outline for Health Plan/Planning Report

Appendix C - Criteria for the Development of Health Promotion and Health Education Programs

Appendix D - Internet Health Planning and Program Development Resources

Appendix E - Epi Info

Appendix F - Epi Map: Geographic Information System (GIS)


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ShowAbout the Author(s)

Thomas C. Timmreck, PhD-California State University, San Bernardino, California

Thomas C. Timmreck, Ph.D., California State University, San Bernadino
Dr. Timmreck received a Ph.D. in Health Science from the University of Utah, an M.A. in Community Health from Oregon State University and an M.A. in Counseling Psychology: Human Relations and Behavior from Northern Arizona University, a B.S. in Health Science from Brigham Young University and a Graduate Certification in Gerontology from the Rocky Mountain Gerontology Center at the University of Utah.

Dr. Timmreck has been an administrator and planner of a county health and social services agency for the elderly and served as an assistant administrator in a nursing home.  He developed a Health Behavior Counseling Center; a Health Behavior Management consulting group; and in a major geriatric hospital, was director of planning, program development, and grants.  Dr. Timmreck has been a professor in Health Science and Health Administration and Gerontology at four major universities, including serving as Department Chairman of a Health Services Administration program in a School of Health Professions.  Additionally, he served as Department Head of Health Education and Health Promotion at a private college. Dr. Timmreck currently is a professor of Public Health and Health Administration and Planning at California State University, San Bernardino.

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ShowAppropriate Courses

This book functions both as a handbook for the practicing professional, and as a text for students taking undergraduate and graduate level courses in Health Promotion Program Development and Evaluation in health education and HPER departments at four-year schools.

  • health planning, program development and evaluation 
  • health promotion 
  • health education 
  • health-care administration

The book will guide the planner with a straightforward step-by-step approach that will assure success.

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