Overcoming Workplace Challenges

Describe a time when you struggled to perform a task at work. What was the job task? Using the PDC-HS, what questions would you have responded to with a no? If you were your supervisor, what would you have changed in your environment in order to help you perform better?

Example of Struggling with a Task at Work

Job Task: Developing a Community Outreach Program

In my role as a Public Health Community Outreach Coordinator, I was tasked with developing a new community outreach program aimed at increasing vaccination rates among underserved populations. I faced challenges in understanding the specific needs of the community and effectively engaging stakeholders to gather input and support for the initiative.

Using the PDC-HS Framework

The PDC-HS (Performance Development Cycle for Health Services) is a helpful framework for assessing performance and identifying areas for improvement. Here are some questions I might have responded to with a “no” during this process:

  1. Did I have sufficient knowledge of the community’s specific needs?
    • No, I did not have enough data or understanding of the barriers faced by the population regarding vaccinations…
Example of Struggling with a Task at Work

Job Task: Developing a Community Outreach Program

In my role as a Public Health Community Outreach Coordinator, I was tasked with developing a new community outreach program aimed at increasing vaccination rates among underserved populations. I faced challenges in understanding the specific needs of the community and effectively engaging stakeholders to gather input and support for the initiative.

Using the PDC-HS Framework

The PDC-HS (Performance Development Cycle for Health Services) is a helpful framework for assessing performance and identifying areas for improvement. Here are some questions I might have responded to with a “no” during this process: Overcoming Workplace Challenges

  1. Did I have sufficient knowledge of the community’s specific needs?
    • No, I did not have enough data or understanding of the barriers faced by the population regarding vaccinations…