Health Center Assessment
Health Center Assessment for Youth Friendliness
Comprehensive assessment is a key component to improving the quality of care provided to adolescents. There are a variety of ways to assess for youth-friendliness, each of which provides unique and important information.
Adolescent Centered Environment Assessment Process (ACE-AP)
More than just a checklist, the ACE-AP is a facilitated, comprehensive self-assessment and guided improvement process that includes customized resources, recommendations, technical assistance, and implementation plans using Plan, Do, Study, Act (PDSA) improvement cycles. We developed the ACE-AP in partnership with a multidisciplinary team of health professionals and Teen Advisory Council members.
The ACE-AP addresses the following 12 key areas of adolescent-centered care:
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Access to Care
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Adolescent Appropriate Environment
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Confidentiality
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Best Practices & Standards of Care
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Reproductive & Sexual Health
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Behavioral Health
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Nutritional Health
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Cultural Responsiveness
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Staff Attitudes & Respectful Treatment
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Adolescent Engagement & Empowerment
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Parent Engagement
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Outreach & Marketing
Youth-Lead Health Center Assessment
The Youth-Led Health Center Assessment includes a video, facilitator guide, and assessment tool. It can be used by a preexisting group such as a Youth Advisory Council or as a standalone project for youth in a school or community.
We Can Help!
Looking for customized support to make your health center more youth-friendly? We facilitate the ACE-AP with health care providers across the United States. Contact us today for more information!
