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Service
Targeting
Governments provide a
multitude of services to diverse populations. Ensuring that the
right kind and level of service is present in each
community is a difficult task. When changes are made, the public
often asks to know "why?". Business Geographics
- helps government departments
and agencies make the best choices possible in the situation,
and
- assists government
in communicating the rationale and need for change through appropriate
information, graphics, and analysis
One high-profile area
of government responsibility in many countries is health care.
In making changes to a local or regional health care delivery
system, the various levels and agencies of government involved
need to be aware of community needs and trends, and communicate
this awareness to demonstrate that the public interest is being
served. Location analysis gives all levels of government involved
the information and support they need to successfully complete
the changes needed.
Community
Health Centres, and Areas that Need Community Health Services
In the map
above, a mismatch exists between the community health care delivery
system and one segment of the community that needs community health
services. Change in the system, involving the opening of a new
community health centre in a high-demand area, could be justified
using location information and analysis. Beyond such change, the
operations of local health authorities can also fine-tuned with
the addition of community information to the decision making process.
New programs and hirings can be targeted using location analysis,
so that community needs are efficiently met.
Business Geographics
helps government departments and agencies make good decisions,
and communicate those decisions to the general public.
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