Study Startup & Feasibility Flashcards

A CLE is planning a breastfeeding support group at a rural clinic. Which feasibility factor should be assessed FIRST?

Answer: Community breastfeeding rates and need

Assessing community need establishes whether there is sufficient demand to justify launching the program before allocating resources.

When conducting a needs assessment for a hospital lactation program, which data source provides the most direct evidence of unmet need?

Answer: In-house breastfeeding duration and support request records

Internal records of support requests and breastfeeding outcomes directly reflect the specific population the program will serve.

A CLE identifies that mothers in a low-income community lack access to breast pumps. What is the best first step in program startup?

Answer: Research existing community resources and insurance coverage options

Mapping existing resources prevents duplication of services and informs a more targeted, sustainable program design.

Which statement best describes a 'logic model' in the context of lactation program planning?

Answer: A visual framework linking inputs, activities, outputs, and outcomes

A logic model maps the relationship between resources, program activities, and the short- and long-term outcomes expected.

A CLE wants to start a peer counselor program. Which stakeholder is MOST critical to engage during the feasibility phase?

Answer: Local public health department leadership

Local public health leadership can provide funding pathways, population data, and institutional support essential to program viability.

During program startup, a CLE discovers that a competing lactation service already exists nearby. The MOST appropriate response is to:

Answer: Contact the competing service to explore collaboration or differentiation

Reaching out to existing services can reveal partnership opportunities, avoid duplication, and clarify how the new program can fill gaps.

Which element is ESSENTIAL to include in a program budget during the startup feasibility phase?

Answer: Staff salaries, materials, space costs, and contingency funds

A comprehensive budget covers personnel, supplies, facilities, and contingency to provide a realistic picture of program costs.