Development of a Community Resource Directory Mobile Application for Rural Health Initiatives

Rural healthcare providers and community members face difficulties in locating and accessing localized health and social service resources. This challenge is compounded by limited digital infrastructure and expertise, impacting timely access to critical services such as substance use disorder prevention and treatment. The organization seeks a user-friendly solution to connect individuals with relevant resources efficiently.

A non-profit organization dedicated to improving rural healthcare access by providing an accessible, up-to-date resource directory via a mobile application and web administration system.

• Create a mobile application allowing users to search and browse health and social service resources by county and category.
• Develop a web-based administrative portal for resource management, including adding, editing, and deleting resource entries.
• Ensure the application displays up-to-date, comprehensive resource information to improve access in rural communities.
• Deploy the solution within a designated timeframe to support ongoing health initiatives and improve resource visibility.
• Enhance user experience through intuitive search, categorization, and contact information accessibility, aiming to increase resource utilization.

• User can search resources by county across the entire state.
• Resources are categorized into subcategories such as Legal, Education, and Service Types.
• Display multiple resources within each category, with detailed contact and service information.
• Admin login to manage resource entries including adding new entries, editing existing ones, and deleting outdated data.
• Admin can filter resource listings by county and category for efficient management.
• Seamless synchronization between mobile and web platforms through APIs and a centralized database.

• Database systems for resource data storage and retrieval
• APIs for mobile-app to backend communication
• Cloud services for hosting backend and admin portal
• Potential integration with external health service data sources (if applicable)

• System should support at least 10,000 user queries per month with minimal latency
• Secure user authentication and role-based access control for admin portal
• Compliance with data privacy standards applicable to health-related data
• Availability target of 99.9% uptime during business hours
• Responsive design for mobile devices across different platforms

The deployment of the mobile resource directory aims to significantly improve access to critical health and social services in rural communities, leading to increased resource utilization and engagement. Expected outcomes include enhanced awareness of available services, streamlined resource management for administrators, and a measurable reduction in the time users spend searching for assistance, ultimately contributing to improved health outcomes in target regions.