# Task Prioritization Squad Kickoff

**URL:** <https://forum.communityhealthtoolkit.org/t/task-prioritization-squad-kickoff/4970>\
**Category:** Squads\
**Created:** [May 9, 2025, 11:05am UTC](https://forum.communityhealthtoolkit.org/t/task-prioritization-squad-kickoff/4970 "2025-05-09T11:05:41Z")\
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**Author:** ![Philip\_Mwago](https://communityhealthtoolkit.b-cdn.net/user_avatar/forum.communityhealthtoolkit.org/philip_mwago/32/3858_2.png) [@Philip\_Mwago](https://forum.communityhealthtoolkit.org/u/Philip_Mwago)\
**Post date:** [May 9, 2025, 11:05am UTC](https://forum.communityhealthtoolkit.org/t/task-prioritization-squad-kickoff/4970/1 "2025-05-09T11:05:41Z")

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### Objective

The Task Prioritization Squad aims to develop a dynamic task prioritization system for Community Health Workers (CHWs) to efficiently identify and address high-priority tasks based on patient/household needs. The goal is to reduce manual sorting, minimize errors, and improve care delivery timelines.

### Requirements & Problem Statement

Key Needs:

- Triage System: Automatically prioritize tasks (e.g., registrations, referrals, assessments) based on urgency and risk factors.
- Dynamic Scoring: Combine task type, due date proximity, and individual risk factors into a configurable priority score.
- Flexibility: Allow project-specific customization via app settings.
- Transparency: Log score calculations to monitor algorithm effectiveness.

Pain Points Addressed:

- Overwhelming task volumes with manual prioritization.
- Risk of missing critical tasks due to human error.
- Lack of real-time adaptation to patient condition changes.

Pilot Timeline: Target implementation for early June (Zanzibar).

### Design & Implementation

Proposed Solution (MVP):

1. Priority Scoring:

- Formula: Score = Task Type Weight + Due Date Weight + Risk Factor Weight.
- Recalculated on: Patient changes, new reports, or every 7 days.
- Configurable via task settings (backward-compatible).

1. Front-End:

- Sort tasks by score (high-to-low).
- Future phases: Visual indicators (colors/icons) and notifications.

**Alternatives Considered:**

- Multi-number priority arrays (e.g., separate scores for due/overdue tasks).
- Simpler due-date-based weighting (e.g., +5 for overdue tasks).

**Current Status:**

- Design doc in progress
- Squad members assigned to scoring logic and UI designs

**Way Forward:**

- Finalize scoring logic and test configurations.
- Develop front-end sorting (iterative rollout).

### Join the Squad!

Are you facing similar task management challenges? You can contribute to:

- Technical Development: Scoring algorithms, UI improvements.
- Testing & Feedback: Pilot implementations.
- Documentation: Use-case examples and best practices.

**Next Steps:**

- Review the [Design Doc](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1KGOm8Im7KLo1c7ju3-m7wwdQ4vKKmN_UprN3xJPi5qo/edit?usp=sharing) and share feedback.
- Join discussions on the Forum or contact @Antony.
- You can add this call to your calendar via this [google calendar invite.](https://calendar.google.com/calendar/event?action=TEMPLATE&tmeid=NGlmNWYybmhvYnMwOWFtc2M3ZXVwbGZsdmFfMjAyNTA1MDdUMTMwMDAwWiBjX2YzOTM0OWIyYWE2NDQ4YjQxN2UzODA4NGQ1YjdiYjI4YmYzNTE5ZmU1ODhlZmZmMzNlMWFjNjM4YmQ4OTA2MjBAZw&tmsrc=c_f39349b2aa6448b417e38084d5b7bb28bf3519fe588efff33e1ac638bd890620%40group.calendar.google.com&scp=ALL)

Together, we can build a smarter, more responsive CHT!

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**Author:** ![kanarelo](https://communityhealthtoolkit.b-cdn.net/user_avatar/forum.communityhealthtoolkit.org/kanarelo/32/2430_2.png) [@kanarelo](https://forum.communityhealthtoolkit.org/u/kanarelo)\
**Post date:** [May 13, 2025, 9:18am UTC](https://forum.communityhealthtoolkit.org/t/task-prioritization-squad-kickoff/4970/2 "2025-05-13T09:18:13Z")

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Hello guys.

I have picked up the coding of the priority score. I am looking for your advise/opinion on how I can handle the following task types.

Also the Individual risk factors. If you know any documentation that handles this, please direct me. Thanks.

| Risk Factor | Weight | Notes |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Known chronic condition and medication defaulter | +2 | Chronic condition — requires regular follow-up and strict medication regime |
| Known immunisation defaulter | +2 | High priority, especially if pregnant or breastfeeding |
| Previously referred (any reason) | +1 | Indicates recent or ongoing health issue |
| Known previous danger signs in pregnancy or delivery | | |
| Known condition - LBW baby, complication during delivery | +3 | |
| Pregnant and \<20 years | +2 | Adolescent pregnancy — high maternal and neonatal risk |
| Pregnant and \>35 years | +2 | Increased obstetric risk |
| Multiparous (\>4 children) | +1 | Associated with increased complications |
| Child with disability or chronic illness | +2 | Needs tailored, continuous care |
| Malnutrition history (2 yellow or red MUAC) | +2 | Ongoing risk of poor development and illness |

I am new to the the CHT codebase, and I am trying to figure out some of the types, since most are inferred, and not explicitly defined in [task.js](https://github.com/medic/cht-core/blob/master/config/default/tasks.js)

| Task Type | Weight | Notes / Rationale |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Emergency Follow-up: Pregnancy | 10 | High risk, life-threatening conditions |
| Emergency Follow-up: Postpartum | 10 | High risk period, especially first 7 days post-delivery |
| Emergency Follow-up: Child \<1 month | 10 | Critical neonatal period |
| Emergency Follow-up: Child \<1 year | 9 | Still high risk, especially for severe illness or danger signs |
| Follow-up: Red MUAC | 9 | Severe acute malnutrition, needs urgent attention |
| Follow-up: 2 Consecutive Yellow MUAC Readings | 8 | Risk of deterioration into severe malnutrition |
| Follow-up: Pregnancy Outcome after EDD | 8 | Crucial for program tracking and postnatal care |
| Routine PNC Visit (within 48 hours, day 3-7) | 8 | High impact on maternal and newborn outcomes |
| Routine Newborn Visit (within 48 hours, 3-7 days and 3-9 days) | 7 | Important for early detection of newborn conditions |
| Follow-up on Missed Vaccination AND vaccination defaulters | 7 | Ensures catch-up immunization and protection |
| Routine ANC Visit (based on gestational age) | 8 | Scheduled care supports safe pregnancy |
| Follow-up on Pregnancy Danger Signs (not emergency) | 5 | Needs close monitoring, even if not referred |
| Routine Visit for Child Under 6 months | 6 | Growth monitoring, immunization, early illness detection |
| Routine visit for Children under three years | 6 | Growth monitoring, immunization, ECD, early illness detection |
| Chronic Disease Monitoring (e.g., diabetes, hypertension) | 5 | Important for NCD care, less urgent unless high risk |
| Mental Health Referral Follow-up | 5 | Moderate risk, based on case severity |
| Follow-up on TB Treatment Adherence | 5 | Key for public health, esp. in high burden areas |
| Routine Visit for Elderly/Chronic Conditions | 5 | General health check-ins |
| Community Monthly Meeting | 4 | Required engagement, but not urgent |
| Update Missing Information | 3 | Important for data quality, low urgency |
| Routine Household Visit | 2 | Foundational, but not urgent unless risk is detected to compleate assessments eg. WASH and stagnant water info done overy 6 months |
| Meeting with CHW Superviser and peers | 4 | CHW-side admin responsibility |
| Conduct Health Campaign (e.g., bed nets, deworming) | Variable | Depends on urgency and timeframe — configurable case by case |
| Follow-up on Non-Emergency Referral | 4 | Should not be forgotten; can reveal underlying health needs |

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**Author:** ![diana](https://communityhealthtoolkit.b-cdn.net/user_avatar/forum.communityhealthtoolkit.org/diana/32/2049_2.png) [@diana](https://forum.communityhealthtoolkit.org/u/diana)\
**Post date:** [June 25, 2025, 9:58am UTC](https://forum.communityhealthtoolkit.org/t/task-prioritization-squad-kickoff/4970/3 "2025-06-25T09:58:59Z")

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This work has been released as part of [4.21.0](https://docs.communityhealthtoolkit.org/releases/4_21_0/) !