1. Set the geographic question before reviewing the data
Fort Lewis is a census-designated place in Pierce County, Washington. Your firm should therefore decide whether its reporting question is limited to Fort Lewis, includes the wider Pierce County relationship, or covers a broader service area. Ask whether the record can preserve the location information your intake process actually collects and whether reports can be reviewed by the geographic fields that matter to your practice.
Recommended approach
Bring your intended service-area definition to the consultation.
