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An analysis and recommendation for Sacramento County

A process of self evaluation and

program development that promotes

a locally designed strategic plan that is developed within an established

framework, evaluated by a nationally

recognized body, the Public Health

Accreditation Board.

“to improve and protect the health of

the public by advancing the quality and performance of state and local health departments”

(Bender, Public Health Accreditation Board)

Establish a Foundation & Guide Prioritization.

The assessment process leads to the foundational values and expectations leading to meaningful prioritization

Performance Feedback & Quality

• Improvement. The assessment process provides data on our health

departments strengths and areas for improvement

Accountability and Credibility. Measurable outcomes

provide accountability to the Board of Supervisors and our community

Staff Morale & Visibility. Positive impact on staff morale

with enhanced visibility for recruiting, supplemental funding, grants, research and communication.

• 1. Systematic and ongoing assessment of community

health

• 2. Timely investigations of adverse health effects
• 3. Analyze the determinants of identified health

needs

• 4. Advocate for public health, build constituencies

and identify resources in the community

• 5. Prioritize health needs based on risk, volume and

the effectiveness and feasibility of interventions

• 6. Develop policies and processes to address priority

health needs by establishing goals and objectives to be achieved through a systematic course of action

• 7. Manage organizational, financial and human resources for

competence and effectiveness and through

coordination of community agencies efforts minimize the duplication of services.

• 8. Implement programs that translate plans and

policies into services.

• 9. Continual quality improvement processes to

assess and measure programs effectiveness and benefits

• 10. Inform and educate to increase public knowledge of

regional issues, programs and services which contribute to individual and collective changes in health knowledge, attitudes and practices towards a healthier community.

From the slide presentation available from the website for the National Public Health Performance Standards of the CDC, http://www.cdc.gov/od/ocphp/nphpsp/Presentati

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Assure the public and stakeholders that the mission

and vision of public health is appropriate for the

community

Ensure the continual assessment of systems, services

and programs comparing program performance to established benchmarks

Encourage professional growth Provide a forum for communication and education Foster recognition by colleagues and the public

Advance strategic and program action plans

Self assessment is a structured beginning to the process

• f redesign, for today and for the future

…the 10 essential

services framework will guide flexibility, continuous

quality improvement, efficiency and effectiveness. Self assessment data will inform strategic plan

development that provides an opportunity to seek

accreditation …the process will develop the

relationships needed for a twenty‐first

century program

“Public health system”

• All public, private, and

voluntary entities that contribute to public health in a given area.

• A network of entities with

differing roles, relationships, and interactions.

Focus on the “System”

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▲ All entities contribute to the health and well‐being of the community. More than just the public health agency

Schools Community Centers Employers Transit Elected Officials Doctors EMS Law Enforcement Nursing Homes Fire Corrections Mental Health Faith Institutions Civic Groups Civic Groups Non-Profit Organizations Neighborhood Organizations Laboratories Home Health CHCs Hospitals Tribal Health Drug Treatment

Public Health Agency

Community Local Organizations Public & Private Partners Quality Service Strategic Initiatives Quality Improvement People

Foundation

Mission Vision

The Research & Evaluation Committee proposes that the Public Health Advisory Board recommend that the Sacramento County Board of Supervisors evaluate the benefits of public health accreditation and that the Board approve policy to direct the Department of Health and Human Services to begin the process of self evaluation and over time seek accreditation.

1/1/2011 7/1/2015 1/1/2012 1/1/2013 1/1/2014 1/1/2015 1/1/2011 Policy approved 6/1/2011 Self assessment plan completedwith budget 12/31/2011 Grant approved 8/26/2011 Grant submission for funding 5/1/2012 Self Assessment begins 5/31/2013 Self Assessment completed 9/1/2013 Implementation Plan Approved 7/1/2015 Application for accreditation submitted 9/1/2013 - 7/1/2015 Implement, measure, revise

Increasing emphasis on performance and

quality Improvement

Decreased funding and overall economic

pressures

More programs focused on health

promotion

Emergency preparedness

20 40 60 80 100

ID strengths / weaknesses of PHS Awareness of interconnectedness of PH HD plan to make improvements Better understanding of health issues Stronger system collaboration Tangible commitments for improving PI processes that engage system partners Initiate a MAPP process

S tate Local

NPHPSP Outcomes Achieved

Percentage of respondents indicating achievement of these outcomes was partial/medium or high

10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100

Leverage system staff for priorities Pool system resources More coordinated decision- making More grants where agency is partner

State Local

Impact of NPHPSP Use on the State / Local Public Health System