Improve the quality and capacity for Community Health Improvement Plan project implementation through community and financial support in order to establish long term institutionalization of CHIP activities seek improve reach and effectiveness of health services for low income community members. Member Activity: Research CHIP and health improvement best practices by attending webinars, trainings, etc. that are relevant to the CHIP and community health improvement, researching other health departments, national organizations like the CDC/RWJF, national initiatives, etc. for ideas, and following health news to stay informed on new research/best practices. Research grants, programs, etc. that are relevant to community health improvement efforts Coordinate and write applications to grants/programs with CHIP partners Work with CHIP partners to decide how resources will be used Objective of the Assignment: Assist in implementation of community health improvement plan’s strategy and program (“Starting Strong”) in order to improve perinatal health of low income and vulnerable mothers and infants. Member Activity: Build relationships with local partners to inform and guide future project development. Collaborate with Jackson Care Connect (JCC) staff to ensure Starting Strong location is a “trauma informed” environment that is welcoming to members and community and adheres to principles that recognize the impact of trauma on a person’s life, facilitates healing and prevents re-traumatization. Serve as a representative of the Coordinated Care Organization (CCO) between Jackson County Public Health, WIC, and other clinical providers to address barriers to accessing the program and/or care. Make recommendations based on barriers for programmatic refinement. Develop Partnerships Objective of the Assignment (Period of Performance: April 2013-April2014) Network with key players, develop partnerships, strengthen partnerships, and develop coalitions. Most of these people/partnerships are already identified, in the hospitals, FQHC, county wellness leaders, fitness businesses, recreation districts, North Coast Food Web, Chamber of Commerce, Clatsop County HR Association and business associations. Continue to look for new partnerships to round out this collaborative effort.
Improve the quality and capacity for Community Health Improvement Plan project implementation through community and financial support in order to establish long term institutionalization of CHIP activities seek improve reach and effectiveness of health services for low income community members. Member Activity: Research CHIP and health improvement best practices by attending webinars, trainings, etc. that are relevant to the CHIP and community health improvement, researching other health departments, national organizations like the CDC/RWJF, national initiatives, etc. for ideas, and following health news to stay informed on new research/best practices. Research grants, programs, etc. that are relevant to community health improvement efforts Coordinate and write applications to grants/programs with CHIP partners Work with CHIP partners to decide how resources will be used Objective of the Assignment: Assist in implementation of community health improvement plan’s strategy and program (“Starting Strong”) in order to improve perinatal health of low income and vulnerable mothers and infants. Member Activity: Build relationships with local partners to inform and guide future project development. Collaborate with Jackson Care Connect (JCC) staff to ensure Starting Strong location is a “trauma informed” environment that is welcoming to members and community and adheres to principles that recognize the impact of trauma on a person’s life, facilitates healing and prevents re-traumatization. Serve as a representative of the Coordinated Care Organization (CCO) between Jackson County Public Health, WIC, and other clinical providers to address barriers to accessing the program and/or care. Make recommendations based on barriers for programmatic refinement. Develop Partnerships Objective of the Assignment (Period of Performance: April 2013-April2014) Network with key players, develop partnerships, strengthen partnerships, and develop coalitions. Most of these people/partnerships are already identified, in the hospitals, FQHC, county wellness leaders, fitness businesses, recreation districts, North Coast Food Web, Chamber of Commerce, Clatsop County HR Association and business associations. Continue to look for new partnerships to round out this collaborative effort.
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