DECREASE PERSISTENT POVERTY How can we increase availability of living wage jobs? How can we, as a community, assure that everyone has basic resources to live in good health? GOALS OBJECTIVES STRATEGIES LEAD (BOLD) PARTNER or SUPPORT ORGANIZATION Goal Collaboration Increase partnerships between organizations addressing poverty 1. Establish clarity of objectives 2. Assess trust using the organizational “Trust Scale” 3. Train partners on principles of successful cross jurisdictional planning and sharing 4. Communicate information about what contributes to poverty and how it can be addressed Community Action Agencies services Public Health Behavioral health Clergy Hospitals/ clinics Schools Businesses Law Enforcement Increase the number of agencies and organizations that are formal partners in the ongoing Community Health Improvement process 1. Explore Why? Articulate why this is important. Assess trust using the organizational “Trust Scale” What? Goals being considered (functions/programs/ capacity). How can we mitigate current gaps? Who? Partners that should be involved and how 2. Prepare and Plan How exactly will it work? Establish clarity of objectives? Public Health Hospitals/ clinics Community Action Agencies Behavioral health Social/ human services Schools Businesses
3. Train partners on principles of successful cross jurisdictional planning and sharing Goal All people have opportunity for increased living wage jobs & resources that meet their family’s needs Enhance partnerships for increased qualified candidates for employment thru workforce development 1. Explore Why? Articulate why this is important (cycle of poverty, local needs, Private vs. Public) What? Goals being considered (functions/programs/ capacity). (such as career academies*, career pathway and bridge programs*, dropout prevention programs*) (*Scientifically Supported- County Health Rankings) How can we mitigate current gaps? Who? Partners that should be involved and how 2. Prepare and Plan How exactly will it work utilizing a health equity lens? Ex. increased advocacy and coordination of support services - address fiscal and service implications, logistical issues, communications, change management, timeline 3. Implement and monitor Community Action Agencies Hospitals/ clinics Behavioral Health Public Health Employers Northwest Council of Collaboratives members Northwest Minnesota Foundation Workforce Development Center Higher Education Northwest Services Cooperative Adult Basic Education
4. Support Northwest Council of Collaboratives current efforts 5. Support NW MN Foundation- Impact 20/20 Initiative- currently hosts workforce and education taskforces Increased quantity and quality of safe, affordable housing 1. Use RBA to Explore Why? Assess future needs, priorities and barriers What? Healthy, safe and affordable housing Who? -Support and learn from Tri-Valley’s housing feasibility study currently underway in Crookston -Engage NW Regional Development Commission, Headwaters Regional Development Commission and NW MN Foundation regarding their regular communication about affordable housing 2. Prepare and Plan How exactly will it work utilizing a healthy equity lens? -Support Public Health’s Healthy Homes grant to complete 100 Healthy Homes assessment and Community Action Agencies NW Regional Development Commission Headwaters Regional Development Commission NW Minnesota Foundation HUD Economic Development City Planning and Zoning Public Health- Healthy Homes
mitigate hazards as applicable 3. Implement and monitor Increased safe and affordable modes of transportation and safe routes 1. Use RBA to Explore- Motorized transportation and safe routes Why? What? Who? 2. Prepare and Plan How exactly will it work utilizing a health equity lens? Such as, what are existing and potential funding streams that can assure adequate and sustainable operational funding? -Support the Transportation Advisory Committee convened by Tri-Valley 3. Implement and monitor Community Action Agencies Wellness Coalitions/ Workgroups City Employers Transit Services Public Health- Statewide Health Improvement Program Safe Routes Transportation engineers Clergy Increased access and decreased barriers to childcare services 1. Explore – Use RBA to explore current situation and desired outcomes for feasibility Why? What? Who? (such as increased funding for childcare subsidy*) -Support Community Action Agencies: Child Care Aware, Head Start and transportation options -Engage with NW MN Foundation, Child Care Assistance Program, Community Action Agencies Human/ Social Services Employers NW MN Foundation Child Care Assistance Program MN Dept of Education, MN Dept of Health Children’s Finance
results in higher incomes, on average, and more resources than a job that does not require education). Percentage of adults with a living wage job and income. of adults who have an industry recognized credential (Bureau of Labor Statistics) of high school students participating in job preparedness programs or curricula (survey) of related children ages 5 to 17 in families in poverty (Census Bureau) healthy home assessments will be completed by public health across the 3 counties improving healthy home environments for citizens. transportation opportunities to support employment: Number of communities served, Number of days served, Number of trips made, Number of riders (transit data) *Outcome Indicators to be refined as needed
GOALS OBJECTIVES STRATEGIES LEAD ROLE PARTNER or SUPPORT ORGANIZATION Goal Achieve the Institutes for Healthcare Improvement’s Triple Aim: Improve the health of the population; Improve the experience; and Improve the affordability of health care Enhance coordination and integration of clinical, behavioral, and complementary health services. 1. Explore -Implement/ support effective care coordination models (i.e. medical homes, behavioral healthcare homes, etc)* (*Scientifically Supported- County Health Rankings) -Integrate behavioral health into primary care practice* -Reference Community Measures -Social Services and Public Health professionals to work closely with providers in a way that is mutually beneficial 2. Prepare and Plan How exactly will it work? 3. Implement and monitor Hospital/Clinics Behavioral Health Public Health Social/Human Services Electronic health information exchange*- Prepare and implement the NW Minnesota Initiative (shares information securely and safely; develop the technological infrastructure to share information for coordination of care; engage in Care Coordination Efforts and Stratis Health NW Mental Health Center E-Health Collaborative Partners
Integrated Health Partnership options) 1. Explore -Engage primary care providers (and others in direct contact with individuals) in conducting screening and making referrals for these resources while using the model* (screen, counsel and referral to treatment) (such as chronic disease self- management programs*). -Computerized clinical decision support systems* -Reference Community Measures 2. Prepare and Plan How exactly will it work? -Motivational interviewing –patient shared decision making* -Focus on holistic health 3. Implement and monitor Hospital/Clinics Public Health Behavioral Health Services Clergy Reduce the gaps in services and resources and increase the utilization of services and resources. 1. Explore - Increased network of systems navigators Individuals in each agency increase access to and support for utilizing resources to engage in healthy Hospital/Clinics Public Health Behavioral Health Social/Human Services
health literacy barriers 3. Implement and monitor Goal To create an environment and culture, through policy and systems change, that makes physical activity and healthy foods easier and more rewarding for people of all ages and abilities. Make it easier for residents to walk, bike, and wheel to everyday destinations 1. Explore Why? What? Who? (such as improve streetscape design*, point of decision prompts*, land use master plans*) 2. Prepare and Plan How exactly will it work? 3. Implement and monitor City Public Health (SHIP) Wellness Coalitions/ Workgroups Schools City and County Building/ Zoning/GIS Regional Development Commission Employers Encourage active living at work 1. Use RBA to Explore Why? What? Who? (such as worksites that have adopted policies supporting physical activity*) 2. Prepare and Plan How exactly will it work? 3. Implement and monitor Public Health Employers Hospital/Clinics Schools County/City Wellness Coalitions Clergy Increased access to healthy foods 1. Use RBA to Explore Why? What? Who? (such as policies and environments supporting access/availability of healthy foods and/or breastfeeding promotion programs*) 2. Prepare and Plan How exactly will it work? Public Health NW Regional Sustainable Development Partnership UMN Extension Employers Breastfeeding Coalition Wellness Coalition/ Workgroups
POSITIVE SOCIAL CONNECTIONS FOR How can we promote and support social connection efforts and opportunities in our community? OBJECTIVES STRATEGIES LEAD ROLE, PARTNER or SUPPORT ORGANIZATION Goal A thriving mindset producing productive, and contributing members of society Increase social connectedness/ developmental relationships among youth 1. Use RBA to Prepare and Plan - Fostering healthy relationships and positive mental health (such as mentoring*, home room time, summer learning programs*, NorthStar Summer Program) (*Scientifically Supported- County Health Rankings) 2. Implement and monitor Behavioral Health Schools Law enforcement Mentors Public Health Clergy Support and promote current extracurricular activities and afterschool programs When applicable, examine underutilization through RBA. Schools Activities Directors Parks and Recreation Clergy Mentors Support School-Based (Policy/Social Capital) Interventions to establish safe and socially connected schools and provide individuals with knowledge, skills, and resiliency through: -School based social and emotional development instruction* (such as school Schools Behavioral Health NW MN Foundation Law enforcement Public Health Social/Human Services