Community Health Improvement Relations – Who We Are? Relations We Do? Resources – Facility Resources – Internal Climate Resources – Financial 1) Drugs in our community which create health issues with children at birth creating money issues. Learn how to educate the community 2) Climate – what it feels like to work here 2) Staff distribution and competency – partner within 2) Buy-in of community involvement 1) Drug Use 1) Educate community about the CHD role in the community 1) Tackling obesity which can/will lead to chronic disease (HTN & Diabetes 2) Pride in where I work; best use of Keeping the trained staff – Who’s next up the chain? 2) Fiscal longevity 1) Diabetes in minorities – we are higher than State average 1) Education on nutrition, exercise, etc. – personal health responsibility 1) Teen Pregnancy Prevention (#1 in the state for rate of teen pregnancies ages 15-17) Internal CHD Community - Celebrated 2) Budget allocations and sources of revenue 1) Diabetes: Funding for intervention 2) Get the word out to community and partners about the CHD mission, vision, and values (what do we really do?) 1) Weight (nutrition & exercise) 1) A plan for fiscal sustainability 1) Diabetes – the need for testing, treatment, support with supplies Educate the community STD / Family Planning Health Issues: Long Term Short Term Health Dept. (Health Education) Rabies & C D 1) Understanding CHD role – personal health vs. community health TB BMI – __________ system. 2) Education – Prevention / Public School Epi EH – Vector Borne Disease (mosquito) West Nile Virus St. Louis Encephalitis Triple E 1) Accessing
Radio Newspaper Program clients Private providers Mailings Handouts Strategy Activity Owner On-site visits Bi-lingual education Talking to community organizations Who will organize the committee? Newsletters, flyers, email, radio Community reference catalogue Radio – provide announcements about what is going on within the CHD or the community partners Newspaper – article about what services are offered by the county CHD. Pick one service (health topic) per month (spotlight) Community calendar – work with community partners on different services offered. Educate “word of mouth” through our local churches Health Education and PIO Desk Reference Change the greeting for after hours – need to address issue of Central Florida Health Care clients/employees calling Scarlet & Teresa Attend meetings to give handouts – example, RCMA does monthly parent meetings Guest speaker at Health Fairs and community awareness events Resources – Internal Climate Goal: Ensure staff are recognized & appreciated Objective 1: Implement activities for Management to show recognition for staff by 06/30/15 Strategies: Open door policy to upper management without repercussion (fear of) CHD team huddle weekly in AM to address any issues or concerns/encourage Acknowledgement – one/one monthly Management address issues with staff on individual basis – privately
Parking Lot (redesign/repair – repave (remove – expand spaces - curbing at entrance); repave lines for larger spaces County Public Relations Front Bridge at entrance – replace (possibly remove) or repair and paint; remove trees in front of sign (on building) and landscape County Public Relations External Lighting – Parking lot lights repair; outside building lights repair; flag pole lights repair; road sign install lighting County Designated Smoking Area – Centrally located for Central Florida Health Care and CHD – by dumpster in Central Florida Health Care parking lot CHD Designated Smoking Area – Reinforce designation to all staff Supervisors and Management Butterfly Garden Area – clean and maintain – Keep It or Reap It! Volunteers Public Relations Landscaping – mowing, weeding (maybe Dept of Correction – Hardee could assist Public Relations Signage Inside – directional signs; common bulletin board CHD Health Ed. Resources – Financial Goal: Fiscal Sustainability Objective: Obtain fiscal support from [county] and/or [partners] by 6/30/2017 (then on-going after that) Strategies: Providing opportunities for them to support Use of data Presentations Memberships (example given was Kathy’s membership that provides glasses to students) Strategy Activity Owner Provide opportunity for community partners for support Use of data to do presentations to educate community Education Dept. Look at current fee scale Consider increasing some fees or charge like private offices CHD Management and County Commissioners Fee balance All payments due at time of service Cashier Auditorium use – charge fee for outside partners
Action Steps Responsible Team members Resources Needed Potential Partners Outcome (Products) Time Frame Incorporate Drug, Alcohol and Tobacco message in on going youth and adult educational OPP’s. HCHD ASAPP SWAT Speakers, Brochures, Educational Material, Websites Youth Leaders All Community Develop a Department of Alcohol and Tobacco message provided in various settings to a variety of age groups. 6/13-5/15 On going Increase ASAPP Coalition membership HCHD ASAPP Time Staff All local Agencies Participation and involvement in coalition meetings and activities by key stakeholders/ champions. 6/13-5/15 On going Change Polices HCHD ASAPP SWAT Time Staff Community Support Community BOCC Local Agencies Change policy’s by key stakeholders and decision makers. 6/13-6/15 Priority Area: Teen Pregnancy Goal: Reduce repeat births to girls under the age of 18 by 20% by 06/30/15. Objective S–Decrease repeat births to girls under the age of 18. M–Repeat births to girls under 18 will decrease by 20% by June 30, 2015. As of 2012 data there were 14 births, this will decrease to 11 by June 2015. A–this will be accomplished by increasing awareness of the issue and providing abstinence to students. R-There has been a decrease in repeat births in teen girls over the last 3 years however, Hardee County ranks 5th out of 67 counties in this measure. T- By June 30, 2015 there will be a 20% decrease in repeat births to girls under the age of 18. Strategy: Increase awareness of issue: Develop an awesome campaign to bring attention to the issue and engage the community. Increase educational opportunities for teens: Develop and provide abstinence education to students. Action Steps Responsible Team Members Resources Needed Potential Partners Outcome (Products) Time Frame
Map out public areas available for physical activity Rural Heartland Health HCHD CFHC Survey IDA WPD HSO Schools Hardee IDA Mosaic CF Educate community about where they can go to walk or workout 5 years and ongoing Explore Potential Parks Rural Heartland Health HCHD CFHC Survey IDA WPD HSO Schools Hardee IDA Mosaic CF Work with parks to establish a fitness trail for all community at different levels 5 years and ongoing Grant for Community Garden CF Mosaic Nurseries Parrish Nurses Funding Location Grant Writer CF Mosaic Nurseries Research Online– Educate Curriculum for different ages Growing Educate Prices Work plans– Hydroponics 5 years and ongoing Media: Advertise about all walking paths Rural Heartland Health HCHD CFHC Funding PSA Scripts Staff HCHD Fire Department Radio Print Media Articles on opportunities Location of all walking & fitness trails 5 years and ongoing NCI–Excess Community Wide Campaigns PSA Banners Health Fairs Funding PSA Scripts Staff IDA’s to develop Articles HCHD Fitness Trails Map out public areas for Physical survey Community Activities 5 years and ongoing
Develop Public Awareness Camp Rural Heartland Health HCHD CFHC Survey IDA WPD, HSO Schools Hardee IDA Mosaic CF Education and awareness 5 years and ongoing Action Steps Responsible Team Members Resources Needed Potential Partners Outcome (Products) Time Frame Outdoor School Board Members Principals Teachers Education Materials Funding School Board Members Teachers Principals Education Student Participation Life Style Change Fitness Trails City and County Parks Locations/ Partnerships Money Signs Local Schools County City Fitness Trails available throughout the county recreational department Life Style Change Community Outreach Rural Heartland Health HCHD CFHC Spanish and English Media, Graphics, and Signs Adult Education School Board Faith Based County Extension Office Getting into ESOL Health Fairs PSA’s Fitness signs 5 Years and ongoing Support Programs already in place Rural Heartland Health HCHD CFHC Community Plan Staff Community Calendar Participation by Community Agencies Appendix F: Alignment to State Strategic Plan
Agency Strategic Plan Goal Agency Strategic Plan Strategy No. Agency Strategic Plan Strategy Hardee CHD Objective, aligned to State Strategy NOTE: Target dates for strategic objectives must be no later than Dec. 31, 2015 Protect the Population from health threats 1.1.1 Prevent and control infectious disease Protect the Population from health threats 1.1.2 Prevent and reduce illness, injury and death related to environmental factors Protect the Population from health threats 1.1.3 Minimize loss of life, illness, and injury from natural or man-made disasters Protect the Population from health threats 1.1.4 Prevent and reduce intentional and unintentional injuries. Reduce chronic disease morbidity and mortality 1.2.1 Increase the proportion of adults and children who are at a healthy weight. Reduce chronic disease morbidity and mortality 1.2.2 Reduce illness, disability, and death related to tobacco use and secondhand smoke exposure. Improve maternal and child health 1.3.1 Reduce infant mortality. Improve maternal and child health 1.3.2 Meet special health care needs of children. Improve efficiency and effectiveness 2.1.1 Use information technology and systems to efficiently support disease prevention, intervention and epidemiological activities. Improve efficiency and effectiveness 2.1.2 Use public health information technology and systems to efficiently improve business practices Objective #1: By 8/31/2014 develop a process for facility maintenance Improve efficiency and effectiveness 2.1.3 Adopt certified electronic health record software
Promote an integrated public health system. 3.1.1 Implement and link health improvement planning at state and local levels. Promote an integrated public health system. 3.1.2 Integrate planning and assessment processes to maximize partnerships and expertise of a community in accomplishing its goals. By 10/1/2014 produce desk guide (need to define) to increase staff knowledge of services and/or access. Promote an integrated public health system. 3.1.3 Support local efforts to revitalize communities. Objective 2 – By 12/31/2015 communicate to community residents and visitors Assure access to health care 3.2.1 Increase access to care for underserved populations. Assure access to health care 3.2.2 Provide equal access to culturally and linguistically competent care. Expeditiously license all healthcare professionals who meet statutorily mandated standards of competency. 3.3.1 Provide an efficient licensure process that meets statutory requirements. Attract, recruit, and retain a competent and credentialed workforce. 4.1.1 Implement a competency-based framework for recruitment and training. Attract, recruit, and retain a competent and credentialed workforce. 4.1.2 Provide trainings and resources that support and develop current public health employees. Ensure partnerships, systems and processes to support the future workforce. 4.2.1 Develop, sustain and improve an Agency Workforce Development Plan to ensure continuity of competent and credentialed workforce.