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G5O3. Build upon collaborations and alignment with joint efforts
The number of local health departments with a community health assessment per annum
Current Value
10
Definition
Story Behind the Curve
The indicator measures the number of Local Health Departments in Indiana who have a Community Health Assessment that they have facilitated or participated in.
Conducting or participating in a Community Health Assessment (CHA) encourages partnerships and on-going collaboration with the community and stakeholders in our local communities. Agencies can align services, share resources, and use the data to make informed decisions on priorities of the partnership and the agencies individually.
Source: https://phaboard.org/wp-content/uploads/Standards-Measures-Initial-Accreditation-Version-2022.pdf
Updated: 2024/10/09
What Works
Conducting or participating in a Community Health Assessment (CHA) encourages partnerships and on-going collaboration with the community and stakeholders in our local communities. Agencies can align services, share resources, and use the data to make informed decisions on priorities of the partnership and the agencies individually.
Source: https://phaboard.org/wp-content/uploads/Standards-Measures-Initial-Accreditation-Version-2022.pdf
Challenges
There are several challenges for local health departments to be able to facilitate or participate in this process. These included but are not limited to:
- Funding
- Knowledge of the process
- Utilization of other Community Health Assessments (CHAs) in the area, such as those by local hospitals
Corrective Action
Building relationships and educating LHDs the importance of facilitating or participating in the development of a Community Health Assessment.
PoE
N/A
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