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G5O3. Build upon collaborations and alignment with joint efforts
The number of local health departments with a community health improvement plan
Current Value
7
Definition
Story Behind the Curve
The creation of a community health improvement plan is a collaborative process between the local health departments, partners, and other stakeholders which identifies priorities the group can collectively work to address.
https://phaboard.org/wp-content/uploads/Standards-Measures-Initial-Accreditation-Version-2022.pdf
What Works
Conducting or participating in a Community Health Assessment 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.
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, and a Community Health Improvement Plan (CHIP) is not created
Corrective Action
Health First Indiana will require all opt-in Local Health Departments to conduct or facilitate and Community Health Improvement Plan (CHIP.)
PoE
N/A
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