Digital Community Health Improvement Plans or “e-CHIPs” are much more effective than paper-based CHIPs. Software systems are easier to update than large documents, making e-CHIP data more timely and accessible. Online software systems are also easier to navigate, making e-CHIPs easier to share with stakeholders, partners, and the public. These benefits can help lead [...]
A growing number of health departments around the United States have streamlined and simplified their approach to public health planning by digitizing their CHIPs with the Clear Impact Scorecard. Some, like the Vermont Department of Health, use the Scorecard to streamline all their public health planning, including Community Health Assessments, CHIPs, Quality Improvement Plans, [...]
July 13th, 2018 Leading the Fleet - One of the Healthiest States in the Nation Vermont is consistently ranked as one of the healthiest (and sometimes happiest) states in the Nation. In 2017, Vermont tied with South Dakota for the top spot in the Gallup-Sharecare 2017 State of American Well-Being Rankings, with high scores for [...]
This guest post was re-published here with permission from the author (more info below). You can read it in its original form here on the National Institutes of Health, National Network of Libraries of Medicine website. We are currently working with performance measures and indicators in assessing the programs of the NNLM (National Network of Libraries of [...]
Implementing a performance management system isn’t just a good idea – it’s a PHAB requirement. So, one of the first things you should do when seeking PHAB Accreditation is set up a system to store, organize, and analyze your data. There are, however, a lot of performance management software systems out there. You may [...]
Is Your CHIP Designed for Impact? While Community/Neighborhood/State/Tribal Health Improvement Plans (CHIP) are great tools for outlining and communicating strategies to important stakeholders, how can we be sure our efforts will achieve measurable impact? The guidelines provided in this new (and free!) e-book, The 6 Components of an Effective CHIP, will help you write a simpler, [...]
Understanding the Scorecard Methodology There are many performance management methodologies out there. This is why no two performance management systems are the same. Each system is usually built using a specific methodology. Understanding the methodology of the Clear Impact Scorecard may help you get the most out of your subscription and get quicker results. [...]
Welcome to Clear Impact Scorecard! We're so glad you decided to try out the free version of our software. Getting started with Scorecard is easy, but we realize there's a lot to do! Here's some information to help you get started and get the most out of your subscription: The Simplest Way to Use [...]
Creating an effective CHIP is all about being a great “health detective”, digging deep into root causes, creating appropriate strategies with a reasoned chance of improving things, and getting serious about continuous improvement. By following the recommended steps below, we’ll help you get on the fast track to measurable health improvements. Some of these [...]
5 Steps to "Turn the Curve" on Community Health An effective Community Health Improvement strategy is one that: Reflects qualitative and quantitative community health data Focuses resources on creating improvements with high leverage Involves participation of diverse partners and industries Focuses on creating equitable outcomes Once you’ve decided how you're going to measure progress [...]
