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 [...]
Community Health Improvement Plans are important tools; they act as communication tools, provide opportunities to measure execution and accountability, and act as a compass to help keep us on course. That's why we spend so much time creating them. But not all plans are created equal or lead to demonstrable results. What's the difference between [...]
Too busy to read a lengthy testimonial? We could sit here and wax poetic about the benefits your organization could experience through the use of the Results-Based Accountability framework (and we often do). But sometimes, we (and probably you) don't have time for that! Instead, today we bring you a brief testimonial from our friends at the [...]
By: Kayleigh P. Marques Jan 29th, 2018 (updated Aug. 1st, 2024) **NOTE: PHAB has updated its Standards and Measures since the publishing of this blog in January of 2018. Therefore, the exact Domain, Standard, and Measure names in this blog may not match the updated versions. However, PHAB still requires the use of [...]
If you work in the public sector, your organization is probably engaging in some level of performance measurement. Good metrics help you gauge whether your services are performing efficiently and having the desired impact in the community. Performance metrics are great! But they’re not doing their job if they’re hard to organize, find, analyze, and [...]
