December 22, 2021 The COVID-19 pandemic looks quite different during the 2021 holiday season as omicron becomes the dominant variant in the United States. Increases in travel and changing protocols regarding the pandemic have left many of us confused and concerned about the state of coronavirus going into 2022. Here’s what you need to [...]
Across the nation, US states, local governments, communities, and their people are grossly harmed by the effects of opioid addiction. North Carolina and its counties and municipalities are engaged in ongoing investigations, litigation, and settlement discussions to hold these pharmaceutical companies and other players accountable for their alleged roles in the opioid crisis. Legislators [...]
When executed well, Community (or State/ Local/ Tribal) Health Improvement Plans are useful tools that help health departments: Provide a shared vision and framework for change Encourage multi-sector collaboration Prioritize community needs Identify high-leverage strategies Engage in data-based decision-making But not all plans are created equal or lead to significant results. How can you [...]
When created effectively, Community Health Improvement Plans (CHIPs) and Community Health Assessments (CHAs) are useful tools to guide collective health improvement efforts. CHIPs are most commonly created in traditional document form or digital form (which we refer to as an "e-CHIP") using an online performance management software. CHIPs that are created in document form [...]
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 [...]
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, [...]
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 [...]
