In 2018, we wrote about a relatively unexplored health technology innovation that we coined the “e-CHIP” or “electronic community health improvement plan.” This type of health plan is created in a cloud-based data software instead of a Word document or PDF. While not necessarily a new concept or practice, e-CHIPs have become the preferred alternative to [...]
We believe that an organization’s Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) goals can be more successful if combined with concrete data measures and careful monitoring and planning efforts. In other words, our goal should not merely be to “advance” equity but to create “Measurable Equity.” Measurable Equity should therefore not be understood as an alternative [...]
Achieving Public Health Accreditation and Creating Continuous Improvement in Macomb County Health Department In partnership with the communities it serves, the Macomb County Health Department’s (MCHD) mission is to protect the health and well-being of all who live, work, and play in Macomb County. The department pursues this mission by providing a wide range of [...]
In partnership with the communities it serves, the Macomb County Health Department’s (MCHD) mission is to protect the health and well-being of all who live, work, and play in Macomb County. The department pursues this mission by providing a wide range of programs and services delivered by Environmental Health Services, Family Health Services, Community Health [...]
Summary of Client Results: UWSC has a laser-like focus on key goals and a shared sense of accountability for change. UWSC can easily aggregate and monitor progress on all their strategy measures across like programs. UWSC has become more transparent with data and decision-making, resulting in several industry recognitions. UWSC has continued to deliver effective [...]
Achieving Measurable Results Across 27 Departments to Improve Community Wellbeing Summary of Client Results: TCNY now has a system to visualize and communicate its efforts and results to partners and the community. TCNY improved collaboration to achieve strategies and create measurable changes in the community and program performance. TCNY can see what they will lose [...]
Summary of Client Results: BUW can more easily see the link between program performance and community outcomes. BUW staff have more time to focus on the bigger picture now that many time-intensive tasks are automated and completed remotely by partners. BUW engages in more effective data-based decision-making, funding, and communication. BUW has a more accurate [...]
Summary of Client Results: UWWMC can more easily answer the questions: How much work are partners doing? How are residents better off as a result of that work? Are there different gains in education, financial security, health, or safety net services? What do the individual contributions of partners mean at an aggregate level? UWWMC now [...]
Is Your Workforce Development Data Tracking System Useful? There are a multitude of programs that help unemployed and underemployed workers find jobs and provide the proper training to build skills and knowledge. These programs, many of which are supported by federal and state funding, have their own data systems to track enrollment and services [...]
Summary of Client Results: The work of funded partners is now tied to strategies that align with results and indicators. Increased consistency in how they articulate performance measurement. Enhanced communication throughout measurement and reporting processes. Established a system for communicating outcomes for the GRF. Wedged between Houston's massive sprawl and the warm embrace of the [...]
