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MEMORANDUM
TO: BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
FROM: Denise Pomeroy, Health Services Director
DATE: March 21, 2017
SUBJECT: Approve Long Distance Travel to New Orleans, Louisiana for Jessica Hamner, Program Coordinator, Public Health Division from April 18, 2017 through April 22, 2017 to attend an Open Forum for Quality Improvement in Public Health hosted by the National Network of Public Health Institutes (NNPHI).
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
Jessica Hamner, Program Coordinator in the Public Health Accreditation Program has been invited to attend an Open Forum for Quality Improvement (QI) in Public Health hosted by the National Network of Public Health Institutes (NNPHI).
This workshop will share the Improvement Planning process and methods designed to use the collective thinking power of all employees, to align objectives and the supporting strategies and tactics for pursuing goals.
Preparation for the accreditation process is a demanding effort. For some measures, a health department is not sure how to begin nor who to ask for assistance. This will be part of what Ms. Hamner will be introduced to. She will also be exposed to a health equity assessment tool among other items shared by representatives from accredited departments that can then be used here to analyze areas of opportunity for change. Attendance at the conference will provide excellent information, resources and guidance for our Department's strategic plan for National Public Health Accreditation.
Travel and all associated costs, including airfare, meals, airline baggage fees, ground transportation, hotel and airport parking are covered by the National Network of Public Health Institutes and an Accreditation Support Initiative Grant from the National Association of City County Health Officials (NACCHO). There is no cost to the Department or to the County.
As Health Services Director, I fully support Ms. Hamner's attendance.
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