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Kansas SNAP-Ed PSEs and FNP…What’s This Mean? October 7, 2014 What is Policy, Systems and Environmental Change? Policy, systems and environmental change is a way of modifying the environment to make healthy choices practical and available to all community members. By changing laws and shaping physical landscapes, a big impact can be made with little time and resources. By changing policies, systems and/or environments, communities can help tackle health issues like obesity, diabetes, cancer and other chronic diseases (Cook County Public Health). Why is Policy, Systems and Environmental Change Important? Major health problems will not be solved solely by individual actions Health problems are influenced by societal policies and environments that promote unhealthy behaviors or fail to foster healthier choices Chronic disease prevention requires an “upstream” approach that improves the environments where we live, work, learn, play, and receive health care Programs and PSEs Setting Program/Events Policy, Systems, and Environmental Change School Celebrate national nutrition month Add fruits and vegetables to the a la carte options in schools Community Host a community bike ride and parade Implement a Complete Streets policy Worksite Staff Challenges Healthy meeting policies Food Deserts Food Pantries Economic development incentives for full service grocery stores Program Policy Grocery Tours Zoning policy limiting number of fast food restaurants and requiring corner/convenience store to meet WIC standards Featured Recipe Healthy nutrition standards in park and recreation food contract SmartBucks for Farmers’ Dedicated local budget for SmartBucks Markets Restaurant rating program Healthy rating program tied to license Educational Program promoting Water Building design standards requiring water fountains near high traffic areas and vending facilities Community Garden Zoning code allowing for small-scale agriculture in residential and commercial areas Policy, not program or projects Policies • • • • Ordinances Resolutions Planning & zoning Purchasing policies • Economic development incentives/budget Program • • • • • Farmers markets Food pantries Eat local dinners Brochures Booths at special events • Cooking classes Policy Any written plan or course of action designed to influence and determine decisions About Policy Change • Passing of laws, ordinances, resolutions, mandates, regulation, or rules • Governmental bodies, schools, parks and rec., worksites and other community organizations all make policy change • Policies greatly influence the choices we make in our lives. Laws passed influence the daily decisions we make about our health. • Examples: Adding a tax on unhealthy food, passing a laws allowing for community gardens in public spaces, prohibiting junk food in school fundraising, etc. About Systems Change • Involves change made to the rules within an organization. Systems and policy change often work hand-in-hand • Systems change impacts all elements of an organization • Examples: Creating a community plan to account for health impacts of new projects, creating a certification system for school bake sales to ensure they are in line with school wellness policy About Environmental Change • Environmental change is a change made to the physical environment • Can be as simple as installing bike signage on established bike routes or as complex as sidewalk installation • Examples: Bicycle/pedestrian master plan, placement of healthy & unhealthy foods in retail or vending environments. Artfully Blend Policy-ProgramPromotion • Use programs as onramps and wrap-arounds • Leverage policy & environmental changes • Grow a constituency for change (e.g. demand A Formula for Impact Impact Reach Exposure Potency Focus on changing things that affect many people with frequent exposure in a comprehensive way Adding Up Strategies… 50% healthy vending slots Walk to school day Ban on unhealthy foods in cafeteria Walk to school year Whole school reform Safe Routes to School Whole school reform School reform + +Corner corner stores Stories Safe Routes to School + Safe Routes + Complete Streets Complete Streets Artfully Blend Policy-ProgramPromotion - Discussion • Think of the work you are or have been doing: What behaviors are being modified? What environments or systems are your target audience in? Finally, develop a list of policies that would help support the behaviors that are being modified in the environments of your target audiences. Leadership Development and Information The Healthy Behaviors framework recognizes action must occur at all levels – individual, family, community, and the broader society – to address the challenges posed by tobacco use, lack of physical activity and poor nutrition in Kansas. The environments identified in the framework represent important sectors of society where significant changes can occur to support health. Civic Environment Health Care and Work Environment School Environment Message Environment Retail Environment Early Childhood Environment Assess Progress The health impact pyramid Frieden, T. R. Am J Public Health 2010;100:590-595 Copyright ©2010 American Public Health Association HCI – Round 2 Healthy Communities Initiative – Round 1 Cheyenne Rawlins Decatur Norton Phillips Smith Jewell Republic Washington Marshall Nemaha Brown Doniphan Atchison Sherman Cloud Thomas Sheridan Graham Rooks Osborne Mitchell Clay Pottawatomie Jackson Riley Lincoln Wallace Logan Gove Trego Ellis Leavenworth Jefferson Wyandotte Ottawa Shawnee Geary Russell Saline Wabaunsee Douglas Dickinson Ellsworth Morris Johnson Osage Franklin Greeley Wichita Scott Lane Ness Rush Barton McPherson Rice Marion Lyon Chase Coffey Hamilton Kearny Finney Hodgeman Anderson Harvey Reno Edwards Butler Stanton Grant Greenwood Stevens Pratt Haskell Seward Meade Woodso Allen n Bourbon Ford Kiowa Sedgwick Kingman Elk Morton Linn Pawnee Stafford Gray Miam i Clark Comanche Barber Harper Sumner Cowley Wilso n Neosho Crawford MontgomeryLabette Cherokee Chautauqua Healthy Communities Initiative Team HCI Leadership Teams • Build support for policy, systems and environmental changes that promote healthy eating and active living. Kansas Health Foundation • Support leadership teams to implement the community change framework. Technical Assistance Providers • Center for Community Support & Research • Public Health Law Center HCI Implementation Grant Kansas Health Foundation will provide: Funding • Up to $25,000 per year over three years contingent upon a local cash match of $.50 on the dollar or $12,500 each year. • Cash Match FAQ Significant technical assistance • To implement the community change framework to create an environment that supports the policy priority identified during the planning grant year. Policy Priorities Healthy Eating • • • • Food Policy Councils Healthy foods in public service venues Healthy Concessions Land Banking for Community Agriculture Active Living • Safe Routes to School • Complete Streets • Active Transportation Statewide Partnerships • Statewide Partnership grantees will build support for policy, systems and environmental changes that ensure healthy food and beverage options are the routine, easy choice. • We envision this initiative as a strong partnership among the grantees and Foundation. Healthy Communities Initiative • • • • • The American Heart Association Kansas Action for Children Kansas Hospital Association Kansas Rural Center KC Healthy Kids Healthy Kansas Schools K-FIT Let’s Move in Kansas Schools School Wellness Policy Program Healthier US Schools Challenge Incentive Grant Youth Risk Behavior Survey Team Nutrition Fresh Fruits and Vegetable Program WorkWell Kansas • Working with 30 communities over three years. • Engaging 210 worksites. • Developing a network of worksites interested in enhancing employees’ health and wellness through cultural, environmental, systematic, and policy changes at worksites across Kansas. Food Policy Councils What is a food policy council? Function as: food system planning venue. Bring together members from: government, universities, farmers and gardeners, food banks, restaurants, retailers, and faith communities. Focus on: economic development, health, agriculture, and social services. Tools: regulations, budgeting, legislation, programs and administration. Why create food policy councils? Economy: Economic development and entrepreneurial opportunities in local food production = jobs. Wellness: Improved health outcomes with access to wholesome foods. Environment: Improved environmental quality. Equity: Increased access to healthy food for all residents, regardless of income. What is happening around the country? Food Policy Councils: Common Themes Diverse stakeholders Common interest – the food system Connection to policymakers Systems-level approach Desire to bring about change What do they do? Educate Commission market demand and feasibility studies for locally-produced meat and produce Create maps of local resources, connect producers with buyers Host booth at the County Fair to conduct surveys Shape Policy Advocate for ordinances that support urban farming (i.e. raising chickens on city lots) Advocate for policy that supports ag land and beginning farmers Coordinate Support school local food purchasing policies Organize community gardens and SNAP at farmers’ markets