WELCOME Mobilizing for Action through Planning and Partnerships: what is it and why should we care? National Association of County & City Health.
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WELCOME Mobilizing for Action through Planning and Partnerships: what is it and why should we care? National Association of County & City Health Officials Overview What is MAPP Overview of the Process Stories from the Field Importance to You History of MAPP • Created in 2001 by a workgroup of local public health practitioners & national partners • MAPP advances the thinking behind APEXPH. • 9 Demonstration Sites • Since then, about 700 organizations have utilized the MAPP process • Several communities in their 2nd and even 3rd iteration of MAPP MAPP is: • A community-wide strategic planning process for improving public health. • A method to help communities prioritize public health issues, identify resources for addressing them, and take action. MAPP Overview MAPP Overview Organize for Success/Partnership Development Plan a MAPP process that • Builds commitment • Engages participants • Uses participants’ time well • Results in a plan that can be successfully implemented Visioning Vision and values statements provide • focus • purpose • direction The Four Assessments • Forces of Change • Local Public Health System • Community Themes & Strengths • Community Health Status Needed Knowledge and Skills CHSA CTSA LPHSA FOC Members Epidemiologists, Data Enthusiasts & Data Collectors LPHS Partners, Community Residents, Health Educators, Public Health Nurses LPHS Partners Leaders in the Community "Movers & Shakers" Knowledge Data management, analysis, reporting, technology, validation Community assets, resident issues, quality of life, Qualitative methods Distribution and use of local public health services, Facilitation skills Major local, state & national policy issues, demographic trends, future events Identify Strategic Issues, Formulate Goals & Strategies Action Cycle Evaluate Implement Plan Organizing for Success MAPP Steering Committee Visioning Assessments Identify Strategic Issues Formulate Goals and Strategies Action Cycle LPHS Partners & Greater Community LPHSA Subcommittee CHSA Subcommittee CTSA Subcommittee FOCA Subcommittee Steering Committee, LPHS Partners, Greater Community Goal 1 Subcommittee Goal 2 Subcommittee Goal 3 Subcommittee Goal 4 Subcommittee Goal 5 Subcommittee 3 Common Challenges 1. Resource limitations • Staff • Time • Financial 2. Loss of momentum 3. System partners leave implementation to LHD Ensuring Success • Leadership support • Focus on system throughout process • Leveraging partner resources (e.g. business community) • Neutral facilitators • Clear goals, objectives, action plans, and accountability • Money follows good planning MAPP as a Framework Organizational or Community Visions NPHPSP Assessment Qualitative data on Community Perceptions Community Health Assessment Priority Areas Strategies Pubic Health Activities MAPP is Unique • Not just an assessment process • Not just a planning process • Not just an agency process Paradigm Shift • MAPP is a journey, not a destination. • MAPP is a shift in how we think about public health activities and planning with our communities. • MAPP is a complete, longterm, system-wide PARADIGM SHIFT. The MAPP Paradigm Shift Three Keys to MAPP • Strategic Thinking • Community Driven Process • Focus on the Local Public Health System What Does a Community-Driven Process Look Like? “There is a critical difference between going through the empty ritual of participation and having the real power needed to affect the outcome of the process.” (Sherry Arnstein, 1969: “A Ladder of Citizen Participation,” pg. 1) A Ladder of Citizen Participation Citizen Control Delegated Power Degrees of Citizen Power Partnership Placation Degrees of Tokenism Consultation Informing Therapy Manipulation Degrees of Non-Participation Local Public Health System Police Community Centers EMS MCOs Health Department Hospitals Faith Organizations Home Health Corrections Parks Schools Doctors CHCs Laboratories Elected Officials Nursing Mass Transit Philanthropist Homes Environmental Civic Groups Health Fire Tribal Health Economic Mental Employers Drug Development Health Treatment Bringing Local Initiatives Together Is the coxswain doing her job? Are we moving toward our agreed upon destination? Are we all rowing together? Do we have the information we need to get to our destination? Benefits: A.K.A. What’s in it for You? • MAPP can incorporate planning and assessment needs of a variety of program areas. • MAPP assessments provide useful data for your program. • MAPP provides strategic direction to ensure that programs and partners are aiming for shared goals. • MAPP helps create better community oriented programs. • MAPP enables programs to develop stronger project proposals. More benefits… “The process served to build networks and reinforce partnerships in the community.” it served to eliminate competition, definitely made for more collaboration – much of this due to MAPP.” “A reputation for capability was created and reputation is priceless.” “I would recommend it; it helps to define critical issues and strategies.” So, what do you want from me… 1. Identifying and Leveraging Partners 2. Supporting the Assessments 3. Helping to Identify Strategic Issues 4. Thinking how the information (assessments, strategic issues) might change the way you approach your programs 5. What else? Discussion 1. What words that describe the MAPP process particularly stand out in your mind? 2. What do you like about the process? Why do you like those aspects? 3. What concerns you about the process? Why are you concerned about those aspects of the process? 4. What else do you need to better understand the process? NACCHO Staff Contacts Julia Joh Elligers, MPH Program Manager, NACCHO [email protected] (202) 507-4234 Mary Kate Allee, MPH Senior Analyst, NACCHO [email protected] (202) 507-4190 Alexandra Hart Program Assistant, NACCHO [email protected] (202) 507-4214