Public Health and Primary Care are looking at numerous innovations in the new year. Find important links below:
- Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems (CAHPS) Clinician & Group Surveys and Instructions
Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems (CAHPS) surveys ask consumers and patients to report on and evaluate their experiences with health care. These surveys cover topics that are important to consumers and focus on aspects of quality that consumers are best qualified to assess, such as the communication skills of providers and ease of access to health care services. CAHPS originally stood for the Consumer Assessment of Health Plans Study, but as the products have evolved beyond health plans, the name has evolved as well to capture the full range of surveys. The acronym “CAHPS” is a registered trademark of the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ). - Mobilizing for Action through Planning and Partnerships (MAPP)
Mobilizing for Action through Planning and Partnerships (MAPP) is a community-driven strategic planning process for improving community health. Facilitated by public health leaders, this framework helps communities apply strategic thinking to prioritize public health issues and identify resources to address them. MAPP is not an agency-focused assessment process; rather, it is an interactive process that can improve the efficiency, effectiveness, and ultimately the performance of local public health systems. - Oregon Patient-Centered Primary Care Home (PCPCH) Program
The Patient Centered Primary Care Home (PCPCH) is a model of primary care that has received attention in Oregon and across the country for its potential to advance the “triple aim” goals of health reform: a healthy population, extraordinary patient care and reasonable costs. PCPC Homes achieve these goals through a focus on wellness and prevention, coordination of care, active management and support of individuals with special health care needs and a patient and family centered approach to all aspects of care. - Prerequisites for National Accreditation
There are three eligibility determination requirements (or prerequisites) that are part of the Public Health Accreditation Board (PHAB) application process and must be in place in order to apply for PHAB accreditation. These include (1) a current* agency strategic plan; (2) a current* community health assessment (CHA); and (3) a current* community health improvement plan (CHIP). PHAB will review all applications for completeness to determine whether the required documentation is included, required fees are paid, and the three prerequisite documents are included. The resources in the tabs will help agencies develop or update these documents, and also provide examples from LHDs across the country. - Public Health Accreditation Board
The Public Health Accreditation Board (PHAB) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to improving and protecting the health of the public by advancing the quality and performance of Tribal, state, local, and territorial public health departments.