CHA: An example of Data Turning to Knowledge

1. CHA: An example of Data Turning to Knowledge Understanding Community Health Assessment

2. Community Health Assessment Is an ongoing process to identify the strengths and needs in the community in order to facilitate the establishment of priorities that improve the health status of the population.

3. Community Health AssessmentGoals • To understand the health of Manitoba’s residents • To be responsive to local issues • To plan health services informed by evidence • To track changes over time

4. Health Indicators • These are measurable, quantifiable observations which can be linked to theoretical concepts, such as poverty, use of medication, or good health. • They are selected carefully with validity and reliability in mind. • Tracked over time, they provide information about the changing needs of a population.

5. Population Health • Population Health: • describes an approach to improving health that focuses on the health of communities or populations rather than on that of individuals. • examines factors that enhance the health and well-being of the overall population. • Consistent with the WHO definition, health is viewed as a resource for everyday living. The population health approach is aimed at positively influencing conditions that enable people to make healthy choices and accessing services that promote and maintain health.

6. Income & Social Status Social Support Network Education & Literacy Healthy Child Development Biology & Genetic Endowment Employment & Working Conditions Physical Environment Personal Health Practices & Coping Skills Social Environment Gender Culture Determinants of Health Health Services

7. CHA ProcessPrinciples and Assumptions • Broad definition of health adopted • Provide a solid base of facts & data to guide decision-making • Multi-method research approach to assess needs from different perspectives • CHA to inform RHA planning processes • CHA owned by RHA residents and will be a vehicle for community development & action • Provide a source of information for the RHA, communities and other organizations • Committed to making CHA an ongoing process

8. Collaborative Evaluation Shared Successes Collaborative Research Collaborative Capacity Building Collaborative Decision Making The Need to Know Model Conceptual model of MCHP/RHA/Manitoba Health collaboration: The Need To Know Knowledge Translation Model Focused Skill Development Agreed Upon Approaches Communication dissemination and application of the research New knowledge creation and development Development of RHA-relevant capacity Relationship Development Training of academics Accessible information Common Purpose Training of RHA team members Community Health Assessment Network Manitoba Health & Healthy Living Regional Health Profiles Manitoba Centre for Health Policy Manitoba Regional Health Authorities Community Health Survey CancerCare Manitoba MCHP - RHA Mental Illness Report (2004) Report Writing Workshop MCHP - RHA Indicators Atlas (2003) Data Analysis & Interpretation Workshop Manitoba’s Community Health Assessment Indicators Timelines One-time Funding Community Consultation Planning Community Health Assessment Manitoba’s Health Performance Dimensions Table Health Planning

9. Data Sources For CHA CHA Baseline Indicators Regional Profile MHHL MCHP Reports (RHA Atlas +Others) Quantitative & Qualitative Health Authority Level Data Census & Other CHA Comprehensive Report

10. Existing Data • Statistics Canada – 2006 Census • Canadian Institute for Health Information (CIHI) • Indian and Northern Affairs Canada • Manitoba Health & Healthy Living - Profile Document • CancerCare Manitoba • MB Bureau of Statistics • Indian and Northern Affairs • Manitoba Intergovernmental Affairs • Manitoba First Nations Centre for Aboriginal Health Research - Manitoba First Nations Regional Health Survey • Saskatchewan Health • Regional Health Authority

11. Surveys, Reports, Research • MB Centre for Health Policy • Mental Illness Report 2004 • Sex Difference Report 2005 • What Works 2007 • Child Health Atlas 2008 • RHA Atlas 2008 • Statistics Canada • Canadian Community Health Survey • Community Profiles • Aboriginal People’s Survey • NOR-MAN Regional Health Authority • Staff and Client Satisfaction Surveys • Youth Risk Factor Surveys • Occurrence Reporting • Complaints Management

12. Consultation Activities • Open public meetings • Focus groups • Client and Staff Surveys • Stakeholder interviews • This information helps to put a human face on the data, and provides opportunity for community input.

13. CHA: An Example of Data Turning to Knowledge Why “IT” works??? • Relationships • Trust & Respect • Shared Expertise and knowledge • Shared Human Resources - working groups • Shared Financial Resources

14. Benefits of CHA • Takes the guesswork out of identifying health assets and needs • Encourages community participation • Raises awareness and understanding of a community’s health status • Guides policy / program development and prioritization of services • Provides information for resource allocation decisions

15. CHA: An Example of Data Turning to Knowledge Questions Manitoba Health Manitoba Regional Health Authorities Manitoba Centre for Health Policy CancerCare Manitoba