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Maine Public Health System Assessment

A Brief Review of the Findings. Maine Public Health System Assessment. State Coordinating Council Meeting June 24, 2010 Presented by: Brenda Joly. Overview. Brief discussion of assessment Tool and process Benefits and limitations Review of results Maine versus national data

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Maine Public Health System Assessment

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  1. A Brief Review of the Findings Maine Public Health System Assessment State Coordinating Council Meeting June 24, 2010 Presented by: Brenda Joly

  2. Overview • Brief discussion of assessment • Tool and process • Benefits and limitations • Review of results • Maine versus national data • Role of the SCC

  3. Assessment Tool • Launched in 2002 • Revised version released in fall 2007 • Field-tested and validated • Based on four concepts: • Include 10 Essential Public Health Services • Focus on the overall public health system • Describe an optimal level of performance • Support a process of quality improvement State Instrument

  4. Completing the Tool • Convene system partners • Answer questions through facilitated process What percent of the activity described within the question is met within the public health system? MINIMAL ACTIVITY MODERATE ACTIVITY SIGNIFICANT ACTIVITY OPTIMAL ACTIVITY NO ACTIVITY 0 > 0 to <25% > 25% to <50% > 50% to <75% > 75%

  5. Benefits & Limitations Benefits • Opportunity for learning • Establish benchmarks • Systems approach • Enhances coordination and collaboration • Readiness activity • Limitations • Participation and attrition rates • Snapshot approach • Element of subjectivity • Knowledge among participants • One-day event

  6. Results At-A-Glance Overall Performance Score 41 Optimal Performance = 100 Essential Public Health Services: 1. Monitor health status 2. Diagnose and investigate 3. Inform and educate 4. Mobilize partnerships 5. Develop policies and plans 6. Enforce laws and regulations 7. Link people to needed services 8. Assure competent workforce 9. Evaluate health services 10. Research for new insights

  7. Maine vs. National Scores Essential Services in Descending Order Legend: State National

  8. Differences in Scores Research Evaluate Services Workforce Link to Services Enforcement Plans/Policy Mobilize Educate Diagnose Monitor Lower Than National Aggregate Scores Higher Than National Aggregate Scores

  9. Using the Data • Prioritize Areas for Action • By essential service • By model standards • Explore “Root Causes” • Develop and Implement Improvement Plans • Monitor and Report Progress

  10. The Role of the SCC • Statewide System Assessment • Participate in improvement process • Link district and state improvement efforts • Shift perception about Maine’s system • MeCDC Accreditation • Serve as an advocate • Review standards and measures • Support readiness activities • State Health Profile

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