Journal of public health management and practice : JPHMP
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J Public Health Manag Pract · May 2004
Local health department partnerships with faith-based organizations.
Collaboration between public health and faith communities is encouraged by national and state policies. The study in this article examined the prevalence, characteristics, and effectiveness of partnerships between faith-based organizations and local health departments in Wisconsin. Data were collected from local health departments using a 2-stage, cross-sectional survey. ⋯ Predictors of local health department/faith-based organizations effectiveness included having a budget and longer time in existence. Local health departments engage faith-based organizations in partnership strategies when addressing issues that require broad community attention. Partnership effectiveness is enhanced by existence of a budget and sufficient time for development.
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J Public Health Manag Pract · Jan 2003
Assuring community emergency care capacity with collaborative Internet tools: the Milwaukee experience.
Hospital overcrowding and diversion of ambulances from emergency departments are being recognized as increasing problems in the health care system. This article, a descriptive narrative, examines the various factors contributing to the problem and describes how collaborative approaches to public health issues can be applied. ⋯ The use of a technological tool to assist with tracking and reporting on ambulance diversion and emergency department overload is explained, and data are provided to show the impact of various methods to blunt the impact of the flu season on diversion frequency. The article encourages use of similar collaborative approaches and Internet-based technology to address other public health problems.
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Systems analysis is an approach used in situations requiring high reliability. In the past, the investigation and prevention of clinical error focused on the actions of individuals. ⋯ Recent analysis of a clinical error that occurred in public health practice identified multiple factors contributing to its occurrence. The use of the systems analysis approach resulted in high staff satisfaction and creative suggestions for operating a safer clinic and providing better patient care.
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J Public Health Manag Pract · Mar 2002
Colorectal cancer screening among individuals with and without a family history.
Data from a community-based screening campaign were analyzed to assess compliance with colorectal cancer (CRC) screening guidelines among both average risk adults and those at increased risk because of having a first-degree relative (FDR) with CRC (FDR+). The prevalence of screening compliance was low in both groups. The authors also found that individuals with FDR+ returned a free fecal occult blood test at a slightly higher rate than those without FDR+s. Despite higher screening rates among individuals with FDR+s, interventions may need to target this high-risk group to increase compliance with CRC screening recommendations.
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J Public Health Manag Pract · Nov 2001
National Electronic Disease Surveillance System (NEDSS): a standards-based approach to connect public health and clinical medicine.
The National Electronic Disease Surveillance System is a broad initiative focused on the use of data and information systems standards to advance the development of efficient, integrated, and interoperable surveillance systems at the state and local levels facilitating sharing of appropriate data across jurisdictions. This initiative is designed to facilitate the electronic transfer of information needed for public health from clinical information systems in the health care industry, to reduce provider burden in the provision of information, and to enhance both the timeliness and quality of information provided.