1 Mobilizing for Action Through Planning and Partnerships (MAPP) Presented by: Charles E. Pruski Executive Assistant San Antonio Metropolitan Health District August 23, 2001

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3 What is MAPP? A strategic approach to community health improvement developed by NACCHO & CDC. A tool to help communities improve health and quality of life through community-wide strategic planning. A process whereby communities seek to achieve optimal health by identifying and using their resources wisely, taking into account their unique circumstances and needs, and forming effective partnerships for strategic action.

4 Benefits Create a healthy community and a better quality of life. Increase the visibility of public health within the community. Anticipate and manage change. Create a stronger public health infrastructure. Engage the community and create ownership for public health issues.

5 Principles for Successful Implementation of MAPP Systems thinking Dialogue Shared Vision Data Partnerships and collaboration Strategic thinking Celebration of successes

6 Elements of MAPP Process Emphasizes a community-driven and community-owned approach. Builds on previous experiences and lessons learned. Uses traditional strategic planning concepts within its model. Focuses on the creation and strengthening of the local public health system.

7 Elements of MAPP Process (Continued) Creates governmental public health leadership. Uses the Essential Public Health Services to define public health activities. Brings four assessments together to drive the development of a community strategic plan.

8 Assessments for MAPP Process Community Themes and Strengths Local Public Health System Community Health Status Assessment Forces of Change

9 The MAPP Process Organize for Success/Partnership Development Visioning Four MAPP Assessments Identify Strategic Issues Formulate Goals and Strategies Implement Action Cycle

10 Conceptual Model Of MAPP

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12 Demonstration Sites Amherst, MA Hartford, CT Columbus, OH Lee County, FL Mendicino County, CA Nashville/Davidson County, TN Northern Kentucky District, KY San Antonio, TX Taney County, MO

13 Additional Information Contact: NACCHO, th Street, NW, 2nd Foor Washington, DC Phone: (202) Fax: (202)

14 “Coming together is the beginning. Keeping together is progress. Working together is success” Henry Ford