1. HPH Strategy Seminar Beijing, China 7 september 2013 Andrea Limbourg
HPH network, FRANCE
HPH Strategy Seminar
Beijing, China
7 september 2013
Andrea Limbourg

2. INPES French National Institute for Prevention and Health Education
Public health agency created in 2002 and under the authority of the Ministry of Health
140 employees
100 M€ budget (~810 M Yuan)
International partnerships (Cooperation agreement with China, Russia, Canada, Europe …)

3. INPES and HPH 6 directorates at INPES :
Programmes, Scientific affairs, Communication and Information, Networks and Regional development, Internal resources and Finance.
Develop prevention, health education and health promotion strategies at a national level to be implemented in various fields:
Schools, Prisons, Cities, Hospitals
Coordinating the national HPH network includes
Communication and collaboration with international HPH network
Attending annual HPH conference and encouraging French hospitals to participate
Administrative followup with hospitals regarding membership

4. International network of Health Promoting Hospitals & Health Services
A network of national & regional networks
Established by WHO in 1995 and based on the Ottawa Charter, Budapest Declaration and Vienna Recommendations
Mission: HPH shall work towards incorporating the WHO concepts, values, strategies and standards or indicators of Health Promotion into the organizational structure of the Hospitals and Health Services
Vision: Increase the contribution of hospitals and health services to better health gain through Health Promotion
Aimed at patients, staff and community

5. History of international HPH Network
1988 – 97 From Project to European Network
2004 Int. HPH Network and Secretariat
2005 Gen Assembly & Governance Board
2006 First member outside Europe (Canada)
2007 First Asian member (Taiwan)
2008 HPH Constitution
2009 HPH Strategy (3rd strategy 2013)
2010 Memorandum of Understanding with WHO
2011 Scientific journal of Clinical HP

6. HPH Structure General Assembly Governance Board HPH Secretariat
WHO CC Vienna
WHO CC Copenhagen
National/Regional Networks
Individual hospitals/health services
Task Forces
Working Groups

7. HPH World Map
More than 950 hospitals and health services world wide

8. Engagement criteria
Endorse the principles of WHO documents and declarations on HPH
Develop a written policy for health promotion
Develop and evaluate a 4-year HPH action plan to support the introduction of health promotion into the culture of the hospital
Pay the annual contribution fee for the coordination of the International HPH Network
Identify a hospital coordinator
Share information and experiences on national and international level

9. A little history of HPH in France
1997: 7 hospitals
Coordination: Paris Hospital « Trust »
Joint coordination with National Health Education Committee (not for profit)
2002: National Institute of Prevention and Health Education
Network grew slowly to 15 members
Renewed priority established in 2012

10. A national HPH network
More evidence based research showing that health promotion in health care settings is effective in improving health outcomes
Many health promotion projects exist but little capitalisation of experience and communication
Specificities of health care system organisation in each country
Priority identified by INPES to re-launch the French network in 2012
Interest shown by hospitals and regional health authorities
Creation of a National Coordination Committee to include national institutions and hospital federations
General meeting held in June 2012
15 people
8 hospitals present, including 2 non members
8 hospitals represented, including 2 non members
1 regional health authority

11. Projects being developed
Annual conference: one-day session 6th June 2013
INPES’ quarterly magazine:
Issue dedicated to HP in hospitals
Downloadable at
Online collaborative sharing site
Working group
Charter
Brochure
Communication, meeting partners & members
Working with hospitals to establish a project-based and global approach to health promotion

12. Future development Further develop communication efforts
Establish a database of projects developed in member hospitals
Publish a national newsletter
Include HPH principles in hospital certification
Participate in health care professional initial training and professional development
Collaboration with international network and other national networks

13. Example: Regonal collaboration
Normandy
Regional coordination and financing of Health Promotion positions within 9 hospitals
Hospital coordinators work on
Establishing links with the community
Being a resource for information, documentation, methodological support
Evaluation and communication
Monthly meetings beween hospital coordinators
Annual seminar

14. Example: Health Promotion Unit in Dreux Hospital
One of the only hospitals in France with a « Health Promotion Unit »
3 main activities covered:
Addictology
Vaccination and screening
Patient education
Integrated approach to treating each health issue
Tobacco sessation for patients, staff, community and the hospital as an institution
Unit physically placed in the centre of the hospital
Projects developped with surrounding cities and towns
Particular attention to socially disadvantaged groups

15. Role of INPES as HPH network coordinator
Further develop knowledge and understanding of health promotion in the health care setting
Give the national network a framework and struction within witch to develop
Encourage hospitals to engage in health promotion activities
Work with the regional health agencies who are in charge of health care organisation
Communicate about HPH activities and approaches
Nationally
Internationally

16. Thank You! 谢谢