1. The Undergirding of Public Health Systems: Public Health Workforce Presented by Suzanne R. Hawley, PhD, MPH on behalf of the KS-PHWFD-CC

2. Public Health in Kansas As of March 2011: – 97 of 105 counties experienced shortages of primary care doctors – 99 had a shortage of dentists – 101 had a shortage of mental health professionals. Public health agencies in Kansas tend to be understaffed and underfunded. –Kansas: 63 public health workers per 100,000 population –National: 158 per 100,000 population

3. Public Health Funding in Kansas Nationwide, most public health funding has increased slightly, but Kansas’s state and federal funding has decreased. Yet the responsibilities of Kansas public health workers are just as great as those of workers with many more resources. Federal Public Health Funding

4. Accreditation of Public Health National Public Health Performance Standards (Local, State, National) Based on the 10 Essential Services Accreditation

5. Supporting Public Health in Kansas Less money. More to do. Fewer workers. How can the system continue to preserve the health of the public? Simple answer: help the system and workforce find resources available, and show them how to use those resources best. Partnerships and collaborations are necessary. These must be supported by leadership at all levels.

6. 2011-2015 Framework Organization Process Vision Develop a trained Public Health Workforce that delivers effective and efficient public health services... Vision to improve health outcomes In Kansas. Kansas Public Health Workforce Development Coordinating Committee (KS-PHWFD-CC)

7. NACCHO KAC CDC KSNA NLN SLU KSU WSU KUMC- KC/AHEC KHI KPHA KALHD KDHE KUMC- Wichita KUMC (plans of School of Public Health ) Kansas Practice-Based Research Network Kansas Practice-Based Research Network KPH WDCC Members KUMC-W: University of Kansas Medical Center-Wichita KUMC-KC/AHEC: University of Kansas Medical Center-KC (AHEC is based under KC outreach) KSU: Kansas State University WSU: Wichita State University KDHE: Kansas Dept of Health and Environment KALHD: Kansas Association of Local Health Departments KPHA: Kansas Public Health Association KHI: Kansas Health Institute KPH WDCC Members KUMC-W: University of Kansas Medical Center-Wichita KUMC-KC/AHEC: University of Kansas Medical Center-KC (AHEC is based under KC outreach) KSU: Kansas State University WSU: Wichita State University KDHE: Kansas Dept of Health and Environment KALHD: Kansas Association of Local Health Departments KPHA: Kansas Public Health Association KHI: Kansas Health Institute Public Health Systems Group Public Health Systems Group Technical Assistance for Public Health Practice overlaps training and research (e.g KPHLI, CPH, MPH capstone, etc.) Public Health Practice O O Organization

8. 2011-2015 Framework Organization Process Vision Develop a trained Public Health Workforce that delivers effective and efficient public health services... Vision to improve health outcomes In Kansas. Kansas Public Health Workforce Development Coordinating Committee (KS-PHWFD-CC)

9. 10 Essential Services/ PHAB Domains Public Health Accreditation 10 Essential Services/ PHAB Domains Public Health Accreditation O O Framework Integrate accreditation standards into training

10. 2011-2015 Framework Organization Process Vision Develop a trained Public Health Workforce that delivers effective and efficient public health services... Vision to improve health outcomes In Kansas. Kansas Public Health Workforce Development Coordinating Committee (KS-PHWFD-CC)

11. Develop a trained Public Health Workforce that delivers effective and efficient public health services to improve Health outcomes in Kansas 2011-2015 O O Process

13. Kansas Public Health Workforce Development Framework Organization Process Central Coordinated Planning Efficient Use of Limited Resources Partnership of Practice Community and Training Providers

14. Virtual Career Ladder KS-Train LMS Conferences/Workshops University Credit: Training Programs Core Public Health Kansas Public Health Leadership Institute Degree Programs (BA, BSN, MSN, MPH, etc )

15. Public Health Workforce Academic/Practice Partnerships KU Kansas State WSU Washburn Key KS Universities Kansas Heath Institute KDHE Kansas Local Health Dept Kansas Public Health Association PH Workforce Development Committee Kansas Health Foundation PH LinksGovt. PHPH Resources KDEM ACMHCK SRS Dept of Educ KHAKHPA Dept of Aging Additional PH Partners KDOA Collaborative Leadership ProcessContent