council overview past priorities and recommendations current priorities ◦ promoting equity in...
TRANSCRIPT
Governor’s Interagency Council on Health
Disparities
Christy Hoff and Sierra RotakhinaState Board of Health
August 12,2015
Council Overview
Past Priorities and Recommendations
Current Priorities◦ Promoting Equity in State Policies and Programs◦ Adverse Birth Outcomes
State Partnership Grant
Presentation Overview
2
Established in 2006
Interagency in structure – 17 members
Advisory in nature
Develops recommendations to eliminate health disparities by race/ethnicity and gender
Health Disparities Council
3
Council Overview
Convenes advisory committees to develop recommendations
Promotes health equity across state government
Facilitates communication and collaboration to reduce disparities
Partners with the State Board of Health on Health Impact Reviews
Health Disparities Council
4
Council Overview
Council MembershipChair – Represents the Governor
Consumer Representatives (2) – Appointed by the Governor
Commission on African American Affairs
Commission on Asian Pacific American Affairs
Commission on Hispanic Affairs
American Indian Health Commission
Department of Agriculture
Department of Commerce
Department of Early Learning
Department of Ecology
Department of Health
Department of Social and Health Services
Health Care Authority
Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction
Washington State Board of Health
Workforce Training and Education Coordinating Board
5
Council Overview
EducationHealthcare Workforce Diversity
Health Insurance Coverage
Obesity Diabetes Environmental Exposures
Behavioral Health Poverty Language
Access
Past Priorities
6
Equity in State Policies & Programs
Adverse Birth Outcomes
Current Priorities
7
8
Equity in State Government
TIMELINE
STAKEHOLDERS
RESEARCH
Promoting Equity in Policies & Programs
Equity Promoting Language
9
Promoting Equity in Policies & Programs
Document Content
10
Sample Language
Frameworks and Strategies
Promoting Equity in Policies & Programs
EQUITYEquity Work
11
Promoting Equity in Policies & Programs
Purpose: To create proposed recommendations to eliminate disparities in adverse birth outcomes
6 meetings
15 members & additional contributors
Adverse Birth Outcomes Committee
Adverse Birth Outcomes
12
Discussions
Data, Data, Data
Briefings on Current Activities
Reviewed Literature Findings
Committee Deliberations
13
Prioritization
14
Adverse Birth Outcomes
DOH should conduct a preliminary analysis to identify local communities at high risk.
The Legislature should provide funding to support local communities.
Support should include funding for project implementation, technical assistance, and evaluation.
Support should be prioritized for innovative, culturally-connected projects led by community-based organizations that are trusted among those they serve.
Rec 1: Support Community
15
Adverse Birth Outcomes
The Legislature should increase funding for the First Steps program in order to:
Increase the number of allowable MSS units
Allocate additional units for the postpartum period
Enhance reimbursement for childbirth education
Reinstate additional payments to address performance measures
HCA should seek input from MSS providers, community groups, and maternal and infant health experts in determining the number of units and reimbursement rate.
Rec 2: Enhance First Steps
16
Adverse Birth Outcomes
The Council should create a list of cultural competency trainings and equity impact tools.
State agencies should require employees receive training and incorporate the use of equity tools in decision making.
The Legislature should provide funding to increase capacity for health impact reviews.
Rec 3: Equity in State Gov’t
17
Adverse Birth Outcomes
More Committee Meetings
Additional Recommendations
Council Consideration
December 2015 Report
Current Work
18
Adverse Birth Outcomes
07-13: Community Outreach
13-15: CLAS Standards
State Partnership Grant
19