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Kansas Partnership for Improving Community Health
and www.KansasHealthMatters.org
Topeka, Kansas • January 25, 2012
Robert F. St. Peter, M.D.
Kansas Health Institute
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Why Is This Effort Important?
True public/private partnership: Public health and health care Private sector, government and
non-governmental organizations Addresses real issues Custom-fit solution designed by users
and partners Action-oriented
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What Challenges DoesKansas Health Matters Address?
IRS Requirements
Non-profitHospitals
Community HealthNeeds Assessment
(with PH input)
Public Health AccreditationRequirements
Health Departments
Community Health Assessment
Community HealthImprovement Plan
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KS Health Matters
Finding A Common Solution
IRS Requirements
Non-profitHospitals
Community HealthNeeds Assessment
(with PH input)
Public Health AccreditationRequirements
Health Departments
Community Health Assessment
Community HealthImprovement Plan
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KS Health Matters
KHI
KDHE
KALHD
KAMU
KHFUnited Way
KU
KHA
Kansas Partnership for Improving Community Health (Kan-PICH)
IRS Requirements
Non-profitHospitals
Community HealthNeeds Assessment
(with PH input)
Public Health AccreditationRequirements
Health Departments
Community Health Assessment
Community HealthImprovement Plan
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Collaboration to Fulfill Mutual Goals
In March 2011, the Kansas Hospital Association and
the Kansas Association of Local Health Departments signed a joint resolution that encourages local
health departments and hospitals to work together in conducting community health assessments and
community health improvement plans.
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Kansas Heath Matters Quick Facts
Developer: Healthy Communities Institute (University of California - Berkeley)
Kansas partners: KHI, KHA, KDHE, KHF, KALHD, KAMU, KU, United Way of the Plains
Funding: Kansas Health Foundation, KDHE and CDC System development (KS-specific content): $75,000 Annual fees: $90,000
Project Timeline: Initiate
Contract
Aug 2011
Soft Launch
Dec 2011
Data Population& Facilitator Training
Q4 2011
Public Launch
Jan 2012
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Kansas Health Matters in a Nutshell
Support process of community health assessment/improvement, action-oriented: One-stop source of information and data
• Counties• Regions• State
Promising practices Evaluation and Tracking (Healthy People 2020)
Learn about important issues Identify possible improvements Collaborate for positive change
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What Does It Actually Do? A fully configured and hosted website
tailored to a “community” Integrated view of content
Health and Quality of Life Indicators (100+) Promising Practices (1,000+) Local Resources (e.g., 2-1-1 Kansas) News Event Calendar Feature Stories Surveys Literature and Education Materials
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What is Unique to This Initiative?
True public/private partnership One-stop data and resource
repository for community health More than just “numbers”
Focus on action (e.g., promising practices, local resources)
Local, regional and state dimensions
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Contact Information
Kansas Health Institute212 Eighth Ave., Suite 300
Topeka, KS 66603Phone: (785) 233- 5443Website: www.khi.org
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Information for policy makers. Health for Kansans.
Kansas Health Institute