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Connecting the Dots Using MAPP to Accomplish the Goals of Live Well, San Diego! County of San Diego Health and Human Services Wilma Wooten, M.D., M.P.H.

Live Well, San Diego! 10-year strategy to achieve health, safe, and thriving communities A countywide plan with participation across County groups and with the community MAPP is a tool to engage the community in developing strategies that address Live Well, San Diego! goals

Fulfill Op Plan Objectives Promote collaboration and transparency by developing region-specific community engagement plans – Seeking community input – Establishing action for Live Well, San Diego!

Accreditation Readiness The MAPP process is used in developing Community Health Improvement Plans (CHIPs) CHIPs are one of three documents required to apply for national Public Health Accreditation

Mobilizing for Action through Planning and Partnerships: what is it and why should we care? County of San Diego Health and Human Services Tamara Bannan, M.P.H.

Overview  What is MAPP  Overview of the Process  Importance to You

What is MAPP? A community-wide strategic planning process for improving public health. A method to help communities prioritize public health issues, identify resources for addressing them, and take action.

MAPP Overview

Organize for Success/Partnership Development Plan a MAPP process that Builds commitment Engages participants Uses participants’ time well Results in a plan that can be successfully implemented

Visioning Vision and values statements provide focus purpose direction

The Four Assessments Forces of Change Local Public Health System Community Themes & Strengths Community Health Status

Identify Strategic Issues, Formulate Goals & Strategies

Action Cycle EvaluatePlan Implement

3 Common Challenges 1.Resource limitations Staff Time Financial 2.Loss of momentum 3.System partners leave implementation to LHD

Ensuring Success Leadership support Focus on system throughout process Leveraging partner resources (e.g. business community) Neutral facilitators Clear goals, objectives, action plans, and accountability Money follows good planning

Not just an assessment process Not just a planning process Not just an agency process MAPP is Unique

The MAPP Paradigm Shift

Three Keys to MAPP Strategic Thinking Community Driven Process Focus on the Local Public Health System

MCOs Home Health Parks Economic Development Mass Transit Employers Nursing Homes Mental Health Drug Treatment Civic Groups CHCs Laboratories Hospitals EMS Community Centers Doctors Health Department Local Public Health System Faith Organizations Philanthropist Elected Officials Tribal Health Schools Police Fire Corrections Environmental Health

Benefits: A.K.A. What’s in it for You? MAPP can incorporate planning and assessment needs of a variety of program areas. MAPP assessments provide useful data for your program. MAPP provides strategic direction to ensure that programs and partners are aiming for shared goals. MAPP helps create better community oriented programs. MAPP enables programs to develop stronger project proposals.