1. HIA Community of Practice
June 15, 2015
Washington, DC
Amber Lenhart, Jessica Solomon Fisher, Sandra Whitehead, and Bridget Kerner

2. Welcome to Washington, DC!
Welcome and Introduction
Jessica Solomon Fisher-NACCHO
Amber Lenhart, Health Impact Project
Member Introductions:
Name, LHD
HIA experience
Most interesting place you’ve ever been

3. LHDs Participating in HIA Nationally

4. NACCHO’s HIA Program
Since 2010, NACCHO has supported HIA practice among 17 LHDs in 14 states by providing funding, technical assistance, mentorship opportunities, and training
Thirteen were paired with an experienced mentor that provided additional training, assistance and guidance over the project period.

5. Location of HIA Capacity Building Sites

6. NACCHO’s Community of Practice Model

7. Purpose of the Community of Practice
Promote the use of HIA at LHDs through a peer-to- peer collaborative environment.
Provide LHDs an opportunity to improve and shape the HIA field nationwide.

8. Purpose of the Community of Practice
Share relevant information and innovative models of practice and lessons learned.
Increase access to technical assistance, webinars, and other educational information or skill building opportunities.

9. Community of Practice Roles
CoP Participant’s Role
Take ownership of the CoP mission and work plan
Design and create needed HIA resources as defined by members
Share experiences through mentoring and participating in the development of comprehensive examples and materials
NACCHO’s Role
Provide a framework and platform for the group
Facilitate and support members to execute the work plan
Monitor and track progress
Disseminate and share CoP resources, materials and best practices

10. CoP Charter
Community rules and norms
Mission
Goals
Commitment

11. Work Plan Issues identified by members for further discussion:
LHD practitioner’s guide for rapid HIA
Templates for each phase of HIA
Process evaluation measures
Community engagement tools and standards
Communication with different audience
Sustainability of HIA practice at LHDs