Apply quality improvement (QI) principles to health department surveillance, prevention, education, and mitigation initiatives in response to the threat of environmental health challenges.
Drawing upon tested process improvement techniques, a PHF performance improvement expert will guide the health department team in identifying and resolving barriers to efficient systems related to management of vector-borne diseases and other environmental health threats. The service incorporates the use of QI tools into the following action steps:
“PHF really helped us turn the corner for mosquito control.”
Scott Meador, Vector Control Supervisor Tulsa Health Department (OK)
- Assisting health department staff in mapping the current state of existing systems.
- Guiding the team in mapping the desired future state.
- Identifying opportunities to streamline steps, remove bottlenecks, and cut waste.
- Helping to prioritize action steps through facilitated discussion.
- Project planning for implementation.
Duration: Varies