PHF E-News: News for Public Health (February 2017)

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Date: 2/22/2017

News, resources, tools, and information on performance management, quality improvement, and workforce development to improve the quality and performance of your organization and the health of your community.

PHF E-News: News for Public Health

New TRAIN Learning Network Platform Goes Live

Learners can now access the new TRAIN Learning Network platform to find quality courses on more than 60 health-related topics at www.train.org. Built with extensive input and feedback from the health workforce, the new platform features a user-friendly design and intuitive functionality. Explore the exciting new features of the TRAIN Learning Network today.

Hospitals Honored for Partnerships to Improve Local Community Health

The Public Health Foundation (PHF) announced the inaugural winners of the Future of Population Health Award, which recognizes exemplary practice by hospitals and health systems that are collaborating with public health departments and other community partners on health improvement strategies and implementation efforts. Find out which organizations are the 2016 awardees.

Spotlight on Public Health Improvement: SIPOC+CM+CE

Try out the SIPOC+CM+CE Collection Form this month, an advanced quality improvement tool that identifies major elements of the core processes of an organization: Suppliers, Inputs, Process, Outputs, Customers, Constraints, Measures, Competitors, and Expectations. Find this and resources that can help with your organization's strategic planning in the Public Health Improvement Resource Center.

Pennsylvania Launches TRAIN Learning Network Site

The Pennsylvania Department of Health (PA DOH) and Pennsylvania Emergency Management Agency (PEMA) have partnered to launch TRAIN PA , the state’s new TRAIN Learning Network site. TRAIN PA offers state and local agencies in Pennsylvania an opportunity to work closely together on professional training and education priorities within public health. Learn more about how the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania is maximizing its benefits from becoming the latest affiliate to launch TRAIN.

Cheyenne, Wyoming to Host 2017 TRAIN Learning Network Annual Meeting

The TRAIN Learning Network Annual Meeting provides an opportunity to share information, tools, and resources related to workforce training and development. The 2017 meeting is sponsored by PHF and TRAIN’s technology partner, KMI Learning, and is hosted this year by the Wyoming Department of Health. Representatives from TRAIN’s 29 Affiliates, as well as from agencies and organizations that focus on workforce training and development in the public health, healthcare, and preparedness sectors are invited to attend. Are you interested in attending the 2017 TRAIN Learning Network Annual Meeting? Contact PHF’s TRAIN team by March 17, 2017.

Mark Your Calendar: Upcoming Events

Academic Health Department Learning Community Meeting –

New River Academic Health Department
March 7, 2017 from 1-2pm EST
Learn more and register today.

Association for Community Health Improvement

2017 National Conference

March 9-11, 2017 in Denver, CO
Learn more and register today.

Spring 2017 Open Forum for Quality Improvement in Public Health

April 20-21, 2017 in New Orleans, LA

Learn more and register by March 14.

Public Health Improvement Training 2017
June 13-14, 2017 in Albuquerque, NM

Submit an abstract by February 28, 2017 .
Learn more and register today.

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