Documents
Topic: IT Strategy
Public Health Informatics Profile Toolkit
11/30/2009
The need for public health agencies to electronically exchange information with our stakeholders is growing, and the expectations for high levels of service require modernization of many of our information systems by making them integrated, interoperable, and standards-based. For public health to become an important player in health care reform, public health agencies will need to upgrade their systems in order to be an equal partner in health information exchange initiatives with the private health care sector (HITECH funding may support the development of this type of exchange). Conducting a readiness assessment for your organization can provide useful information for planning purposes, and can become a motivator for change within your organization. The Public Health Informatics Profile Toolkit is meant to serve as a guide that you can use to create a comprehensive summary of your agency´s current and projected information system needs and opportunities.
The Value of Health IT in Improving Population Health and Transforming Public Health Practice
11/30/2009
This paper introduces key elements of the current federal policy and financial incentives that are elevating public health and population health issues to levels of awareness unprecedented in this country. It also includes action steps that senior leaders in public health can take to capitalize on these historic opportunities.
Public Health & Electronic Health Information Exchange: A Guide To Local Agency Leadership
11/30/2009
This guide provides an introduction to basic concepts that might be relevant to local health departments considering a more active role in developing electronic health information exchange within their jurisdictions. The guide reflects the experiences and insights gained from one local health department taking a leadership role within their community, particularly within the context of coalition development.
Slides from HITECH Webcast Sept. 29, 2009
9/29/2009
Presentation slides from the PHII Webcast ”e-Health and Public Health: Understanding the Implications of HITECH and e-Health Transformation for Health Departments”, presented on Sept. 29, 2009. Speakers included: Kelly Cronin, MPH, representing the Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology; Dr. Martin LaVenture, representing the Minnesota Department of Health; and Dr. Arthur Davidson, representing Denver Health.
Using Informatics to Impact Public Health Practice – Excerpts from ”The Big Picture”
11/1/2007
Evaluation toolkit for integrated health information systems
2/9/2007
The Evaluation Toolkit was developed as a tool for evaluating public health information systems.
Assessment of Childhood Obesity Information Needs: Findings from Stakeholder Interviews
8/31/2006
The Big Picture: Developing an Enterprise View of Public Health Information Systems
8/31/2005
A Collaboration to Develop a Logical Design for Public Health Laboratory Information Management Systems
5/31/2005
Journal of Public Health Management and Practice: Supplement
11/30/2004
November 2004 Supplement Special Issue Focus: Integrating Child Health Information Systems
All Systems Go: Up-front planning sets the stage for a successful information systems project
5/31/2004
Developing a Charter for a Collaborative Requirements Project
5/31/2004
A Collaboration to develop laboratory information management system requirements
5/31/2004
Integrated Child Health Information Systems: An update on the status and near-term future of information systems that consolidate information about the multiple health care services a child receives
5/31/2004
Guiding principles for effective health information systems
4/30/2004
Batteries Not Included: Understanding the total cost of ownership for a commercial off-the shelf public health laboratory information management system
4/30/2004
Towards Measuring Value: An evaluation framework for public health information systems
3/31/2004
Putting Training on Track: Surveys of local public health agencies show that time and budget compete with a growing need for informatics learning
3/31/2004
Integration of Newborn Screening and Genetic Service Systems with other Maternal and Child Health Systems: A sourcebook for planning and development
6/30/2003
