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a. Authorize the extension of the County of Monterey Health Department (MCHD) 2018-2022 Strategic Plan by two Fiscal Years for a new term of FY 2018 - FY 2024; and
b. Authorize the extension of the MCHD 2014-2018 Community Health Improvement Plan by six Fiscal Years for a new term of FY 2014 - FY 2024.
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RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the County of Monterey Board of Supervisors:
a. Authorize the extension of the County of Monterey Health Department (MCHD) 2018-2022 Strategic Plan by two Fiscal Years for a new term of FY 2018 - FY 2024; and
b. Authorize the extension of the MCHD 2014-2018 Community Health Improvement Plan by six Fiscal Years for a new term of FY 2014 - FY 2024.
SUMMARY/DISCUSSION:
Local health departments must maintain up-to-date Strategic Plans and Community Health Improvement Plans (CHIP) approved by their local governing board when submitting accreditation or reaccreditation documents to the National Public Health Accreditation Board (PHAB). If the plans do not have current dates, PHAB will reject the plans, resulting in a loss of the local health department's accreditation or reaccreditation, and have to begin the application process again. According to PHAB, a Strategic Plan must set the direction for the organization and, through a common understanding of the mission, vision, goals, and objectives, provide a template for all staff and stakeholders to make decisions that move the organization forward. A CHIP is a long-term, systemic effort to address public health problems based on the results of community health assessment activities and the community health improvement process. Both plans are typically updated every three to five years.
The PHAB is recognizing the delays experienced by local health departments in strategy implementation for core plans, such as a Strategic Plan and a CHIP, due to COVID-19 response activities. It has provided opportunities to extend core document time frames to recognize this challenge....
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