[Audio] Good Morning I'm LaToya Hartsfield the Community Outreach Coordinator with the state health department. Today I'm sharing our team charter to guide our community engagement and services. Our community outreach staff is dedicated to getting health department programs and services to those who need them most. We understand the influence that our outreach efforts can have on public health and strive to improve health equity and access to health information. Our goals include developing partnerships creating educational opportunities and sharing our services with the public. I look forward to sharing more about our program initiatives..
[Audio] As Project Management Coordinator I am responsible for ensuring the successful planning execution and delivery of projects within the organization. To that end the Community Outreach Team has drawn up a Team Charter to provide a solid structure and guiding principles to guarantee effective project management and positive outcomes. This charter acts as the basis to unite our efforts stimulate cooperation and provide superior project management services..
[Audio] Our community outreach team is devoted to boosting public health and health equity. We work intimately with program teams local groups and heads of the local area to answer the various needs of our community. Our work is determined by organizational goals and accomplished through consistent development stakeholder inclusion and cross-functional partnership. We are straightforward and answerable for our work routinely detailing on project standing and results. As the climate evolves we stay adjustable and adaptable altering our project plans as required to react to changing necessities. In this manner we are attempting to guarantee our activities are open and address the issues of our community..
[Audio] Andrew Carnegie's words emphasize the strength of collaboration and the possibility of achieving a shared objective when a group unites. The Community Outreach Team of the state health department works towards that goal and aims to build a healthier equitable society by furthering the mission of the state health department and encouraging positive changes to close the gap between health outcomes and reduce disparities. To meet this objective the Team adheres to its Charter Tenets which mandate trust accountability community engagement and the development of strategies to encourage health education and outreach..
[Audio] It is essential to set a strong foundation for successful project delivery. Our Community Outreach Team utilizes a project-centered approach collaboration and communication risk management continuous improvement and accountability and transparency. We prioritize understanding and responding to the unique needs assets and priorities of the communities we serve and seek to engage community members and stakeholders as active partners in our efforts. With this commitment to these five tenets we can ensure the success of our outreach initiatives and prioritize health equality throughout our state..
[Audio] We recognize that a project-centered approach is important for successful initiatives at the state health department. Therefore we prioritize involving project stakeholders by collaborating with sponsors team members and end-users to understand their requirements worries and achievement standards. Additionally we seek to detect and actively address any project limitations like timeline budget resources and organizational regulations. This enables us to guarantee that our projects are successful and effective..
[Audio] As a team working towards Community Outreach collaboration and communication are imperative for reaching our objectives and goals. Chadwick Killans is our project manager keeping us on track and advancing our efforts. David Helloman is our business analyst using data to analyze our progress and direct our decisions. Their collective expertise allows us to be strategic and effective. Next Slide Please!.
[Audio] Our community outreach program's third tenet is risk management. It is important to be proactive in recognizing potential risks that could impede the project's progress. These risks may be technical financial resource or organization-related. Risk assessment tools such as probability-impact matrices or risk ranking techniques can be used to evaluate the probability and impact of each risk. Developing risk mitigation strategies allows us to set out detailed plans with concrete actions responsibilities and timetables enabling us to maximize the outreach program's impact while handling any potential risks effectively..
[Audio] It is essential to regularly review our projects for effectiveness analyze lessons learned and implement best practices for continuous improvement. Taking a holistic approach to the evaluation and review process helps to guarantee that our strategies are effective resources are efficiently utilized and desired impact is achieved..
[Audio] We value accountability and transparency in our work at the state health department. Our priority is the well-being of our community and we strive to act with honesty transparency and responsibility. We ensure this commitment by communicating with stakeholders making inclusive decisions and providing detailed reports. Our dedication to these principles allows us to continually learn and enhance our practices..
[Audio] Our team charter is essential in helping us achieve our vision. By ensuring we all share the same values and commitments we can better handle complicated public health issues and make decisions that take the community into account. With this established framework in place we can maintain strong connections effectively deliver outreach and promote a better healthier world. Through collective dedication to these ideals we can guarantee future projects succeed foster better relationships and ultimately give everyone a better future..
[Audio] At the end of our presentation I'd like to share some resources with you to further your knowledge on public health and health equality. Brownson and others (2009) conducted a study on evidence-based public health and Minnesota has a health equity website with insightful information. Additionally Roussos and Fawcett (2000) reviewed collaborative partnerships and their advantages in community health. If you need further information or have any questions please don't hesitate to contact me at the email provided. Thank you for attending and learning more about public health and health equality..