PHN Toolbox Meeting
03.07.2012
By JBH
Leader’s Guide
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XIV.
Changed background and introduction flow. Added distinct introduction; Background and
introduction is not new materials, but added a brief overview followed by an introduction.
Hilary added page numbers for clarity.
Will note that this is a revision or the “2012 version”, emphasizing its current state. Will
emphasize that the 2012 edition is based on previous materials, emphasize updates. Will
begin with “This 2012 edition is BASED on…”
Will add to give credit where credit is due (KRISP, IPHNA). Not Just Group or the University
Want to add information on generational learning styles, include information on
generational learning styles as well as expanding cultural competency to include diversity in
generations. Information could not be found previously, but Julie Beth will look for a video
that explains the millennial’s learning styles. Students hold up signs describing what they
are actually doing in class—emphasized need for entertainment.
Also, Julie Beth to look for an article from Harvard that explains competence gap between
older generation and younger generation nurses.
Betty is going to look for her resources as well.
Most changes were made on page 4, where a more generic web-based learning style was
incorporated. Encourage using internet resources, etc. Will strike “ most important piece is
to enjoy the experience.” Eliminate this completely.
On page 5-6, would like to add new references for learning styles and generational
difference.
Will also need to change leader information where they are instructed to contact an IDPH
official for help; need to make this non-Illinois specific.
Noted some differences in Leader’s guide on IDPH site than KRISP documents; need to be
sure that Leader’s guide and Introduction and IN SYNC with each other! Hilary added to
KRISP website to reflect most recent changes.
Summarized the pieces of the toolbox as: Introduction to whole thing, Modules I, II, III and
IV, and Leader’s guide; a total of six pieces.
Summarized changes to make: Julie Beth will use track changes to make more generalized,
add adult learning principles, find you tube video and Harvard study, and Betty will also
look for U of WA materials.
Getting Started with the PHN Toolbox” section
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Want to make this more generalized rather than Illinois-specific. Julie Beth will go through
and take out Illinois-specific references, such as IDPH or IPHNA. Should refer to “State
Section Leaders” or those who organize Public Health planning and assessment in an
individual state.
Will avoid state-specific information and instruct to “Check with your administrative
department” or a more broad direction. Debated the pros and cons of being too generic, but
agreed that it should not be Illinois-specific.
Leadership guide is fairly specific to Illinois; will need to consider not using all Illinoisexamples, and become more vague. Instead of IPLAN, say “or your state equivalent” or
MAPP or “your state board of health of HHS”. Need to focus on equivalents, generalized
state guides.
Julie Beth will go through and make these generic changes.
Mentor’s
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III.
Regarding mentor piece, used to say “PHN Toolbox committee will serve as mentors”. But
now, this is not the case. Not all members of IPHNA are familiar with the toolbox, and
therefore could not serve as mentors. Perhaps this would make a good student project? It
used to be that you had to be an IPHA member to become a mentor. Now, this is no longer
the case. Perhaps we could reach out to students at the U of I to take part, be mentors, and
get involved. This is something to really investigate.
Not sure if this group has “buy in” to this project, but it has not really been presented. Will
have to pitch it and see
Initially, members were trained as mentors, and the committees behind them were “back
ups”. Now, not sure how members are being trained or who is using the material. A lot of
promotional use is going to have to take place, and Allerton meeting would be a great place
to start.
Citations, references
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Have Julie Beth update references on adult learning. Go through, and look for new
references or updates or existing references. Check viability of links, see if new changes
have been made.
Betty is going to look for her resources as well to see if she has anything to add.
References made to “2002 pilot study”. Want to add clarification to explain what the pilot
study was, where it was, etc. Make this explicitly clear, that the pilot was 2002, and who
participated. Then, decided that less is better, so either make this explicitly clear or get rid
of it. Group decided to eliminate this reference.
Look at references made, and consider eliminating them is they are not needed. If needed,
update them if newer version exists. Again, be careful of Illinois-specific guidelines or
references.
Introduction is on IPHA website, not KRISP website. IDPH Toolbox link click on modules,
will also show introduction.
Module III
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IV.
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VII.
VIII.
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XII.
XIII.
XIV.
Added revision date; emphasize new revision and updates.
Second page: reference to Eddleman, IPDH references. These are fine, but can we update or
get rid or any other references? Want to add Barnie Turnock’s new book information. Hilary
Kirk will spearhead this.
Many references need updating; at minimum, need to update retrieval date.
Many changes to school structures that might need to be reflected in this module. Hilary
will work on FQHC references and ICPHA. Fifth on the list—see what’s more current,
change definition to a FQHC, etc. Check with HRSA.
Julie to update all retrieval dates. Check Swanson reference to see if new update is
available.
Cornell reference may need to be eliminated. But, the local access website had state-bystate listings and can be utilized.
Discussed “ Look alike” structures. Hilary will expand this and make it more
understandable and Julie Beth will assist as needed.
Third section was change to reflect new numbers for 2012 and administrative code was
found to be current. IPLAN information is current, but again—this is all IL specific and may
need to make this more generalized. Need to think about how to disseminate this
information in a non-IL-specific way! Can use Illinois as an EXAMPLE, but it should not be the
“ultimate” or only descriptor.
Julie Beth to go to ASTHO site to get info on LHD structures. Want to expand on various
structures and outlines in terms of structures. Illinois should be used as an example, not the
end-all-be-all.
Bernard’s text might have more information on structures, and should be pursued.
Should emphasize directing participants to their OWN state department’s website to get
state-specific information. Want study guide question to be broad, not just IL-specific. Julie
Beth might add new resources if found.
Would like to talk about accreditation and strategic planning as well as funding. These issues
are relevant and need attention! Will add to the module. Using Barney’s latest book, Hilary
will add information. Might consider having a brief reference to SAAB on “Local health
agencies” section. Strategic planning should be addressed here. Using IL as an example.
Need to parse out certification vs. accreditation vs. licensure. Generically, discuss these
three terms and then add how these relate to PH.
Discussed accreditation of LHDs. IL uniquely accredits their LHDs. Differences among states
were discussed. WA has PH standards. Seems that is must be broad, so use standards, can
use IL accreditation as an EXAMPLE. Title this section more broad than just certification,
possibly “designations”. Pat and Robin will tackle this piece. It will be small, and there will be
links.
Will meet again in 2 weeks and discuss module IV. The next meeting will be from 10:30-12 on March
26th.
Modules I and II seem to be in good shape. However, still need to discuss who will host this after KRISP
ends, how CEUs will be administered/granted, and copyright issues.