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Because the instrument is fairly lengthy <strong>and</strong> may initially appear daunting, the convening<br />

organizations should carefully consider the approach for conducting the assessment.<br />

<strong>The</strong> following questions should be considered:<br />

1. How can we share materials with participants, so that they are fully prepared for<br />

the discussions, but are not overwhelmed by a lot <strong>of</strong> material?<br />

2. How can we structure the discussions so that we get maximum participation<br />

without being burdensome to participants’ calendars?<br />

3. How do we structure the discussions so that we go through the assessment<br />

instrument in a timely <strong>and</strong> efficient manner, but also allow for open discussion?<br />

Phase 3:<br />

LOCAL PUBLIC HEALTH SYSTEM ASSESSMENT<br />

T<br />

ips from the field:<br />

• Be sure to inform all participants <strong>of</strong> the 10 Essential Public Health<br />

Services.<br />

• Be aware that speed can pick up as participants become familiar<br />

with the instrument <strong>and</strong> the process for responding.<br />

• Consider starting with an Essential Service or indicator that the<br />

group may view as “easy” or more straightforward.<br />

For ideas <strong>and</strong> different approaches to these three questions, see the tip sheet on<br />

“Organizing the LPHSA” (page 49).<br />

During this step, you should also begin identifying <strong>and</strong> selecting representatives from<br />

organizations that contribute to the delivery <strong>of</strong> the 10 Essential Public Health Services<br />

<strong>and</strong> the health <strong>and</strong> well-being <strong>of</strong> the population. Existing coalitions or community<br />

committees can provide a good starting point for convening the appropriate partners.<br />

Other participants can include the local board <strong>of</strong> health, hospitals, social service<br />

providers, environmental organizations, community-based organizations, the business<br />

community, the faith community, representatives from the state level, <strong>and</strong> many others.<br />

Try to strike a good balance between a manageable number <strong>of</strong> participants <strong>and</strong> a<br />

broadly representative group. More participants can be used if the group is broken into<br />

smaller subcommittees to discuss specific Essential Services. As you plan meetings, keep<br />

in mind that groups with more than 20-25 individuals can be unwieldy. See the<br />

“Facilitation within the <strong>MAPP</strong> Process” tip sheet (page 111) <strong>and</strong> the “Guidance for<br />

Participant Identification” tip sheet (page 106) located in the Tip Sheet Index for<br />

suggestions on facilitation <strong>and</strong> participant selection.<br />

User Notes:<br />

Phase 3:<br />

LOCAL PUBLIC HEALTH<br />

SYSTEM ASSESSMENT<br />

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