Plan Framework
The following framework for the strategic plan was developed from review of the planning session
discussions. The framework is comprised of four areas of focus: Core Work, Partnerships, Capacity and
Presence/Visibility.
Goal I: Core Work
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Increase the impact of CHIE products and services by clearly defining their purposes, standardizing project
selection criteria, improving community engagement strategies, and monitoring project outputs and
outcomes.
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Clearly define the types of products and services provided and their intended purposes.
Clearly articulate criteria and methodology for selecting Health Impact Assessments (HIAs).
Clearly define community engagement strategies for each type of project and at specific time points in the process;
identify and track measures of community engagement.
Apply selection criteria to identify three priority HIA topics annually in collaboration with Center for Health Equity (CHE) Data
Advisory Board (DAB).
Develop and implement Results-Based-Accountability framework for HIAs conducted by CHIE. Framework will include metrics for tracking HIA process,
community engagement, and outcomes.
Conduct at least one HIA annually.
Conduct at least one additional non-HIA project annually.
Write-up and submit results of all HIAs and other projects to peer-reviewed journals for publication.
Goal II: Partnerships
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Develop effective relationships with other programs within DPH and external to DPH, including other LA County departments and relevant community-based organizations
(CBOs), in order to increase the reach and relevance of our work.
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Explore mutual benefits of internal and external relationships in terms of how they can improve CHIEs work and how that
work can benefit internal and external partners.
Conduct outreach meetings with Service Planning Area (SPA)-based staff to share what CHIE does, how it could benefit work in the SPAs, and how SPA staff and their community partners can be engaged in CHIE work.
Conduct outreach meetings with County Departments relevant to prioritized HIA topics.
Track engagement and satisfaction of internal and external partners with CHIE work.
Goal III: Capacity
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Identify resources and staffing needs required to enhance CHIEs long-term impact and seek internal and external support to meet needs.
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Track/identify numbers and types of projects CHIE currently must turn down due to lack of staffing and other resources.
Determine resources and staffing needed to be responsive to all potential projects.
Justify additional staffing needs to DPH leadership for inclusion in next annual
Department budget.
Identify additional non-staff resource needs (e.g., data, software, gift card incentives, food and logistical support from CBOs) and develop strategy for seeking foundation support for these resources.
Develop criteria for the types of external project-specific funding that would align with CHIE strategic goals.
Identify professional development needs and establish professional development goals for CHIE staff in order to enhance the quality of CHIE products and services.
Goal IV: Presence/Visibility
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Increase CHIE's visibility both internally and externally by making products more accessible and website more user-friendly.
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Regularly update CHIE web site to make it more user friendly and engaging to internal and external audiences.
Actively promote updated web site within the department and
health agency.
Train CHIE staff in use of InDesign to make
products look more visually appealing.
Develop templates for brief versions of HIA reports that are more accessible to the public.
Strategic Plan Document
You can view our full strategic plan here.
