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David P Eisenman1, Rachel M Adams1, Cathy M Lang1
1David P. Eisenman, Rachel M. Adams, Cathy M. Lang, Michael Prelip, Alina Dorian, and Deborah Glik are with the Community Health Sciences Department, University of California, Los Angeles Fielding School of Public Health, Los Angeles. Joie Acosta is with the RAND Corporation, Arlington, VA. Matthew Chinman is with the RAND Corporation, Pittsburgh, PA.
American Journal of Public Health
|September 28, 2018
Summary
Local health departments improved their emergency preparedness by using the Getting To Outcomes approach. Staff reported enhanced capacities for implementing evidence-based programs, with a new guide available online.
Area of Science:
- Public Health
- Emergency Management
- Program Implementation Science
Background:
- Local health departments face challenges in translating evidence-based programs into practice, particularly in emergency preparedness.
- Effective implementation strategies are crucial for enhancing community resilience during public health emergencies.
Purpose of the Study:
- To assess the impact of the Getting To Outcomes approach on local health department capacities for emergency preparedness.
- To evaluate the effectiveness of a structured implementation methodology in improving evidence-based program translation.
Main Methods:
- The Getting To Outcomes approach was utilized to guide local health departments.
- Capacity building involved systematic planning, resource allocation, and outcome evaluation.
- Post-intervention evaluation assessed reported changes in staff capacities.
Main Results:
- Local health department staff reported significant improvements in their capacities to translate and implement evidence-based programs.
- The Getting To Outcomes approach facilitated a structured process for enhancing emergency preparedness.
Conclusions:
- The Getting To Outcomes approach is an effective strategy for building local health department capacity in emergency preparedness.
- Enhanced implementation capacity can lead to improved community resilience and public health outcomes.
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