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Technical Assistance
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Training Resources for Users
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What Technical Assistance Resources Are Available?
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Various products and resources are available to assist state and local public health systems and governing bodies in their assessment process:
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Glossary - provides further detail
regarding terminology and acronyms used within the three instruments.
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User Guide - a document with instructions for use of the three NPHPSP instruments.
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Frequently Asked Questions - provides responses to frequently asked questions.
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PowerPoint presentation - assists public health leaders in educating others about the NPHPSP assessment process.
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MAPP - a community strategic planning process that includes four assessments -
one of which uses the NPHPSP local instrument - and guides communities through a
health improvement process. Online at www.naccho.org
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On-line technical assistance resources for quality improvement - an on-line document providing Internet links
to a variety of resources that NPHPSP user can access in their efforts to improve performance in each Essential
Service. See:
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Educational materials - folders, fact sheets, and other promotional materials that can
assist public health leaders in initiating the NPHPSP assessment process in their state or
community.
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CDC Help Line - a help line with direct access to CDC staff supporting the NPHPSP.
Contact: 1-800-PHPPO49 (1-800-747-7649) or phpsp@cdc.gov.
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What Training Activities Are Available?
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Direct training - CDC and NPHPSP partners can provide on-site orientation and
training to states supporting statewide implementation of the NPHPSP instruments.
The logistics of the training can be determined based on the needs of the state.
Different formats, such as satellite videoconferencing, regional meetings, or a
statewide orientation conference, can be considered.
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NPHPSP Training Workshop - Local liaisons in state health departments, public
health institute representatives, and others can receive comprehensive
training about the NPHPSP. In turn, these individuals will be prepared to
provide training to colleagues and can serve as the primary coordinator of a
statewide effort. Having a knowledgeable contact within the state is handy
and provides the opportunity for NPHPSP users to learn about the assessment
process from a colleague.
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Funding - The NPHPSP is an activity that may be considered under Focus
Area A of the CDC Grant Program, Public Health Preparedness and Response for
Bioterrorism. States can use these funds to support statewide implementation
of the NPHPSP assessment instruments and improvement planning activities.
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We Welcome Your Feedback!
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CDC and the NPHPSP partners will continue to develop additional resources to assist
with implementation of the assessment process. We welcome your suggestions and
feedback regarding improvement of current resources or development of new products.
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Contact: 1-800-PHPPO49 (1-800-747-7649) or phpsp@cdc.gov.
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This page last reviewed: Feb 20, 2004
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