Strategic PrioritiesNicole E. Alexander-Scott, MD, MPH

OVERARCHING GOAL Positively Demonstrate for Rhode Islanders

the Purpose and Importance of Public Health

Address the Social and Environmental

Determinants of Health in

Rhode Island

Eliminate the

Disparities of Health in Rhode Island and

Promote

Health Equity

Ensure Access to Quality Health Services for

Rhode Islanders, Including Our

Vulnerable Populations

STRATEGIC PRIORITIES

CROSS-CUTTING STRATEGYCreate the RI Department of Health Academic Center

to Strengthen the Integration of Scholarly Activities with Public Health

Source: OECD 2010, “Health care systems: Getting more value for money”, OECD Economics Department Policy Notes, No. 2.

Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD)

Life Expectancy and Health Care Spending

http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/wonkblog/wp/2013/09/19/the-two-most-important-numbers-in-american-health-care/

Leading PriorityAddress the Social and Environmental Determinants

of Health in Rhode Island

Involve Internal HEALTH Program Metrics

• Drinking Water Quality• Food Protection• Environmental Health• Healthy Homes & Communities• State Health Laboratories• Facilities Regulation

• EOHHS - RI Housing - RI Commerce • DCYF - DOC - DEM - DOT - RIDE• Elderly Affairs • Emergency Management Agency • Behavioral Healthcare, Developmental

Disabilities & Hospitals

Partner withState Agencies

throughout Rhode Island

Leading PriorityEliminate the Disparities of Health in Rhode Island

and Promote Health Equity

Examples of Disparities to Target and Tie to Metrics - with Accountability

• Gender: OD• Geographic: Child Obesity; C Diff; STDs• Age: Environmental Safety• Sexual Orientation: HIV• Race/Ethnicity: Cancer, Diabetes, Asthma• Disability: Substance Use, Mental Health

Use a Health Equity Framework and Lens Throughout the State

• Support the implementation/expansion of the Health Equity Zones (HEZ)

• Incorporate into programs within HEALTH• Partner with State Agencies to integrate strategic

planning and implementation throughout Rhode Island

Leading PriorityEnsure Access to Quality Health Services for

Rhode Islanders, Including Our Vulnerable Populations

Ensure Access to Care

• Match with Medicaid and ACA Goals• Build with Community Health Centers• Preventative Services and Primary Care• Maternal and Child Health• Long-term Care• Ensure patient involvement /empowerment

Ensure Quality Health Services

• Health Professions & Systems Development• Emergency Response & Disease Control• Vital Records & Medical Examiners• State Health Laboratories

Rhode Island Department of Health Academic Center: Vision, Goal, and

Objectives

Vision: Excellence in public health practice

Goal: Strengthen the integration of scholarly activities with public health practice

Objectives focus on three areas:

1. Academic Collaborations

2. Education, Training and Mentoring

3. Electronic Infrastructure