Cross-jurisdictional sharing helps public health departments do their work better.
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Sharing Resources During the COVID-19 Pandemic
November 2021 — Our latest brief highlights examples of resource sharing during the COVID-19 response and discusses challenges and benefits associated with sharing resources during this public health emergency.
Cross-Jurisdictional Sharing in Action
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Enhancing Environmental Health by Sharing Services in Nevada
In Nevada, an agreement between Douglas County and Carson City Health and Human Services, which began providing inspections in Douglas County, generated a strong environmental health services program that benefits both jurisdictions. -
Enhancing Public Health Preparedness in Southern New York
Nine counties in the southern tier of New York discovered the value of developing detailed supporting documents to ensure smooth and efficient operations when their mutual aid agreement was activated. -
Creating a “Hub and Spoke” Model for a Statewide Immunization Program in Washington
Washington State Department of Health Immunization Program staff worked closely with the local health jurisdictions throughout the state to redesign program administration and enhance program integrity.
Featured Resource: COMPASS
COMPASS is an interactive online tool that walks through the step-by-step process of exploring, planning and implementing CJS arrangements. It follows the three phases of the Roadmap but dives deeper into each, providing additional resources such as videos, charts, surveys and timelines to help break down each phase into smaller sections.
About Us
The Center for Sharing Public Health Services provides access to tools, techniques, expertise and resources that health departments and decision-makers need to effectively share services across boundaries.
