This comparison tool helps multiple jurisdictions compare the fiscal, service and staffing implications of providing a public health service within their own jurisdiction versus in a shared arrangement. It was developed by the Northwoods Shared Services Project in Wisconsin, a member of the Center’s Shared Services Learning Community.
This tool can be used following implementation of a shared services arrangement. The questions will help stakeholders review the implementation and management strategy, communications, and monitoring and evaluation plan. It was developed by the Northwoods Shared Services Project in Wisconsin, a member of the Center’s Shared Services Learning Community.
The Marathon County Health Department designed a time accountability system in Microsoft Access and implemented it in 2009. The purpose of the system is to have concrete documentation of how each Marathon County Health Department employee spends their time at work. It was developed by the Northwoods Shared Services Project in Wisconsin, a member of […]
Once a decision has been made to move forward with a cross-jurisdictional sharing arrangement, the Prepare and Plan checklist could be used to develop the shared service. The checklist systematically guides the partners through context and history, governance or organizational structure, fiscal and service implications, agreements, legal issues, logistics, communications, change management, timelines, and monitoring. […]
This presentation provides an overview of the organizational structure of public health services in Nevada.
This tool reviews service and community characteristics in order to help local leaders determine whether cross-jurisdictional sharing arrangements could achieve community goals. Available online: https://icma.org/documents/collaborative-service-delivery-matrix
This document describes the development of a shared services arrangement in Colorado for one county to provide qualified staff to another county and keep both counties in compliance with state law.
This case study describes the formation of the Eastern Highlands Health District in Mansfield, Connecticut. Ten towns were involved. The case study provides how and why the agreement was formed, making the case for sharing services. It defines a shared services model, and discusses obstacles, benefits and key takeaways.
Guilford County Health Department’s dental program is a valuable asset for people in the Greensboro, North Carolina area and given its current size, the dental program needs to be maximally efficient and effective. The strategies outlined in this plan are designed to help guide dental program stronger and more effective.
Cabarrus Health Alliance’s dental program is a valuable asset for people in and around Charlotte, North Carolina. Given its current size, the dental program needs to be maximally efficient and effective. The strategies outlined in this plan are designed to help guide the dental program to become stronger and more effective.