Preparing for Public Health Emergencies in Nebraska
All of Nebraska’s local health directors and local public health emergency response coordinators collaborated to develop a single memorandum of understanding for disaster assistance.
Rural/Small Jurisdictions
Strengthening Public Health in the Mountains of Colorado
Back in 2005, six health departments on Colorado’s western slope began their journey to establish what is now the West Central Public Health Partnership. The partnership has engaged in a variety of projects and offered a number of services previously out of the reach of the individual member health departments.
Collaborating for Improved Information Technology Services in Florida
Ten county health departments in Florida formed a regional information technology center that provides them with high quality, timely and affordable services that none of the counties could afford on their own.
Sharing a Nurse to Improve Health in New Jersey
Montgomery Township Health Department changed its staffing model to move from contracted nurses to a shared full-time public health nurse. This shift provides the capacity needed to effectively address outbreaks and otherwise enhances nursing functions for Montgomery and Branchburg Townships.
Merging to Overcome Challenges in Colorado
Recognizing great potential for mutual benefit, county commissioners in neighboring Hinsdale and Mineral counties agreed to merge their two health departments, forming the Silver Thread Public Health District.
Lessons learned from a policy decision to coordinate a multijurisdiction H1N1 response with a single incident management team
This article provides a case review describing the creation of a single incident management team by five independent local public health agencies to respond to the 2009 H1N1 influenza pandemic. Available online: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/21135658
National Association of County and City Health Officials
The National Association of County & City Health Officials (NACCHO) is a dedicated source for cutting-edge, skill building, professional resources and programs that seek health equity and support effective local public health practice and systems. Available online: http://www.naccho.org/
The Quest for Cost-Efficient Local Government in New England: What Role for Regional Consolidation?
This presentation provides an overview of a larger report focused on the economies of scale and cost savings that could be achieved through consolidation of various public services. Kodrzycki, Y. K. (2013). The Quest for Cost-Efficient Local Government in New England: What Role for Regional Consolidation [presentation slides]. Boston, MA: Federal Reserve Bank of Boston.
The Quest for Cost-Efficient Local Government in New England: What Role for Regional Consolidation?
This report provides projections on the economies of scale and cost savings that could be achieved through consolidation of various public services. Kodrzycki, Y. K. (2013). The Quest for Cost-Efficient Local Government in New England: What Role for Regional Consolidation? Boston, MA: New England Public Policy Center.
The Quest for Cost-Efficient Local Government in New England: What Role for Regional Consolidation
This conference focused on the opportunities and challenges in realizing cost efficiencies through regional consolidation of local government services, including public health. Website: http://www.bos.frb.org/economic/neppc/researchreports/2013/rr1301.htm Kodrzycki, Y. K. (2013). The Quest for Cost-Efficient Local Government in New England: What Role for Regional Consolidation Conference [website]. Boston, MA: Federal Reserve Bank of Boston.