The tool is a planning checklist that health departments could use to determine if participating in a shared service arrangement would be beneficial and feasible and to explore what issues might be addressed by sharing services. It was developed by the Northwoods Shared Services Project in Wisconsin, a member of the Center’s Shared Services Learning […]
This memorandum of understanding (MOU) forms a collaboration between many local health departments. It was developed by the Northwoods Shared Services Project in Wisconsin, a member of the Center’s Shared Services Learning Community.
This memorandum of understanding (MOU) outlines the mutual goals, objectives and the scope of a shared dental project between Northern Health Centers, Inc., and Marinette County Public Health. It was developed by the Northwoods Shared Services Project in Wisconsin, a member of the Center’s Shared Services Learning Community.
This memorandum of understanding (MOU) between two health departments relates specifically to HIV services. It was developed by the Northwoods Shared Services Project in Wisconsin, a member of the Center’s Shared Services Learning Community.
This action plan template adapted from the community toolbox lists the steps required to achieve an outcome along with who should complete the action, when it should be completed, what potential barriers may be encountered, and who should be informed about the action. It was developed by the Northwoods Shared Services Project in Wisconsin, a […]
This is a set of tools for checking in with a collaborative group, including a cover letter, a sample survey and a memorandum of results. This could be used during the monitoring and improving phase of a project to assess collaborative participant satisfaction. It was developed by the Northwoods Shared Services Project in Wisconsin, a […]
This satisfaction survey explores customer clinical experiences at a local health department, including wait time, ease of getting care, staff interaction, the payment process, perception of the facility, and confidentiality. This survey could be used to monitor and improve patient experiences. It was developed by the Northwoods Shared Services Project in Wisconsin, a member of […]
This comprehensive report documents public health sharing efforts in Wisconsin, including an explanation of what shared services are, why services are shared, barriers to sharing services, and examples of successful sharing arrangements. In addition, authors review each phase of the Center’s Roadmap to Develop Cross-Jurisdictional Sharing Initiatives.
Shared service agreements are in widespread use in Wisconsin, especially in highly rural areas. Many people involved in shared service agreements view them as a way to enhance and expand capacity. While most key terms and provisions were found in most agreements reviewed, some important terms, such as regular review, update, and renewal procedures for […]
This YouTube video shows the Washington Ozaukee Public Health Department in Wisconsin and its health board discussing their decision to consolidate programmatic and information technology services.