SOUTH CAROLINA TURNING POINT CURRENT NEWS
MAPP Process
Currently, South Carolina Turning Point is working with Health Directors, health departments, and local communities on implementing the MAPP (Mobilizing for Action through Planning and Partnerships) process within our public health system. The MAPP Model is devised by NACCHO and the CDC for assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating public health systems. ( http://mapp.naccho.org/MappModel.asp ) It is a community-wide strategic plan for improving public health.
“Community ownership is the fundamental component of MAPP. Because the community's strengths, needs, and desires drive the process, MAPP provides the framework for creating a truly community-driven initiative. Community participation leads to collective thinking and, ultimately, results in effective, sustainable solutions to complex problems.
Broad community participation is essential because a wide range of organizations and individuals contribute to the public's health. Public, private, and voluntary organizations join community members and informal associations in the provision of local public health services. The MAPP process brings these diverse interests together to collaboratively determine the most effective way to conduct public health activities.” ( http://mapp.naccho.org/mapp_introduction.asp )
Public Health Data: A Call for Community Action
Recently, South Carolina Turning Point held a Public Health Curriculum for public health and community officials. The curriculum focuses on two competencies, (1) Using and Presenting Data, and (2) Community Mobilization. The curriculum has focused on the first competency in order to instigate the second.
Participants convened for two and a half days spanning four weeks. Each participant was expected to complete independent studies in between each meeting time. Program Evaluations for each day provided South Carolina Turning Point with knowledge of participant satisfaction levels. Overall, each participant was very pleased with the information presented, the instructors, and the group activities. Many participants have emphasized that the information attained in the Public Health Data Curriculum has continually been applied in the work environment.
