Public Health Assessment, Planning, Evaluation, and Quality Improvement
Public Health Assessment is a core function of the ten essential services of public health and is a foundational public health service as reflected in the National Public Health Accreditation Standards and Measures. At BFHD, public health assessment and performance management are essential functions of administration to improve the quality and efficiency of programs and services.
Community Health Needs Assessments and Health Improvement Plans:
With the goal to improve the quality of public health services provided, Benton-Franklin Health District participates in a collaborative ongoing process to identify and address community health priorities. Partners across sectors who conduct this work have selected the Mobilizing for Action through Planning and Partnerships (MAPP) Model from the National Association of City and County Health Officials (NACCHO).
Population Demographic and Socioeconomic Factors:
As a public health agency we strive to prevent illness, promote and protect health of the local population through both environmental and preventive health programs and services. At Benton-Franklin Health District, we work to understand the characteristics of all people within Benton and Franklin Counties, and observe population changes over time. Population characteristics such as age, race/ethnicity, socioeconomic status, level of education, etc. are considered social determinants of health as they can impact health outcomes among sub-populations.
Community Health Status:
Personal behavior with its associated risks or benefits to health is an important factor in determining individual and family health status. Two key sources of data used to monitor the health-related behaviors of Benton County and Franklin County adults and youth are the Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System (BRFSS) and the Healthy Youth Survey (HYS). The BRFSS is conducted annually across the United States and surveys behaviors of adults (age 18 years and older). Meanwhile, the HYS is conducted every other year in Washington State surveying students in sixth, eighth, tenth and twelfth grades.
Health of Washington State Report
Washington State Department of Health Chronic Disease Profiles by Race/Ethnicity and by County
Communicable Disease Prevention and Surveillance:
Benton-Franklin Health District provides recommended immunizations for adults and children in the community. The health district is responsible to help track communicable diseases, prevent disease spread, and refer clients to appropriate care.
Links to Population Health Data and Other Public Health Information:
Click here to obtain Vital Records in Benton & Franklin Counties.
Other Resources and Information about population health:
Last updated 10/2016
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