To inform, educate and empower by increasing interactions with newly acquired partners we must not only maintain old relationships, but constantly create new ones. For this to be done both sides must examine a cost/benefit ratio for the relationship and work towards fostering stronger relations. This requires an open line of communication between both parties. Doing so will meet the essential service requirement and establish competency in the core function of policy development.
Goal 7
Strategy 1
Action Steps
Responsible Person
Completion Date
Intermediate Outcome
Evaluation
7) Inform, Educate and Empower by increasing interaction with newly acquired partners
1) Evaluate partnerships on both sides
1) Research availability of current evaluation tools
Staff committee
July 2008
# of evaluations tools reviewed
Tool created
2) Form a committee to identify 10 points for evaluating partnerships
Administrator
April 2008
# of meetings
10 points agreed upon and approved.
3) Present evaluation tool and its use to health department staff
Committee
August 2008
# of trainings
Staff surveyed to assess support for the tool and understanding of its use.
4) Use evaluation tool to conduct quarterly discussions with partners to assess if each side’s needs are being net and if enhancements/changes are needed.
