Maximizing the Impact of Community Health Needs Assessments Dec 3

Maximizing the Impact of Community Health Needs Assessments   
Strategies for Effective Implementation and Collaboration  

Tuesday, December 3, 2024    
1 - 2 p.m. Eastern; noon - 1 p.m. Central; 10 - 11 a.m. Pacific  

Multisector collaboration is a powerful approach to implementing community health needs assessments (CHNAs), addressing complex community health challenges while aligning with national and state requirements. Engaging diverse stakeholders such as hospitals, public health departments, nonprofit organizations and community-based groups creates a more comprehensive understanding of local health needs and promotes data-driven strategies. By pooling resources, sharing data and aligning priorities, organizations can develop more robust and effective action plans.  

Cross-sector involvement ensures that health systems and community stakeholders work together to identify gaps in care, improve access to services and address the social determinants of health. Key themes like health equity, transparency and trust-building become central to the process, as partners collaborate across programs to improve outcomes for vulnerable populations. By aligning efforts, reducing duplication and focusing on long-term impact, multisector partnerships ensure that CHNAs are not only compliant with state and federal regulations but also positioned to drive meaningful, sustainable improvements in community health.

Attendees Will Learn:

• Key national and state requirements that govern community health needs assessments and how to ensure compliance.  
• Effective strategies for fostering multisector collaboration between hospitals, health departments and local organizations to enhance the impact of community health assessments.  
• Best practices for promoting health equity and community engagement, particularly for historically underserved populations.  
• Common challenges and barriers to cross-sector collaboration and discover practical solutions for improving alignment and trust among diverse stakeholders.  

Speakers:

Nicole DuPont, MNA 
Director of Strategic Development 
Calhoun County Community Mental Health Authority (dba Summit Pointe)

Irene Johnston, MSN, RN 
Executive Director, Quality, Patient Safety, Infection Prevention, and Risk 
Oaklawn Hospital

Lauren Lewandowski, MPH 
Community Public Health Director 
Calhoun County Public Health Department  

Stacy N. Shern, PhD, CHES® 
Community Health Advancement Project Manager 
Bronson Healthcare Group

Era Chaudhry, MPH, MBA 
Public Health Consultant 
Conduent Healthy Communities Institute