Author: Lawrence D. Prybil

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Published: 2014

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9780692288108

This is a report of a study with recommendations. Limited access to healthcare across the country is requiring stronger focus on prevention and population health will require better communications and more effective collaboration among hospitals (and their parent systems), public health departments, and other key parties in the health field. Previous studies have examined the nature and extent of collaboration between hospitals and public health departments. However, there is broad consensus that decades of limited communications, lack of mutual understanding, and incongruent goals have inhibited collaboration between hospitals and public health departments. Therefore, the overall purpose of this study is: To identify, compare, and contrast exceptional models of collaborative partnerships involving community hospitals, public health departments, and other stakeholders who share commitment to improving community health and determine the key lessons learned from their experience. The design of this study involves six principal phases: Phase 1. Identify Core Characteristics of Successful Collaborative Partnerships Phase 2. Communicate and Cooperate with Others Who Share Our Team's Interests Phase 3. Identify Exceptional Collaborative Partnerships Phase 4. Make On-site Visits to a Substantial Sub-set (Up to Ten) of These Collaborative Partnerships Phase 5. Data Analysis and Preparation of Reports Phase 6. Distribute Findings, Conclusions, and Recommendations