Lancaster EMS’ Post

‼️ATTENTION LANCASTER CITY RESIDENTS‼️ As you know, we're committed to not only responding to emergencies but also to proactively improving the overall health and well-being of our community. That's why we're to inform you that the City of Lancaster, in partnership with local agencies and residents, is conducting the Healthy Lives Healthy Lancaster study to better understand the needs and concerns of our community and work toward a healthy Lancaster for all. This survey is open to all Lancaster City residents aged 18 or older. Your voice matters greatly in this initiative. By taking just a few minutes to complete this survey, you can directly influence the direction of health initiatives in our city. Rest assured, your responses will be kept strictly confidential. Build Community, their trusted research partner, will oversee the survey to ensure privacy and accuracy. The findings will be compiled into a comprehensive public report, slated for release in the fall of 2024. Should you have any questions about the survey or the study, please feel free to reach out to healthylancaster@cityoflancasterpa.gov. Thank you for your ongoing support and for playing a crucial role in building a healthier, safer Lancaster. Together, we can make a lasting difference in our community. Take the survey: https://lnkd.in/evRJmdcj

‼️ONLY SEVEN MORE RESPONSES TO REACH OUR GOAL‼️ As you know, we're committed to not only responding to emergencies but also to proactively improving the overall health and well-being of our community. That's why we're to inform you that the City of Lancaster, in partnership with local agencies and residents, is conducting the Healthy Lives Healthy Lancaster study to better understand the needs and concerns of our community and work toward a healthy Lancaster for all. This survey is open to all #LancasterCity residents aged 18 or older. Your voice matters greatly in this initiative. By taking just a few minutes to complete this survey, you can directly influence the direction of health initiatives in our city. Rest assured, your responses will be kept strictly confidential. Build Community, their trusted research partner, will oversee the survey to ensure privacy and accuracy. The findings will be compiled into a comprehensive public report, slated for release in the fall of 2024. Should you have any questions about the survey or the study, please feel free to reach out to healthylancaster@cityoflancasterpa.gov. Thank you for your ongoing support and for playing a crucial role in building a healthier, safer Lancaster. Together, we can make a lasting difference in our community. Take the survey: https://lnkd.in/eutA5xh9

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In 2024, CMS expanded service addressing health-related social needs. This was seen through the addition of the social determinants of health risk screening code, community health integration (CHI) services, and principal illness navigation (PIN) services. There are many tools available to support healthcare teams in connecting patients to local organizations and resources. Unite Us and findhelp.org are two of the resources our team leverages the most to help resolve patient needs. Findhelp.org compiles many local resources for cities across the country! Unite Us allows users to send referrals, track the status of referrals, and close the loop for addressing many social determinants of health. What tools does your team utilize to address SDOH needs? 

As we embark on community health projects, it's crucial to remember that data isn't just numbers; it's the heartbeat 💓 of the communities we serve. Accurate data collection ensures: > Tailored health solutions that address the specific needs of a community. > Efficient allocation of resources where they're needed most. > Continuous improvement of health interventions through feedback and analysis. 🌟 Let's commit to making quality data collection 📊 a cornerstone of our public health initiatives. It's not just about doing things right; it's about doing the right things ✔️ for those who count on us. #PublicHealth #DataDrivenDecisions #CommunityHealth

Get ready for Brainwaves! We are thrilled to announce the launch of our new monthly series of deep dives into healthcare issues and policies. Join us as we explore topics like Measuring Network Adequacy, Analyzing the results of Community Health Needs Assessment, and much more. Stay tuned for insightful discussions and valuable insights! Subscribe here so you don't miss the first issue: https://bit.ly/4dfHOwi  #pcc #Brainwaves #HealthcarePolicy #CommunityHealth #healthpolicy   

As health professionals in Shawnee County, prioritizing the health of our community is very important. Your input is essential for us to better address our community's needs. The Community Health Needs Assessment helps St. Francis and community partners keep our finger on the pulse of Shawnee County’s most pressing needs. The CHNA is conducted every three years to identify key health assets, needs, and disparities in Shawnee County. When you take the survey and share your voice, you make it possible for us to discover how we can improve your health. This confidential survey will take less than 10 minutes to complete and will be open through April 30. English: https://lnkd.in/dsJCUxuc Spanish: https://lnkd.in/duy7_qeP

Community Health Needs Assessments (CHNAs) are part strategic plan/part grounding rod, and provide a systematic process for determining health needs in a particular community or population and using results to spur community change. CHNA has long been best practice within the field of public health, but the process has gained momentum now that the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act of 2010 (ACA) requires tax-exempt hospitals to do a CHNA every three years alongside stakeholders. CHNAs prompt those working to improve community health to consider local conditions—both community needs and assets—leading to more targeted, effective community improvement planning. At IP3, we believe that CHNA should catalyze community change, not just check a box. With IP3 ASSESS, communities can quickly access and interpret the quantitative data needed to complete CHNAs. Learn more about our web-based data solution and how it can be leveraged to support CHNAs across the country: https://bit.ly/4azkRBo #IP3ASSESS #CHNA #CommunityHealth #IP3Blog [Text that reads "How IP3 ASSESS Supports Community Health Needs Assessment". This sits on top of a collage background made of images of people. A green banner spans the top right corner and contains white text that reads "New IP3 Blog".]

Community Health Needs Assessments (CHNAs) are part strategic plan/part grounding rod, and provide a systematic process for determining health needs in a particular community or population and using results to spur community change. CHNA has long been best practice within the field of public health, but the process has gained momentum now that the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act of 2010 (ACA) requires tax-exempt hospitals to do a CHNA every three years alongside stakeholders. CHNAs prompt those working to improve community health to consider local conditions—both community needs and assets—leading to more targeted, effective community improvement planning. At IP3, we believe that CHNA should catalyze community change, not just check a box. With IP3 ASSESS, communities can quickly access and interpret the quantitative data needed to complete CHNAs. Learn more about our web-based data solution and how it can be leveraged to support CHNAs across the country: https://bit.ly/4awFzC9 #IP3ASSESS #CHNA #CommunityHealth #IP3Blog [Text that reads "How IP3 ASSESS Supports Community Health Needs Assessment". This sits on top of a collage background made of images of people. A green banner spans the top right corner and contains white text that reads "New IP3 Blog".]

In the lead up to Budget Day, Community Health First is recapping its important budget submission priorities. Priority #3 is “Inreach of Community Health into Emergency Departments”. Victoria’s emergency departments are currently under significant strain and are often used by people with complex care needs. Research shows that this complex care cohort accounts for 1.4 – 4% of all presentations, which equates to a minimum of $11M in emergency department costs alone. Unfortunately, the needs of these people cannot be met by emergency department staff, leaving many disconnected from proper support. Community health is uniquely placed to address this issue given the range of complementary services offered and its established community connections, and so we must have community health Complex Care Workers in emergency departments. For this to happen however, we need adequate funding from the Victorian Government and so we are calling on decision makers for support. With not long to go until Budget Day, it is time we come together to put #CommunityHealthFirst! For more information, please visit https://lnkd.in/dDF2snS4.