The purpose of the convention was to learn about training and technical assistance available for you to effectively plan and implement the new Healthy Start model that aims to maximize the impact of Healthy Start on the reduction of infant mortality through the integration of current and emerging evidenced-based approaches. The Convention featured presentations on the four components of the Healthy Start EPIC model which are: 1) Evaluate need and impact; 2) Partner for collective impact; 3) Implement evidence-based practice and; 4) Consider the client’s context.
- Convention Program
- Welcome and Opening Remarks | Lu Slides
- Introduction to the Healthy Start Model | Friedrich Slides
- Evaluate Need and Impact | Corle Slides | Guidry Slides
- Maximizing Impact | Cheuy Slides |Kaigler-Crawlle Slides
- Implement Evidence-based Practices| Shepherd Slides | Berry Slides
- Consider Participants Context | McAfee Slides | Redmond Slides
- 2014 Healthy Start Convention Videos
Other Resources
- Capacity Building Assistance (CBA) Worksheets
- Leadership Checklist
- Healthy Start Fact Sheet
- Grantee Profiles | Instructions | Blank Form | Directory
- Healthy Start Poster
- Legacy for Children Information
- Community Health Worker Workforce Survey
Topics:
Community Engagement
Community Needs Assessment
Health Equity
Program evaluation
Quality Improvement
Social Determinants of Health
Approaches:
Achieve Collective Impact
Increase Accountability
Promote Quality
Benchmarks:
CAN Implementation
Initiating Breastfeeding
Participant Membership in CAN
Quality Improvement/Evaluation
Sustaining Breastfeeding