Public Health Foundational Standards Profile
The Public Health Foundational Standards support public health strategies, programs, and services to ensure that the work of Public Health Services is informed by evidence and is responsive to local needs and emerging issues in Hamilton. This is done through ongoing assessment of the health of the population, identification of priority populations, applying a health equity lens in program planning, undertaking continuous quality improvement initiatives and maintaining effective organizational practices.
Service Details
Related Subservices
- Population Health Assessment
- Effective Public Health Practice
- Health Equity
- Emergency Preparedness, Response, and Recovery
- Organizational Requirements
Type of Service
- Public facing and Internal corporate service
Rationale
- Essential/Mandatory, Legislated requirement
- Required pursuant to the Health Protection and Promotion Act, Standards for Public Health Programs and Services, Public Health Accountability Framework and Organizational Requirements, and other relevant legislation.
Primary Funding Sources
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Grants/Subsidies
Service Level
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At standard
Service Level Source
- Legislated
Performance Measures
2020
How Much Did You Do? (volume)
- Percent of projects where information provided by the Epidemiology and Evaluation team was used to inform program planning and decision making: 100% (2020)
Disclaimer: Epidemiology & Evaluation work shifted to focus on supporting the COVID-19 response. Each intelligence product had a very specific need and all products were used to inform action/inaction.
2019
How Much Did You Do? (volume)
- Percent of projects where information provided by the Epidemiology and Evaluation team was used to inform program planning and decision making: 81.3%
2018
How Much Did You Do? (volume)
- Percent of projects where information provided by the Epidemiology and Evaluation team was used to inform program planning and decision making: 80%
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