Questionnaire
on LHO System
October, 2007
Please
check all that apply – Are you a:
Local ( = Municipal) Health Officer Non-Government Representative
Municipal Official (Non-LHO) State Official
Please
check which Maine DHHS District you represent:
Down
East/Acadia = Washington/Hancock Mid Coast =
Waldo/Lincoln/Knox/Sagadahoc
Central Maine
= Somerset/Kennebec
Lewiston/Auburn and
Aroostook Penobscot/Piscataquis
How
Should LHOs Fit Into the Emerging Statewide Public Health Infrastructure?
·
What are the most important contributions LHOs make
to their communities?
Now:
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Potential in future:
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What do you think are the current biggest challenges
faced by LHOs?
In their communities:
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From their municipal governments:
__________________________________________________________________________
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From the
LHO System as a whole:
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The 10
Essential Public Health Services (EPHS) and LHO Functions:
(Please refer to Comprehensive Community Health
Coalition and EPHS document)
1.
Monitor health status to identify community health
problems.
Yes, this EPHS should apply to LHOs
If yes, please check one below:
LHOs should be the primary municipal source
for this EPHS
LHOs should deliver this EPHS, along with
other entities (may specify)
LHOs should have only an occasional role with
this EPHS
LHOs should link to other entities who deliver
this EPHS in the municipality or district
Other (please explain)
______________________________________________________
No, this EPHS should not apply to LHOs
2.
Diagnose and investigate health problems and health
hazards in the community.
Yes, this EPHS should apply to LHOs
If yes, please check one below:
LHOs should be the primary municipal source
for this EPHS
LHOs should deliver this EPHS, along with other
entities (may specify)
LHOs should have only an occasional role with
this EPHS
LHOs should link to other entities who deliver
this EPHS in the municipality or district
Other (please explain) ________________________________
No, this EPHS should not apply to LHOs
3.
Inform, educate, and empower people about health
issues.
Yes, this EPHS should apply to LHOs
If yes, please check one below:
LHOs should be the primary municipal source
for this EPHS
LHOs should deliver this EPHS, along with
other entities (may specify)
LHOs should have only an occasional role with
this EPHS
LHOs should link to other entities who deliver
this EPHS in the municipality or district
Other (please explain)
__________________________
No, this EPHS should not apply to LHOs
4.
Mobilize community partnerships to identify and solve
health problems.
Yes, this EPHS should apply to LHOs
If yes, please check one below:
LHOs should be the primary municipal source
for this EPHS
LHOs should deliver this EPHS, along with
other entities (may specify)
LHOs should have only an occasional role with
this EPHS
LHOs should link to other entities who deliver
this EPHS in the municipality or district
Other (please explain)
______________________________________________________
No, this EPHS should not apply to LHOs
5.
Develop policies and plans that support individual
and community health efforts.
Yes, this EPHS should apply to LHOs
If yes, please check one below:
LHOs should be the primary municipal source
for this EPHS
LHOs should deliver this EPHS, along with
other entities (may specify)
LHOs should have only an occasional role with
this EPHS
LHOs should link to other entities who deliver
this EPHS in the municipality or district
Other (please explain)
______________________________________________________
No, this EPHS should not apply to LHOs
6.
Enforce laws and regulations that protect health and
ensure safety.
Yes, this EPHS should apply to LHOs
If yes, please check one below:
LHOs should be the primary municipal source
for this EPHS
LHOs should deliver this EPHS, along with
other entities (may specify)
LHOs should have only an occasional role with
this EPHS
LHOs should link to other entities who deliver
this EPHS in the municipality or district
Other (please explain)
______________________________________________________
No, this EPHS should not apply to LHOs
7.
Link people to needed personal health services and
assure the provision of health care when otherwise unavailable.
Yes, this EPHS should apply to LHOs
If yes, please check one below:
LHOs should be the primary municipal source
for this EPHS
LHOs should deliver this EPHS, along with
other entities (may specify)
LHOs should have only an occasional role with
this EPHS
LHOs should link to other entities who deliver
this EPHS in the municipality or district
Other (please explain)
______________________________________________________
No, this EPHS should not apply to LHOs
8.
Assure a competent public health and personal health
care workforce.
Yes, this EPHS should apply to LHOs
If yes, please check one below:
LHOs should be the primary municipal source
for this EPHS
LHOs should deliver this EPHS, along with
other entities (may specify)
LHOs should have only an occasional role with
this EPHS
LHOs should link to other entities who deliver
this EPHS in the municipality or district
Other (please explain)
______________________________________________________
No, this EPHS should not apply to LHOs
9.
Evaluate effectiveness, accessibility, and quality of
personal and population-based health services.
Yes, this EPHS should apply to LHOs
If yes, please check one below:
LHOs should be the primary municipal source
for this EPHS
LHOs should deliver this EPHS, along with
other entities (may specify)
LHOs should have only an occasional role with
this EPHS
LHOs should link to other entities who deliver
this EPHS in the municipality or district
Other (please explain)
______________________________________________________
No, this EPHS should not apply to LHOs
10.
Research for new insights and innovative solutions to
health problems.*
Yes, this EPHS should apply to LHOs
If yes, please check one below:
LHOs should be the primary municipal source
for this EPHS
LHOs should deliver this EPHS, along with
other entities (may specify)
LHOs should have only an occasional role with
this EPHS
LHOs should link to other entities who deliver
this EPHS in the municipality or district
Other (please explain)
______________________________________________________
No, this EPHS should not apply to LHOs
·
What services should the LHOs receive from the new District
Public Health Offices of Maine CDC/DHHS?
(These offices house health inspectors, public health nurses, field
epidemiologists, and new district public health officers.) Some possibilities include: training, technical assistance,
consultations, etc.
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·
Rate other key organizations and sectors that LHOs
should partner with in a district:
1 = Strong
formal link 2 = Informal link 3 = No link
_____ CCHCs (comprehensive community health coalitions
= Healthy Maine Partnerships)
_____ Municipal health departments in
_____ Hospitals/health care system
For those rated with a “1”, please
indicate how the role should be formalized.
Please check all that apply:
State statute Contract Memorandum of
understanding (MOU or MOA)
Other (Please specify)
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·
What services should LHOs receive from Augusta-based
Maine CDC/DHHS, as opposed to their District Offices?
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·
Which local officials or institutions are best suited
to be the primary municipal or local area contact for the following
emergency situations?
Municipal Government (including Municipal Emergency Management)