H&HN April 2, 2015
Here are step-by-step ways to unite the hospital and the public to advance health.
A study of 12 successful hospital-public health collaborations resulted in the creation of 11 recommendations for groups seeking to work together more closely. For more insight into how hospitals are benefiting from close alignment with public health agencies, read our story, “Public Partners in Population Health,” debuting online on April 14.
1 | Hospitals and public health departments should be at the core, but a broad range of partners should be included.
2 | When possible, partnerships should be framed around existing, trusting relationships among at least some of the partners.
3 | A partnership should adopt a mission and goals that focus on clearly...