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A Vision for Washington's
Public Health System
Washington State» s public
health partners envision a public health system that promotes good
health and provides improved protection from disease, injury, and
hazards in the environment.
To help realize that goal, the public
health system is committed to:
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Focusing our resources effectively,
defining and monitoring outcomes for key public health issues and
trends, and emphasizing evidence-based strategies
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Maintaining a results-based
accountability system, with meaningful performance measures and
program evaluation
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Using standardized technology across the
public health system
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Maintaining a workforce that is
well-trained for current public health challenges and has access
to continuous professional development
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Facilitating discussions about
health care access and delivery issues from the perspective of
community systems, where the experiences of patients, providers,
purchasers, and payers are important components
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Applying communication strategies
that are effective and foster greater public involvement in
achieving public health goals, and
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Establishing new coalitions and
alliancesamong stakeholders, policy makers, and leadersthat support the mission of public health
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