CIPHS Collaborative Terms of Reference
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CIPHS Collaborative
Terms of Reference iPHIS Program Advisory
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CIPHS Collaborative
Executive Council Terms of Reference
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CIPHS Collaborative
Terms of Reference - iPHIS Standing Focus Group
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Canadian Integrated Public Health Surveillance
PRODUCT CHANGE MANAGEMENT PROCESS
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Public Good and Individual Rights: A Public Health Perspective
February 2005
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The Injury Surveillance System Framework
and the accompanying report were developed to help identify common goals, strengths and obstacles, within established injury surveillance systems. The framework and report cover all aspects of an injury surveillance system, from its conceptualisation, through implementation onto monitoring and evaluation. The aim is to facilitate the standardization of injury information systems. It follows the stages outlined in Injury Surveillance Guidelines as published by the World Health Organization in 2001.
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NCC SUMMARIES,
October 2007
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RESULTS-BASED MANAGEMENT AND ACCOUNTABILITY FRAMEWORK and RISK ASSESSMENT for the NATIONAL COLLABORATING CENTRES
Centre for Surveillance Co-ordination Public Health Agency of Canada 12 July 2005
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Summary Report 2005-2006
Report on National Collaborating Centre Program
Prepared by: Barbara Medlar
Program Manager
Public Health Agency of Canada
Date: 12 May 2006
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• Core competencies
• Learning
• Health Human Resources
• Public Health Practice

The Development of a Draft Set of Public Health Workforce Core Competencies.
Summary Report
Prepared by Dr. Brian P. Emerson Co Chair Federal/Provincial/Territorial Joint Task Group on Public Health Human Resources
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" Core competencies reflect the common understanding and set of skills, knowledge and abilities that characterize the public health approach to health issues. Of course, there are many additional competencies that will only be possessed by some members of the public health workforce. These will be collectively referred to as technical competencies and are, by definition, distinct from core competencies. The following is a working definition of technical competencies: Special knowledge, skills or abilities that are not possessed by all public health practitioners and are required for a particular aspect of public health practice. Discipline-specific competencies have been defined as: The breadth and depth of core and technical competencies that are used to define a particular discipline. Discipline-specific competencies would be expected to provide further detail on the depth of proficiency of core competencies that discipline members should possess and the expectations for additional technical competencies. One of the potential advantages of developing core competencies is to create a common framework upon which other competency sets will be based."

The Development of a Draft Set of Public Health Workforce Core Competencies. Summary Report.BP Emerson, Federal/Provincial/Territorial Joint Task Group on Public Health Human Resources. January 2005
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Innovations in Education for Public Health.
Nevis Consulting Group Study
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This paper examines innovations in the teaching of public health that are taking place at various levels within universities and colleges in Canada, the UK, the US and Australia - since these activities seem to be little discussed and even less disseminated. It will focus on the teaching of MPH (and similar postgraduate public health degrees) as this is the most important graduate public health qualification currently offered in the four target countries.

A Pan-Canadian Strategy for Public Health Workforce Education.
Bob Spasoff, September 2005
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This paper examines innovations in the teaching of public health that are taking place at various levels within universities and colleges in Canada, the UK, the US and Australia - since these activities seem to be little discussed and even less disseminated. It will focus on the teaching of MPH (and similar postgraduate public health degrees) as this is the most important graduate public health qualification currently offered in the four target countries.

The Landscape of Community Medicine Residency Training in Canada.
Kiefer, March 2005
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This paper summarizes the 11 Canadian Community Residency Programs offered in Canada. It looks at many aspects of the programs such as the attributes of the programs, and the barriers to training Community Medicine Specialists.

Pan-Canadian Public Health Education Initiative: Summary of Three Regional Workshops.
Centre for Surveillance Coordination, Population and Public Health Branch, Health Canada.
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In January and February 2004, Health Canada's Centre for Surveillance Coordination sponsored three regional workshops to gather input and develop consensus among a diverse set of public health practitioners and academics. While it is recognized that assuring a first-class workforce will involve issues beyond training, such as recruitment and retention, job enrichment, and working conditions, the focus of the workshops was on the following public health workforce education issues:
. A vision for education of the public health workforce;
. Current assets and barriers;
. The strategies and actions needed to realize the vision.
The purpose of this paper is to summarize the key themes that emerged from the regional workshops for future policy development

Demonstrating Excellence in Practice-Based Teaching for Public Health.
ASPH Council of Public Health Practice Coordinators. October 2004
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This document explores the opportunity for scholarship to enhance the evidence base for academic public health practice and practice-based research. Demonstrating Excellence in Practice-Based Research for Public Health defines practice-based research; describes its various approaches, models, and methods; explores ways to overcome its challenges; and recommends actions for its stakeholders in both academic and practice communities. It is hoped that this document will lead to new partnership opportunities between public health researchers and public health practitioners to strengthen the infrastructure of public health and add new dimensions to the science of public health practice. Demonstrating Excellence in Practice-Based Research for Public Health is intended for those who produce, participate in, and use practice-based research. This includes academic researchers and educators, public health administrators and field staff, clinical health professionals, community-based organizations and professionals, and interested members of the public.

Who will keep the Public Healthy? Educating Public Health Professionals for the 21st Century.
2003 Institute of Medicine
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The Institute of Medicine (Washington DC) report examines the education of public health professionals, who are an essential component of the public health workforce. Report recommendations range from establishing partnerships between schools of public health and other academic disciplines, local and state health departments and community organizations, to calling for the addition of public health training to medical and nursing school curricula and increasing federal funding for public health research. For full document (http://www.iom.edu/CMS/3793/4723/4307.aspx)

Building the Public Health Workforce for the 21st Century
A Pan-Canadian Framework for Public Health Human Resources Planning. ( 1511 KB)

"Vision: Through collaborative planning, all jurisdictions in Canada will have a flexible, knowledgeable public health workforce working in safe supportive environments to meet the population's public health needs, and reduce health and social disparities." "Summary: Canada's public health workers are passionate about prevention and health promotion. They have extensive expertise in the practice of public health; and they are committed to keeping people healthy and improving the health of communities. Starting with this strong base and working collaboratively, all jurisdictions in Canada have the opportunity to develop a public health workforce with the knowledge and skills to meet 21st century health needs. They will also be able to deploy that workforce innovatively to safeguard the health of Canadians and provide leadership in public health at home and internationally."

Improving Public Health Infrastructure in Canada:
The Strengthening Public Health System Infrastructure Task Group March 2005
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"Conclusion: Public health system infrastructure is the supporting foundation that allows the fulfillment of system functions. While each of the infrastructure elements requires attention and development, the Task Group has focused on identifying recommended actions for an initial group of priority elements. The recommendations listed at the end of this summary are intended to provide guidance for the initiation of infrastructure development in the immediate future. Building and maintaining system infrastructure will need to be an ongoing responsibility and the creation of new structures (e.g. PHAC, CPHO, Network) will provide opportunities to accomplish this. Improved system governance and transparency of decision-making, in addition to actual measurement of system performance, should make the fulfillment of this responsibility more likely in the future than it has been in the past."

The Future of Public Health in Canada: Developing a Public Health System for the 21st Century.
CIHR June 2003,
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"There is little information available on the functioning of Canada's public health system. Since there is no accepted list of expected system functions, it is difficult to assess the extent that these are being fulfilled. As an initial step, a working group of the Advisory Committee on Population Health assessed the capacity of the Canadian public health system in 2001 through a series of key informant interviews and literature reviews. The consistent finding was that public health had experienced a loss of resources and there was concern for the resiliency of the system infrastructure to respond consistently and proactively to the demands placed upon it. Significant disparities were observed between "have" and "have not" provinces and regions in their capacity to address public health problems. This is particularly important since these provinces often have the highest rates of unhealthy behaviours and chronic diseases. The capacity report's findings are consistent with previous assessments by the Krever Commission and the Auditor General of Canada."

Schools of Public Health and the Strengthening of Public Health Systems in Canada – A Discussion Paper
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We invite you to review the Schools of Public Health discussion paper and respond to the questionnaire. Please contact the Office of Public Health Practise via email at publichealthpractice@phac-aspc.gc.ca, a questionnaire link will be provided to you.

Human Resources for Health in Europe.
European Observatory on Health Systems and Policy Series
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"European national policy-makers broadly agree on the core objectives that their health care systems should pursue. The list is strikingly straightforward: universal access for all citizens, effective care for better health outcomes, efficient use of resources, high-quality services and responsiveness to patient concerns. It is a formula that resonates across the political spectrum and which, in various, sometimes inventive, configurations, has played a role in most recent European national election campaigns."

CDC/ATSDR Strategic Plan for Public Health Workforce Development.
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The practice of public health is changing. In the past, public health focused on communicable disease prevention, occupational health, and environmental considerations. In more recent years, the scope of public health concerns expanded to include reproductive health, chronic disease prevention, and injury prevention. Today other areas of focus for public health are emerging (or re-emerging): genetics, preventing bioterrorism and violence, handling and disposal of hazardous waste, and an ever-widening range of issues which impact the health of the public.

Demonstrating Excellence in Practice-Based Research for Public Health.
ASPH Special Tear-out Publication Jan/Feb 2
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"Synopsis: This document explores the opportunity for scholarship to enhance the evidence base for academic public health practice and practice-based research. Demonstrating Excellence in Practice-Based Research for Public Health de?nes practice-based research; describes its various approaches, models, and methods; explores ways to overcome its challenges; and recommends actions for its stakeholders in both academic and practice communities. It is hoped that this document will lead to new partnership opportunities between public health researchers and public health practitioners to strengthen the infrastructure of public health and add new dimensions to the science of public health practice. Demonstrating Excellence in Practice-Based Research for Public Health is intended for those who produce, participate in, and use practice-based research. This includes academic researchers and educators, public health administrators and ?eld staff, clinical health professionals, community-based organizations and professionals, and interested members of the public."

Public Health Practice vs. Research.
Council of State and Territorial Epidemiologists
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"The purpose of this report is to provide a practical guide principally for state and local public health officials, their staff, and their partners on the distinctions between public health practice and research for activities carried out by, or under the authority of, state or local health departments. The report may also be helpful to federal government public health officials and public and private sector institutional review board (IRB) members and their staff considering similar issues in reviewing or approving research proposals. Furthermore, law- and policymakers, covered entities under the HIPAA Privacy Rule (e.g., health care providers, insurers, and data clearinghouses), academics, and others may utilize the report to improve their understanding of the distinctions between public health practice and research."

Securing Good Health for the Whole Population.
Derek Wanless
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"The 2002 report "Securing Our Future Health: Taking A Long-Term View" set out an assessment of the resources required to provide high-quality health services in the future. It was based on first catching up, and then keeping up with other developed countries, which had moved ahead of us over recent decades."This paper provides a summary of the 2002 report.

Emerging Issues for Public Health in New Zealand.
October 2004
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"This consultation is part of a further collection of information to contribute to Public Health Advisory Committee's (PHAC) advice to the Minister of Health on emerging issues for public health in New Zealand. It reports on what has been said to us in our consultations."

Modernizing the Management of Health Human Resources in Canada.
Health Council of Canada, June 2005
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"Modernizing the way health care professionals are educated and engaged in their vital work requires a collaborative and coordinated approach among many players - universities, colleges, regulatory bodies, employers, unions, professional associations, and governments. The Health Council convened the summit on health human resources to focus on practical, short-term solutions. This report attempts to capture the lively discussion and encouraging examples of innovation brought forward at that forum, organized into four theme areas. The recommendations were developed by the Council following the meeting."

Building a Sustainable Public Health Research Infrastructure in Canada.
Nancy Edwards
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"In an effort to strengthen population and public health research capacity in Canada, the Canadian Institutes of Health Research - Institute of Population and Public Health (CIHRIPPH) organized and hosted the invitational "Building a Sustainable Public Health Research Infrastructure in Canada" meeting in Toronto, Ontario from March 3-4, 2003. The meeting responded to a key recommendation form the CIHR-IPPH sponsored "Building Public Health Research, Education and Development in Canada: A Five Site Consultation" of July 2002. This meeting was but one part of an ongoing process of dialogue about public health research capacity in Canada and brought together a diverse group of eighty public health leaders from research, practice, community and policy-making arenas. The two main goals of the meeting were: (1) to facilitate the development of a network and infrastructure for public health researchers, practitioners, community advocates and policy makers in Canada; and (2) to develop recommendations and an action plan to foster public health research infrastructure development in Canada."

Building Public Health Research, Education and Development in Canada.
July 2002
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"Conclusion: Based on the Ontario consultation results, an impressive publication track record and its national and international reputation, the Ontario PHRED Program is a highly successful model. Both research and education initiatives are influencing policy and practice and vice-versa. However there are challenges related to infrastructure uncertainties and limited program profile that merit consideration."