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The Planning Division's mission is to keep the health department on top of health needs of the whole county and its visitors.  The program divides its work into the following units:  Planning, Quality Information Services, Core Services Agency and Special Projects.


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Planning - tracking the community health need, strategic planning, grant coordination, Public Health student activities, assuring Institution Review Board activities to protect patient rights, writing planning documents, Health Planning Advisory Council.  
  • Quality Information Systems - WCHD's behavioral health programs are fully accredited by The Joint Commission, which requires the monitoring of quality appropriatesness, safety, training and other aspects of patient care. 
  • This unit facilitates these activities, providing data support and publishing support to internal customers.
  • Core Service Agency - Has a mission to plan and monitor the county system for mental health and substance abuse.
  • Special Projects.












 


Last Updated on Monday, 28 November 2011 09:55
 

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