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Toolkit for Planning an EHR-based Surveillance Program
November 23, 2015
Successfully using information from electronic health records systems (EHR) for public health surveillance requires creating a value case, engaging stakeholders, implementing appropriate technologies, and ultimately using information to improve health.
Reframing Public Health Informatics: A Communications Toolkit
November 3, 2016
Reframing Public Health Informatics is a collection of evidence-based framing recommendations and sample communications designed to help the public health workforce talk about informatics – what it is, how it works, and why its contributions are so important to achieving the goal of improved population health.
Workforce Position Classifications and Descriptions
April 25, 2014
PHII worked with CDC, ASTHO and NACCHO to develop four template job descriptions for executive, managerial, professional and clinical informatics positions.
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Reports Index
Displaying 1 to 10 of 131 ReportsRadar Report Template
June 6, 2019
The radar report is a tool that enables information system requests to be systematically cataloged, scored based on a defined set of criteria, and ranked for implementation as resources become available. Implementing a structured prioritization process can help ensure that system changes are...
2019 Fundamentals of IIS Leadership Workbook
June 6, 2019
A digital version of the workbook for the 2019 Fundamentals of IIS Leadership Workshop
Sample IIS Staffing Model
June 5, 2019
The sample staffing model is a tool to help visualize coverage for key IIS roles, identify potential gaps in coverage, and ensure alignment of roles to enhance IIS operational effectiveness and efficiency. The model is for illustrative purposes and includes VFC and assessment due to their...
Staff Allocation Matrix
June 5, 2019
This Staff Allocation Matrix is designed to help managers answer the question "How does my staff spend their time on a periodic basis (e.g., weekly, monthly, quarterly, etc.)?" The completed Matrix identifies staff allocations across programs, projects, activities, and tasks, and...
Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) Tracking Tool
June 5, 2019
A tool for maintaining a consolidated list of standard operating procedures (SOPs) within a program.
Procurement Action Plan
June 5, 2019
Use this form as an input to map the entire projected timeline -- how much time is required for each step, including approvals -- to determine how many months will be required, and provide an opportunity to identify early where there may be roadblocks to proceeding (e.g., procedural timetables...
Procurement Readiness Checklist
June 5, 2019
This checklist provides a list of steps in the procurement and contracting process, from planning a procurement project to solicitation and contracting. Use to help plan a procurement project and to assess readiness to move on to the next step during a procurement project. Must consult local...
Statement of Objectives (SOO), Statement of Work (SOW), or Performance Work Statement (PWS)?
June 5, 2019
It is important to be able to describe the requirements you have for the procurement in order that prospective vendors can adequately describe the products and/or services they believe will meet your needs. But not all projects are created equal; sometimes you know precisely how you want to...
Systems Development Lifecycle Roles & Responsibilities
June 5, 2019
A graphic representation of some common roles & responsibilities used in systems development projects.