County Performance Snapshot


 

Healthy People 2010
A comprehensive, nationwide health promotion and disease prevention agenda, launched by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services in 2000, this initiative seeks to improve the health of all people in the United States using a framework of 467 objectives (measures).

DOH CHD and Central Office Administrative Snapshots
Monthly reports of business process indicators, for both County Health Departments and Central Office Programs.

DOH Bureau Summary Reports
Final reports of programmatic evaluations in County Health Departments, conducted by DOH Central Office Programs.

10 Essential Public Health Services
These "10 Essentials" provide a working definition of public health, and a guiding framework for the responsibilities of local public health systems.

Community Health Assessment Resource Tool Set (CHARTS)
This site includes such health statistics as births, deaths, disease morbidity, population and behavioral risk factors.

The CHARTS page also includes a link to County Health Profiles; these profiles answer the questions, "How healthy are our residents?" and, "What does the health status of our community look like?"

Community Health Status Indicators (CHSI) Report
This report, designed by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, gives an overview of key health indicators for local communities and encourages dialogue about actions that can be taken to improve a community's health. Community profiles can be displayed on maps or downloaded in a brochure format. The CHSI mapping capability allows users to visually compare similar counties throughout the nation (termed peer counties) as well as adjacent counties with their county.

Instant Atlas
This mapping tool allows users to visually display data, including Snapshot data, in a customized format.

America's Health Rankings
This report, produced and released each year by the United Health Foundation, provides an annual analysis of national health on a state-by-state basis and ranking of the healthiest and least healthy states.

COMPASS (Comprehensive Assessment, Strategic Success)
"Communities navigating toward a
  healthier future."

This site includes information and links to:
- Florida MAPP Field Guide
- Community Assessment Reports
- County Survey Reports
- Local Public Health System Assessment Information and Results
- Self-Evaluation Check-list
- Compass Points Newsletters

Operational Definition of a Functional Local Health Department
The National Association of County and City Health Officials (NACCHO)'s definition of what people in any community can reasonably expect from their local health department. Also serves as a framework for the National Voluntary Public Health Accreditation standards.
 
 

County Health Department Strategic Plan or Central Office Program Strategic Plan
Review your CHD's or Central Office Program's strategic plan to see how data gathered can impact or support your strategic plan's goals and objectives.

DOH Employee Survey Results

Customer Satisfaction Information

National Public Health Department Accreditation Information
National Public Health Department Accreditation is a key strategy for strengthening the public health infrastructure nationwide. Using a framework of standards and measures, it is used by local and state health departments to continuously improve their business and health outcomes.

 

DOH Long-Range Program Plan (LRPP)
This five-year, goal-based plan provides the framework and justification for our agency's budget. The plan focuses on agency priorities in achieving the goals and objectives of the state. The plan is statutorily required to be updated annually.

Florida Environmental Public Health Tracking Network
Division of Environmental Health's web portal is part of a National network created in cooperation with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to provide health, exposure, environmental hazard data and information that communities can use to improve their health.

Florida Youth Tobacco Survey (FYTS)
This survey tracks indicators of tobacco use and exposure to second-hand smoke among Florida public middle and high school students, and provides data for monitoring and evaluating tobacco use among youth in the Florida Tobacco Prevention and Control Program.

U.S. Census Bureau - U.S. Quick Facts
View United States demographic statistics.

U.S. Census Bureau - Florida Quick Facts
View Florida's overall demographic statistics, or view individual County demographic statistics.

Youth Risk Behavior Survey (YRBS)
This is a statewide, school-based confidential survey of Florida's public high school students administered during odd-numbered years. The purpose of the YRBS is to monitor priority health-risk behaviors that contribute substantially to the leading causes of death, disability, and social problems among youth, which contribute to patterns in adulthood.

Florida Research and Economic Database (FRED)
This site provides data on labor markets, economic indicators, demographic information, area profiles, and allows for comparisons of geographical areas.

Behavior Risk Factor Surveillance System (BRFSS)
This state-based telephone surveillance system is designed to collect data on individual risk behaviors and preventive health practices related to the leading causes of morbidity and mortality in the United States. Information from the survey is used for health planning, program evaluation, and monitoring health objectives within the Department of Health.

Florida's Office of Economic and Demographic Research
View Florida's overall information or "County Profiles" of demographic and economic statistics, as compiled by this office of the Florida Legislature.

Florida's Measures of Health &
Well-Being
A document measuring high-level health status indicators.