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Title: Section Business

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Section/SPIG: Health Administration

Issue Date:

Health Administration Section Vision/Mission/Principles Statement, Revised Jan. 5, 2004



See related article by Tricia Todd on Strategic Planning below.

Mission



The mission of the APHA Health Administration Section is to promote the public's health by advancing the quality and practice of health administration.

Vision



The APHA Health Administration Section will be a cutting-edge forum for public health administrators providing timely and reliable information on the best practices of health administration, by providing focused deliberation on and advancement of sound public health policy, and by providing interactive networking and mentoring opportunities and skill building for members and future members.

We will achieve this vision by embracing the following principles:

Principle of reliable and timely information
The section promotes good communication as a high priority, providing accurate and timely information about APHA, section activities and initiatives, and key issues and best practices of health administration.

Principle of collaboration
The section models collaboration by working with other sections and affiliates of APHA, schools of public health, health administration programs, and other relevant partners in developing and offering joint programming, training and educational offerings and policy initiatives.

Principle of innovative knowledge growth
The section encourages innovative learning opportunities by utilizing the skills, knowledge and talent of our members to educate our members and the greater public health community about current and future challenges in health administration.

Principle of dialogue
The section supports candid and authentic problem-solving dialogue about issues and challenges health administrators face today, and will embrace effective methods of overcoming the inertia of “status quo."

Principle of diversity
The section embraces and encourages diversity of all kinds (including education, age, gender, ethnicity and work experience), among our members and in all our activities.

Principle of full engagement
The section provides opportunities for members to be fully engaged in the activities of the section and APHA.

Principle of sustainability
The section promotes growth and development through the identification, recruitment and mentoring of new and existing members, and will encourage creative resource development to support the section and its members.

Principles of the ethical practice of health administration in public health
The section models and promotes ethical principles and practices in health administration.

Principle of synergy
The section supports and contributes to the larger mission of APHA.

Candidates Sought for HAS Leadership Positions



Now is the time to nominate someone (including yourself!) to run for a leadership position in the Health Administration Section. There are several positions available this year including:

  • Chair-elect (three-year term -- one each as chair-elect, chairperson, and immediate past chairperson);

  • Section Councilor (two-year term) -- two positions open; and

  • Governing Councilor (two-year term) -- four positions open.

    All officers will be installed at the end of the Annual APHA Meeting, which will be held in November in Washington, D.C.

    Descriptions of the duties of each office are available on the Web site at <http://www.public-health.uiowa.edu/apha/>.

    Details and nomination forms will be available on the Web site by Jan. 31. If you are interested in running for an office, or in nominating someone else to run, please contact:

    Joyce R. Gaufin, Immediate Past Chairperson
    Nominations Committee Chairperson
    <Jgaufin@utah.gov>
    435-632-8256 (Cell)
    801-538-6422 (Phone)


    Health Administration Section Policy Reviews



    Now that the new year is upon us, it is time once again (I know it seems early) to start thinking about our next round of policy reviews.

    As the HA Policy Committee chair for 2004, I am hopeful to take advantage of lessons learned in my rookie year, which is the reason behind this communication.

    As a reminder:
    1. The deadline for suggested policy areas in need of review is Jan. 12. Please forward any suggestions you may have to me prior to that date.
    2. The deadline for proposed new policies is Friday, Feb. 13. If you would like to submit a policy proposal, please be mindful of the deadline. I expect to report to Section Chair Jon Thompson by Feb. 10. The deadline for submitting comments on draft policies will be April 16.

    I was pleased and grateful for the response to last year's call for volunteers. My thanks again to all who participated. This year, I hope to lessen the burden on those participating by increasing the number of members actively involved in the review process. This will allow for a more in-depth review of each proposal, with less valuable time required by each participant.

    APHA Governing Council has established the following priorities for the legislative agenda in 2004: Public Health Infrastructure, Access to Care and Health Disparities. In addition, the following important gaps in existing policy have been identified: asbestos disease compensation; the role of public health in universal health coverage; Medicaid and SCHIP; Clean Water Act; smart growth/transportation policy; Medicare reform; state of the public health workforce; right to mid- and late-term abortion; and comprehensive national policy on catastrophic acute and long-term health care.

    Please contact me at your earliest convenience so that we may coordinate our efforts. We need reviewer and volunteers to attend the policy review sessions at the Annual Meeting in November in D.C. The sooner we get started, the easier the process will be to complete. This is an excellent (and relatively painless) way to provide important input and help the Section with an critical task.

    I can be reached at <msmylie@neo.rr.com>. Thank you for your help.

    Michael G. Smylie, Deputy Director of Health, 330-375-2960