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Annotation: This video conference profiles a large urban county experience in creating a unique integrated database comprised of public and private sector records on children zero‐six years of age. This community’s experience serves as a powerful example of how data can inform the decision making of funders, policymakers and providers. The presentation includes a description of how the integrated child well‐being database was created over 12 years, as well as how it is utilized on an ongoing basis to inform policy and practice. With records on more than 400,000 children born in the county, the data system links together information on births, child maltreatment, receipt of public assistance, as well as engagement in programming such as home visiting, child care, and mental health services. Collectively, the experience of over a decade shows the power of data in informing policy and program improvement. The presentation also addresses the challenges that have been faced and overcome regarding practical issues around data sharing agreements and securing data from many different public and private providers into an integrated dataset. It also addresses how to build a strong relationship between the government officials, academics, and the program providers so that trust and collaboration form the basis for improving the services available to children and their families.

Annotation: This archived webinar introduces a comprehensive self-assessment tool that helps Title V agencies assess health reform-related activities in states. The tool can help define a state's capacity and opportunities to leverage existing MCH skills to drive health transformation - in all its forms - for MCH populations. Iowa recently completed the tool and had this to say: "This tool was helpful for us to think about how Iowa's Title V program interfaces with the health care reform activities going on in our state. It helped us identify areas of strength and provided direction on important next steps as we move MCH forward post ACA implementation. Hopefully, other states will use the tool to ignite conversations in their states".

Annotation: This webinar for local, state, and tribal public health leaders and managers shares tips for assessing staff training needs and implementing training plans.

Learning Objectives: • Describe the benefits of completing a training needs assessment Identify different ways to collect data for use in workforce development • Describe how a targeted training needs assessment can benefit program planning • Recognize the potential for a workforce development plan, beyond meeting accreditation requirements

Special Instructions: NWCPHP trainings are accessed through PH LearnLink. See https://www.nwcphp.org/training/tools-resources/ph-learnlink

Annotation: Presentations on how to use the Data Resource Center, the results of the latest National Survey of Children's Health, and key findings of the survey were given. The survey examined the physical and emotional health of children placing emphasis on medical homes, family interactions, parental health, school experiences, and neighborhood safety. A transcript and post-webinar Q&As are available on the series page.

Special Instructions: DataSpeak uses a number of different technologies. To get the most out of the information, please review the technical requirements at http://hrsa.gov/archive/mchb/dataspeak/techreq/index.html

Annotation: Discussion of the NSCHN, including purpose, methodology, key findings, and ways to access both state and national data.

Special Instructions: DataSpeak uses a number of different technologies. To get the most out of the information, please review the technical requirements at http://hrsa.gov/archive/mchb/dataspeak/techreq/index.html

Annotation: Public health evidence-based practice involves using the best available evidence to make informed public health practice decisions. The webinar introduces the concepts of evidence-based public health (EBPH) and provides an overview of resources that are online and freely accessible to the public health workforce. Resources highlighted include evidence-based guidelines, systematic reviews, formulated literature searches, best and promising practices. Developed by Partners in Information Access for the Public Health Workforce,.

Learning Objectives: • Understand the characteristics of evidence-based public health (EBPH) • Describe at least three different types of evidence that can be used to support public health practice questions. • Identify at least three online public health resources available for free.

Annotation: Discussion of different tools, data sources, and methods for monitoring and reporting on the epidemiology of Autism Spectrum Disorders.

Special Instructions: DataSpeak uses a number of different technologies. To get the most out of the information, please review the technical requirements at http://hrsa.gov/archive/mchb/dataspeak/techreq/index.html

Annotation: This web conference examined epidemiological trends in childhood attention-deficit/hyperactivity over time, using data from the National Survey of Children’s Health. The presenters discussed the potential for using state-based estimates from this national, population-based survey to advance state health initiatives in the mental and behavioral health of children.

Special Instructions: DataSpeak uses a number of different technologies. To get the most out of the information, please review the technical requirements at http://hrsa.gov/archive/mchb/dataspeak/techreq/index.html

Annotation: This module introduces learners to epidemiologic designs and their uses. First, the course describes the goals of epidemiology studies, and then defines the information needed to answer the “five W’s” (what, who, where, when and why). Next, the module describes the differences between descriptive and analytic studies, and gives examples of study designs within each category, using the recent SARS outbreak to illustrate concepts. Learning is reinforced with short exercises and a final assessment.

Learning Objectives: • List the differences between descriptive and analytic epidemiology • Describe the main types of epidemiologic studies and their uses • Identify and provide examples of person, place, and time in descriptive studies • Describe the main differences among case-control, cohort studies, and environmental studies

Special Instructions: Registration is required. Look to the right of the screen and click on "Register in PHLearnLink".

Continuing Education: Continuing Nursing Education (CNE) credits are available. Participants who successfully complete the course are eligible to receive a certificate for 1.0 contact hours for a processing fee of $35.

Annotation: After defining key terms, users, and essential elements of surveillance systems, the course clarifies the difference between data collection and surveillance. Next, the module covers different forms of surveillance (passive, active, sentinel and syndromic), defines the legal authority for the activity, and describes different uses of surveillance data. It continues by also describing ideal qualities and steps in developing, utilizing and evaluating surveillance systems. The lecture concludes by defining the role of the CDC and providing examples of federal and state surveillance systems. Examples, short exercises, and a final assessment are used to reinforce learning.

Learning Objectives: • Define public health surveillance • Describe the different uses of surveillance systems • Describe the legal basis for disease reporting • List the steps in establishing a surveillance system • Explain the process for evaluating surveillance systems • List examples of surveillance systems at the local, state, and national levels

Special Instructions: Registration is required. Look to the right of the screen and click on "Register in PHLearnLink".

Continuing Education: Participants who successfully complete the course are eligible to receive a certificate for 1.5 contact Continuing Nursing Education (CNE) credits for a processing fee of $35.