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Shaping the future of public health: A conversation with emerging leaders. Year Developed: 2022. Source: Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health. Presenter(s): Bryan O. Buckley, DrPH; Tiffani Bell, MD, MPH; Sarah Tsay; Teguo Djoyum. Type: Video. Level: Introductory. Length: 60 minutes.

Annotation: A psychiatrist who focuses on erasing the stigma of mental health care in the Black community. A hospital executive who tackles emergency preparedness through an equity lens. A nonprofit founder who travels the world to bring neurodiagnostic training to the Global South. These are among the new leaders defining the future of public health. COVID-19 thrust the field into the spotlight, sending applications to schools of public health soaring. The future leaders emerging from the pandemic share a powerful conviction that they can forge a more equitable future, with health, dignity, and justice for all. In this webinar, the panel explores the challenges and joys of pursuing that work with several Harvard Chan students and recent alumni.

Learning Objectives: • Explore how COVID-19 is affecting the future of public health • Discuss how health equity and justice will impact the future of public health • Learn from a variety of public health professionals about the challenges and strengths of pursuing a career in public health

The Next Frontier in Evidence-Based Policymaking: The Science of Scaling. Year Developed: 2021. Source: Brookings Institution; The University of Chicago. Presenter(s): Omar Woodard, John List, Elaine Kamarck, Dana Suskind, Michael Nutter. Type: Video. Level: Intermediate. Length: 90 minutes.

Annotation: This video showcases a diverse panel of experts discussing the importance of evidence-based policy making. Topics discussed in this video are scaling in the public sector, actionable evidence, obligations of researchers, and more. This video also includes a discussion of a book that argues that scaling represents the next frontiers in evidence-based policymaking as well as ways to address scaling in research endeavors.

Learning Objectives: • Define scaling. • Explain the importance of the use of evidence in policy making. • Identify how to address the issue of scaling in research, funding, and program implementation endeavors.

Evidence-based Policy Making: Using Data and Evidence to Inform Policy Decisions . Year Developed: 2020. Source: The National Conference of State Legislatures. Presenter(s): Kristine Goodwin, Iris Hentze. Type: Video. Level: Introductory. Length: 49 minutes.

Annotation: This video reviews best practices and ideas related to evidence-based policymaking. Not only will this video equip you with the tools to be good consumers of information when looking for research and data to inform decisions. Topics discussed are why evidence-informed policymaking matters, the principles of evidence-informed policymaking, and what this looks like in practice.

Learning Objectives: • Define evidence-informed policymaking. • Identify methods and tools that can help states use evidence-informed policymaking. • List the seven principles of evidence-informed policymaking.

Ethics and Professionalism Moral Distress Series Part II: The Role of Courage and Culture. Year Developed: 2017. Source: Department of Veterans Affairs, Employee Education System and National Center for Ethics in Health Care. Presenter(s): Lisa Lehmann. Type: Webinar. Level: Advanced. Length: 60 minutes.

Annotation: The purpose of this knowledge-based recorded webinar, The Role of Courage and Culture, is to describe how trouble speaking up can lead to moral distress and present two potential methods to alleviate this issue: cultivating moral courage and improving organizational culture. Dr. Lisa S. Lehmann will explain why health care providers often had trouble in voicing moral and ethical concerns and how this can lead to moral distress. She will describe research which shows that cultivating moral courage can encourage employees to speak up about professionalism and patient safety concerns. She will also describe how efforts to improve organizational culture can foster ethical leadership, psychological safety and greater interprofessional teamwork, which in turn can reduce moral distress. This training will expand upon the work presented in the first session of this series, giving employees and leaders across VA concrete tools to address moral distress in their local settings. There is a post-test and evaluation after completing the course.

Learning Objectives: • Define moral distress. • Identify the relationship between moral courage and speaking up. • Describe the role of moral courage in reducing moral distress.

Special Instructions: Registration required to access this course.

Continuing Education: See course listing for CE details.

A Public Health with Impact: The Path to What Works. Year Developed: 2014 est.. Source: National Association of County and City Health Officials. Presenter(s): Brandie Adams-Piphus, MPH. Type: Podcast. Level: Introductory. Length: 12 minutes.

Annotation: Brandie Adams-Piphus, MPH, NACCHO Senior Program Analyst, describes the role of the health department in advancing evidence-based public health and helpful resources. This podcast increases local health officials' awareness of their role in using evidence-based public health practice to prevent chronic disease and keep people healthier.

Learning Objectives: • Define evidence-based public health and the role of the LHO in evidence-based public health. • Describe how NACCHO’s Framework for Evidence-Based Decision Making and Planning can help you carry out your role in evidence-based public health. • Utilize tools and resources that can help you put NACCHO’s Framework for Evidence-Based Decision Making and Planning into practice.

Leadership: Giving and Receiving Feedback. Year Developed: 2013. Source: Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, Women’s and Children’s Health Policy Center. Presenter(s): Robert Wm. Blum, MD, PhD, MPH. Type: Video. Level: Introductory. Length: 40 minutes.

Annotation: In this multi-section video presentation, Dr. Blum discusses the critical importance of and challenges inherent in giving and receiving feedback, whether one is in a supervisory, employee, or peer communication situation. Strategies for effective interactions of this nature are provided.

Foundations of Critical Thinking. Year Developed: 2012. Source: CityMatCH. Presenter(s): Enoch Hale, PhD. Type: Webinar Archive. Level: Introductory. Length: 35 minutes.

Annotation: Dr. Hale begins this webinar by discussing what critical thinking is, its importance and how it can be applied to professionals’ everyday work. The presentation focuses on the principles of critical thinking and the underlying preferences and beliefs we have that influence our thoughts and actions. He provides various definitions and a model for fostering a critical mind called SEEI: stating words, elaborating statements, exemplifying concepts, and illustrating an idea. The importance of creating a language of thinking is also addressed, as well as clarifying purpose, identifying assumptions, and formulating questions.

Learning Objectives: •Define critical thinking. •Describe why critical thinking is important. •Learn strategies to improve critical thinking.

Changing World of Work: Are You Changing Too?. Year Developed: 2012. Source: Alabama Public Health Training Network, Alabama Department of Public Health. Presenter(s): Marty Martin, PsyD, MPH. Type: Video. Level: Intermediate. Length: 90 minutes. Slides

Annotation: This video combines an interview format with a presentation. A handout of the presentation slides is available for download. The presenter describes the ways in which workplaces are changing in general, in health care, and in public health. He emphasizes the need for employees to anticipate and prepare for the effects of these changes on career trajectories. He recommends ways that employees can position themselves to remain valuable to their organizations and effective in new contexts, by identifying aspects they can control, taking action, and leveraging their unique gifts and talents. He discusses the need to develop a “career insurance plan,” being strategic about acquiring new skills and creating opportunities for career security and advancement. Dr. Martin puts all of these issues in the context of the public health workplace, describing new career opportunities related to the Affordable Care Act and regionalization, other scenarios that could affect the careers of public health professionals in the near future, and use of the core public health functions to frame career plans. Finally, he talks about maintaining commitment and energy by cultivating a positive perspective and creating happiness.

Learning Objectives: • Identify the trends in the changing world of work. • Leverage your unique gifts and talents to seize the opportunities of the changing world of work and mitigate the risks. • Position your career to make a difference in the lives of your organization and others.

Special Instructions: To access the video, scroll down on the landing page to the “View Program” gray box and choose a player to open the presentation. [Note: Need Real Player or Windows Media Player to watch].

Systems Thinking for Maternal and Child Health: Application in Practice. Year Developed: 2011. Source: Alabama Public Health Training Network. Presenter(s): Donna Petersen MHS, ScD. Type: Online Course. Level: Introductory Intermediate Advanced. Length: 90 minutes. 2.0 Participation/CE offered through Tulane University

Annotation: In this 90-minute webinar, Donna Petersen demonstrates how to apply systems thinking to maternal and child health and analyzes the advantages of using this method to solve current and future challenges in public health. Systems thinking is first defined in a maternal and child health context as well as a life course approach. Dr. Petersen discusses how systems thinking evolved through the care of children with special health care needs. She also compares and contrasts the benefits of using a systems approach as well as the potential negative consequences of not using this type of approach.

Learning Objectives: • Define “systems thinking” in a Maternal and Child Health context. • Discuss current Maternal and Child Health/public health opportunities challenges that call for a systems approach (give concrete examples). • Describe the application of systems thinking in Maternal and Child Health practice. • Compare and contrast the benefits using a systems approach and potential negative consequences of not using a systems approach.

Special Instructions: Registration is required.

Continuing Education: Nurses 1 hour, Social Workers 1 hour

Eight Steps to Building and Sustaining Effective Coalitions. Year Developed: 2010. Source: South Central Public Health Training Center. Presenter(s): Frances Dunn Butterfoss, PhD, MSEd. Type: Video. Level: Introductory. Length: 90 minutes.

Annotation: This video provides an overview of coalitions, including how and when to use them. The presenter provides eight steps for building effective coalitions that promote health, a healthy environment, and disease prevention: 1) Clarify vision and mission, 2) Create ownership of coalition, 3) Solidify coalition infrastructure and process, 4) Recruit and retain and active, diverse membership, 5) Develop transformational leaders, 6) Market your coalition, 7) Focus on action, and 8) Evaluate your coalition. Characteristics of and barriers to successful coalitions are discussed, followed by examples of actual community coalitions, such as Virginians for a Healthy Future. **NOTE: This course was originally delivered as a satellite broadcast. Contact hours (2).

Learning Objectives: • Describe three characteristics of effective coalitions. • Recount three successes and three barriers to coalition effectiveness and their resolutions. • Identify eight essential steps for building and sustaining effective coalitions. • Learn valuable lessons from actual community coalitions.

Special Instructions: Logging in to the Alabama Department of Public Health portal is required.

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