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Public Health: MAPP (Mobilizing for Action though Planning and Partnerships)
Introduction to MAPP
 | "What is MAPP?Mobilizing for Action through Planning and Partnerships (MAPP) is a community-wide strategic planning tool for improving community health. Facilitated by public health leadership, this tool helps communities prioritize public health issues and identify resources for addressing them. MAPP includes two graphics that illustrate the process communities will undertake.
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MAPP Steering Committee (pdf Format)
MAPP Timeline:
Please click on the 18-month Timeline (pdf Format) link to view the MAPP's timeline.
MAPP Process Phases:
Organize for Success/Partnership Development: To initiate the MAPP process, lead organizations in the community begin by organizing themselves and preparing to implement MAPP (Organize for Success/Partnership Development). Community-wide strategic planning requires a high level of commitment from partners, stakeholders, and the community residents who are recruited to participate....More>>>
MAPP Vision & Value Statement: The second phase of the MAPP process is Visioning. A shared vision and common values provide a framework for pursuing long-range community goals....More>>>
- Four MAPP Assessments:
Community Themes and Strengths Assessment provides a deep understanding of the issues residents feel are important. .....More>>>
Local Public Health System Assessment (LPHSA) is a comprehensive assessment of all of the organizations and entities that contribute to the public's health....More>>>
Community Health Status Assessment identifies priority issues related to community health and quality of life....More>>>
Forces of Change Assessment focuses on identification of forces such as legislation, technology, and other issues that affect the context in which the community and its public health system operates....More>>>
Identify Strategic Issues: During this phase, participants identify linkages between the MAPP assessments to determine the most critical issues that must be addressed for the community to achieve its vision....More>>>
Formulate Goals and Strategies: After issues have been identified, participants Formulate Goals and Strategies for addressing each issue....More>>>
Action Cycle: This is the final phase of MAPP. During this phase, participants plan, implement, and evaluate. These activities build upon one another in a continuous and interactive manner and ensure continued success"....More>>>
ADDITIONAL MAPP INFORMATION
MAPP Field Guide (pdf format), MAPP Final Report (pdf format)
Watch MAPP Video
To learn more about PDF, please click the PDF and Acrobat Reader link.
Source: National Association of County and City Health Officials (NACCHO)
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Introduction to MAPP
MAPP Timeline
Organize for Success/Partnership Development
MAPP Vision & Value Statement
Community Themes and Strengths Assessment
Local Public Health System Assessment
Community Health Status Assessment
Forces of Change Assessment
Identify Strategic Issues
Formulate Goals and Strategies
Action Cycle
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