Guide to Prioritization Techniques

Guide to Prioritization Techniques Introduction Despite the many accomplishments of local public health, we continue to see emerging population-wide health threats as we forge ahead into to the 21st Century. We are in an economic climate where LHD personnel are facing dire budget cutbacks while simultaneously dealing with issues like H1N1, chronic diseases, and natural disasters. Because LHDs are the backbone of the public health system, the recent movement to establish a national system of accountability for governmental health agencies is particularly timely. The Public Health Accreditation Board (PHAB) is developing a voluntary national accreditation program which is grounded in continuous quality improvement. As LHDs work toward meeting accreditation standards and implementing quality improvement efforts, they are faced with an infinite number of competing health issues to address, while keeping in mind several external considerations such as urgency, cost, impact and feasibility, to name just a few.

this challenge through a lens of diminished quality in services, strategy grids can provide a mechanism to take a thoughtful approach to achieving maximum results with limited resources. This tool may assist in transitioning from brainstorming with a large number of options to a more focused plan of action.

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