The 131st Annual Meeting (November 15-19, 2003) of APHA

Abstract #60901

Ray M. (Bud) Nicola, MD MHSA, Turning Point NPO/ CDC, 6 Nickerson, Suite 300, Seattle, WA 98199, (206)616-8410, bnicola@u.washington.edu

Outline of session (5 different papers) Introduction to session Bobbie Berkowitz, PhD, CNAA, FAAP

1) Abstract ID# 60947 National Excellence Collaboratives: History, Development, and Products Bud Nicola, MD, MHSA, FACPM

2) Abstract ID# 61793 Comparison of Successful State Partnership Characteristics with Local Partnerships and National Excellence Collaboratives Bobbie Berkowitz, PhD, CNAA, FAAP

3) Abstract ID# 60971 Public Health Institutes as Administrative Vehicles for Turning Point Partnerships Bud Nicola, MD, MHSA, FACPM; Joseph Kimbrell, MA, LCSW

4) Abstract ID# 60937 Building Sustainable Systems Change at the State Level Betty Bekemeier, MPH, MSN

5) Abstract ID# 61865 Turning Point "Sets the Stage" for Bioterrorism Preparedness Betty Bekemeier, MPH, MSN

Learning Objectives:

Session consists of the following abstracts(each with their own learning objectives): Introduction to session Bobbie Berkowitz, PhD, CNAA, FAAP
• National Excellence Collaboratives: History, Development, and Products Bud Nicola, MD, MHSA, FACPM
• Comparison of Successful State Partnership Characteristics with Local Partnerships and National Excellence Collaboratives Bobbie Berkowitz, PhD, CNAA, FAAP
• Public Health Institutes as Administrative Vehicles for Turning Point Partnerships Bud Nicola, MD, MHSA, FACPM; Joseph Kimbrell, MA, LCSW
• Building Sustainable Systems Change at the State Level Betty Bekemeier, MPH, MSN
• Turning Point Sets the Stage for Bioterrorism Preparedness Betty Bekemeier, MPH, MSN

Keywords: Collaboration, System Involvement

Related Web page: www.turningpointprogram.org

Presenting author's disclosure statement:
I do not have any significant financial interest/arrangement or affiliation with any organization/institution whose products or services are being discussed in this session.