 | The 131st Annual Meeting (November 15-19, 2003) of APHA |
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| The 131st Annual Meeting (November 15-19, 2003) of APHA |
Greta Winbush, MPA, PhD, Louis Stokes Center on Aging, Central State University, 1400 Brush Row Rd, Wilberforce, OH 45384, 937-376-6310, gwinbush@csu.ces.edu
The healthcare industry forecasts much growth, yet growth is minimal if not declining among minority community-based health providers. Sadly, these organizations are also largely represented among those lacking specialized management and knowledge increasingly required for program compliance, quality, and survival. Therefore, we must develop mechanisms that help build strong, self-sustaining minority community-based organizations that are engaged and committed to quality service provision to minority persons. We must move beyond survival and increase their capacities to be resourceful and competitive. So, along with funding, we must also equip minority community-based health organizations with the necessary administrative tools and provide them with ongoing technical assistance, networking, and routine assessment.
The Ohio Minority Health Institute (OMHI) represents a partnership between Central State University and the Ohio Commission on Minority Health made possible by funds from the Tobacco Settlement under the Health Priorities Trust Fund. It is a pilot on-campus infrastructure helping minority community-based organizations across the state of Ohio develop proficiency in health management and service delivery and experience greater organizational success. This one-stop, training and assistance program equips about 25 administrators of minority community-based organizations with administrative tools, health knowledge, technical assistance, and resources using state and national experts in health administration, business, and minority health.
Due to its focus on organizational capacity and knowledge building, preliminary findings will highlight trends on the administrative and health knowledge challenges confronting the OMHI participants as well identify early indicators of organizational change such as administrative and service capacities, health knowledge, and business survival.
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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.