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APHA Scientific Session and Event Listing

Recorded presentation

Isabel Auerbach, MPH, CHES¹, Michael L. Radetsky, MPH¹, Brian Katcher, PharmD¹, and Anna Zacher, MPH². (1) Community Health Education Section, San Francisco Department of Public Health, 30 Van Ness Avenue, Suite 2300, San Francisco, CA 94102, 415-575-5684, Isabel.Auerbach@sfdph.org, (2) San Francisco Injury Center, SFGH Department of Surgery, 1001 Potrero Avenue, Box 0807, San Francisco, CA 94110

The web-based Injury Prevention Network was born out of a perceived need by California injury prevention professionals for ongoing strong statewide leadership in the field. Though California has been looked to as a leader in injury control programs and policy, injury prevention continues to be a secondary focus of public health prevention efforts and is generally under funded. To continue making strides in the field, there is a need to support the transfer of leadership skills, core competencies, and advocacy approaches to emerging future leaders. A statewide survey of injury prevention professionals showed wide support for the concept of a network. An informal group of leaders, coming together at the annual state conference, became the planning group. The San Francisco Department of Public Health and the San Francisco Injury Center obtained a state grant to start the network. With input from surveys and conference calls, we found that sharing resources and networking were as important as leadership development. The website includes a program description, resources, and listings of events and jobs and funding possibilities. A members-only section contains discussion boards regarding common injury mechanisms and on skill or policy areas, and contact information. Thus, members can participate in a semi-public discussion or contact each other directly. The network is in touch with several hundred professionals and expects to serve at least 50 professionals actively in the first year.

Learning Objectives: At the conclusion of the session, the participant in this session will be able to

• Describe the history of the development of the Injury Prevention Network
• List four resource areas that are included in the Injury Prevention Network
• Articulate the need for inclusive planning and input in developing a public health network

Keywords: Interactive Communication, Internet Tools

Related Web page: www.healthysf.org/cipn/index.html

Presenting author's disclosure statement:

Any relevant financial relationships? No

Recorded presentation