- Community Health Assessment
- Description: An assessment using quantitative and qualitative procedures to systematically collect and analyze data about health priorities within a specific community.
- Process: Data is collected from the community and public health stakeholders directly involved with the Tribal Nation.
- Outcome: Highly specific community-level health information to prioritize health needs and decision-making for health improvement plans.
- Quantitative Data Analysis
- Description: Statistical analysis is completed to understand the burden of a particular disease, risk factors, and/or health conditions.
- Process: OTPH may utilize existing Resource and Patient Management System (RPMS) data, according to the Tribal Data Sharing Agreement, and any available local, state, and/or national level surveillance data.
- Outcome: A report, presentation, or other requested deliverable is produced for the requesting Tribal Nation to use to inform public health program planning and grant application supporting statistics for background knowledge and rationale.
- Qualitative Data Collection and Analysis
- Description: A Tribal Nation identifies an area of focus or topic they would like to gather more information about that indicates an open ended, conversational approach.
- Process: OTPH designs and conducts Key Informant Interviews, Focus Groups, Talking Circles, etc. to gather information.
- Outcome: A report, presentation, or other requested deliverable is produced for the requesting Tribal Nation to use to inform public health program planning and grant application supporting statistics for background knowledge and rationale.
- Survey and Other Data Collection Instrument Development
- Description: A specific tool (e.g., survey, questionnaire, surveillance system) for public health information gathering is designed within the parameters identified by the Tribal Nation.
- Process: A USET member Tribal Nation identifies a data need, collection method, or outcome and submits a request for a data collection tool modification or development.
- Outcomes: Tools to collect information on specific health topics to meet Tribal specific needs. Integration with existing surveys or systems may allow for comparison with other reference groups.
- Disease Outbreak Consultation
- Description: Assist with developing and implementing systems to respond to outbreaks, including emerging infections.
- Process: Submit a request for assistance in developing surveillance tools and systems, data analysis and reporting, and public health guidance and recommendations.
- Outcome: A proposal to implement a system to control infectious disease outbreaks in the community and to improve program planning and health services.
- Immunization Registry
- Description: Providing updated information in the RPMS immunization registry.
- Process: Upon request, OTPH staff will utilize RPMS and statewide immunization surveillance data, identify discrepancies, and enter missing records into RPMS.
- Outcome: Up-to-date immunization records among Tribal citizens.
The Office of Tribal Public Health was created in 1995 and operates the USET Tribal Epidemiology Center, which is one of 12 nationally recognized TECs. OTPH serves thirty-three (33) Tribal Nations from the Northeastern Woodlands, to the Everglades, and across the Gulf of Mexico. OTPH provides up-to-date public health information, advocacy tools, policy analysis, and health promotion and disease prevention programming. OTPH believes that elevating the health status of Tribal Citizens is integral in restoring and maintaining the heart, spirit, and soul common to every USET Tribal Nation.
If you are a USET member Tribal Leader or USET member Tribal Nation Staff Member please click the button below to request technical assistance. If you have questions, contact us by emailing usetepi@usetinc.org.
Each technical assistance request is completely customized depending on the individual support requested by the Tribal Nation. See below for some of the technical assistance activity examples that OTPH is able to provide. If there is an activity not listed below that you would like support with, please submit a request and we will reach out to you.
- Disease Outbreak Consultation
- Description: Assist with developing and implementing systems to respond to outbreaks, including emerging infections.
- Process: Submit a request for assistance in developing surveillance tools and systems, data analysis and reporting, and public health guidance and recommendations.
- Outcome: A proposal to implement a system to control infectious disease outbreaks in the community and to improve program planning and health services.
- Recommendations for Tribal Public Health Concerns
- Description: OTPH staff consults with other public health authorities to compile the most relevant public health recommendations for a requested topic specific to location/region and population.
- Outcome: Up-to-date, specific public health guidance.
- Immunization Registry
- Description: Providing updated information in the RPMS immunization registry.
- Process: Upon request, OTPH staff will utilize RPMS and statewide immunization surveillance data, identify discrepancies, and enter missing records into RPMS.
- Outcome: Up-to-date immunization records among Tribal citizens.
- GPRA 101 Training
- Description: On-site training including a basic overview of the Government Performance Reporting Act (GPRA), and the impact of collecting these measures. Tailored training can include Clinical Reporting System (CRS), Diabetes Management System (DMS), iCare, and Patient Care Component (PCC) management reports.
- Outcome: Staff trained in GPRA measures and enhanced tracking skills.
- Training Request
- Description: USET hosts several training opportunities each year, examples include Racial Misclassification, Mental Health First Aid, and Data Sovereignty. Additionally, tailored training can be provided upon request. Trainings can be tailored to various audiences, application types, and skill levels. Trainings may be offered virtually or in-person.
- Outcome: Tribal Nation staff and citizens trained in key areas of Tribal public health.
