Guest Post: Ideas for Sharing Best Practices Among States
Lloyd Werk
The author of this post is Lloyd Werk , MD, MPH, of Nemours.
During our discussion today, I thought of some possible ways to implement the desire to share best practices among the states. Some ideas:
1. Let’s create an online clearinghouse to graphically link state statistics on childhood obesity and Sara Benjamin’s findings on adherence with best practices. It could have a framework that then lists the resources in each state including: policies (bills and regulations in place), quality rating systems, agencies’ contact information, and related programs. A search engine would allow a keyword search so that if an advocate in state x was interested in proposing a quality rating system for childcare, they could review existing systems in other states.
2. There are some great programs out there, but we have some difficulty in dissemination of best practices. Perhaps an outside funder or government agency could challenge states with an “x-prize competition” to demonstrate dissemination of a program. Like a Baldridge award, the prize would recognize great programs and further promote dissemination.
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September 24, 2009 1:49 pm
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