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COUNTRY PRESENTATION. Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands (CNMI). Overview. *CNMI: 14 islands; 3 Primary Inhabited Islands -Saipan, Rota and Tinian -Population: 53,883 (2010 Census) *Former DPH now CHCC
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COUNTRY PRESENTATION Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands (CNMI)
Overview *CNMI: 14 islands; 3 Primary Inhabited Islands -Saipan, Rota and Tinian -Population: 53,883 (2010 Census) *Former DPH now CHCC -Public Law 16-51 effective October 1, 2011 - Board of Trustees, CEO, Corporate Officers -Semi-autonomous public governmental agency -from a $38M Budget to $5M in FY2012 -1 public hospital located in Saipan -Divisions: Hospital, Public Health, THC, RHC *Top 3 CHCC Priority Issues: 1. Financial instability 2. Declining resources 3. NCDs
NCDs and Associated Risk Factors 7 out of every 10 deaths in the CNMI
Childhood Obesity According to a CNMI Nutrition Survey, 45% of 7-10 year olds were obese or overweight. Source: CNMI Nutrition Cluster Survey, Paulino, et al.2008
Does CNMI have a Health Plan? No. No comprehensive “whole of society” health plan in place nor a CHCC strategic plan. CDC NPHII…
4 Main Health Plans by 2012 Community Health Assessment Community Health Improvement Plan Governor’s Healthcare System Assessment CHCC Strategic Plan
What plans are in place? *2007 Strategic Plan *2008 CNMI HRH Action Plan *2008 NCD Plan *2012 Six months Division of Public Health Strategic Plan
Lessons Learned on “the Plans” *Designate staff /champion with decision-making influence to keep the plan “Alive” *Keep Plan “Front & Center” horizontally and vertically (e.g. Active Collaboration & Engagement) *Secure and align funding (e.g. NA Program, NCD Plan) * Regular and consistent reporting of progress at all levels (e.g. Dashboards, targeted communication strategies)