Write a 5-7 page action plan for a quality improvement initiative, using the Centers for Disease Control’s
WASH program as the basis for the plan to improve water quality and sanitation for a refugee camp.
Introduction Introduction
Note: The assessments in this course build upon each other, so you are strongly encouraged to complete
them in sequence.
Action plans are used across all types of organizations as a means to provide an organized structure and a
series of steps to ensure the success of a strategy or initiative.
Historically, the roles of public health (PH) and health administration (HA) have for the most part operated in
separate silos, with public health focused on keeping people healthy (vaccines, lifestyles, safe living
conditions, et cetera) and health administration focused on treating illnesses. As the health care system
evolves, influenced by changing consumer expectations, shifting reimbursement plans, and the increasing
use of technology, the term population health has emerged as the intersection between the two. The
interprofessional collaborations within population health will expand over time as PH administrators and HA
clinicians work side-by-side with focused efforts to prevent and treat illness efficiently and effectively for the
populations they serve.
As you prepare to complete this assessment, you may want to think about other related issues to deepen
your understanding or broaden your viewpoint. You are encouraged to consider the questions below and
discuss them with a fellow learner, a work associate, an interested friend, or a member of your professional
community. Note that these questions are for your own development and exploration and do not need to
be completed or submitted as part of your assessment.
What techniques could improve the effectiveness of program performance measurement?
What role might pharmaceutical companies play in a quality improvement plan?
What technologies exist to make clean water accessible and affordable?
