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. 2010 Oct 15;7(6):A118.

Figure 1.

Flow chart This figure displays the 5 components of a framework for collaborative public health in action and 12 associated collaborative processes. Part A is assessment and collaborative planning and the associated collaborative processes: 1) analyzing information about the problem/goals, 2) establishing a vision and mission, 3) developing a framework or logic model, and 4) developing and using strategic/action plans. Part B is implementing targeted action and the associated collaborative processes: 5) defining organizational structure and operating mechanisms, 6) developing leadership, and 7) arranging for community mobilization. Part C is changing conditions in communities and systems and the associated collaborative processes: 8) implementing effective interventions, and 9) assuring technical assistance. Part D is achieving widespread change in behaviors and the associated collaborative processes: 10) documenting progress and using feedback. Part E is improving population health and health equity and associated collaborative processes: 11) making outcomes matter and 12) sustaining the work.

The sequential, iterative, and interactive components (A-E) of a framework that guides communities'  work to improve population health and 12 collaborative processes associated with the components. This framework is adapted from the Institute of Medicine framework for collaborative public health action (4).