1. DHHS Department Level Measures
The DHHS RBA Performance Measures document describes the department's approach to Results Based Accountability. It also describes the agency's metrics. The document is here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/12bWOmtESRhHhjMoXS8UYrpdlWGJjdmn4SLRbG_lepy4/edit
Why Is This Important?
All Utahns will have access to the highest possible standards of health, including among populations and communities at greatest risk for health and safety disparities. Statewide, residents will have opportunities to be in good physical and emotional condition. Utahns are free from harm, abuse, and neglect at school, at work, and at home. Each person has a say in the decisions regarding their health and well-being, and a voice in their community. Individuals have access to stable housing, food and nutrition services in their neighborhoods, reliable transportation, safe and accessible opportunities for physical activity, and other basic drivers of health, safety, and overall well-being.
Why Is This Important?
Healthcare is affordable and accessible. There are sufficient providers (doctors, dentists, therapists, and other healthcare professionals) and services accessible in every community. Information about how to access services is readily available in multiple formats. Individuals are empowered to make their own choices and decisions regarding their health and well-being. The processes for inquiring about, applying for,and accessing services are user friendly.
Why Is This Important?
All Utahns enjoy safe and supportive settings in their homes, schools, workplaces, and communities. Programs and services help to safeguard children, youth, families, and adults from violence, exploitation, abuse, and neglect. Individuals experience meaningful relationships with family, friends, coworkers, and social groups. Children are prepared to enter and succeed in school. Individuals served by the agency maintain a maximum degree of self-determination in their choices.
Why Is This Important?
Health is considered holistically, considering various drivers such as social, economic, and physical environments. Poor physical and mental health outcomes are minimized by prioritizing the prevention, early detection, and management of illness. The connection between physical and mental health is well understood and efforts to integrate physical and mental health care are part of everyday practice.
Why Is This Important?
DHHS programs and services are fully supported with robust and functional internal department infrastructure. Strong administrative support and implementation of organizational best practices provide the foundation needed for staff to be empowered, knowledgeable, innovative, and effective in their work. The DHHS workforce is diverse, resilient, and healthy. Quality data is collected, analyzed, reported, and used to drive decision making. Programs and services are fully integrated and equitable. For Utahns who access services from DHHS, the experience is seamless, coordinated, positive, effective, and efficient.
Why Is This Important?
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