Public Policy/Community Advisory Committee

Public Policy/Community Advisory Committee

Role – the PP/CAC provides a mechanism for structured input from KHS members regarding how KHS operations impact the delivery of their care.  The role of the PP/CAC is to implement and maintain community linkages.

Function – the functions of the PP/CAC are as follows:
1)  Culturally appropriate service or program design.
2)  Priorities for health education and outreach program
3)  Member satisfaction survey results
4)  Findings of health education and cultural and linguistic Group Needs Assessment.
5)  Plan marketing materials and campaigns.
6)  Communication of needs for provider network development and assessment.
7)  Community resources and information.
8)  Periodically review the KHS grievance processes;
9)  Review changes in policy or procedure that affects public policy;
10)  Advise on educational and operational issues affecting members who speak a primary language other than English;
11)  Advise on cultural and linguistic issues.

Structure – The PP/CAC is delegated by the Board of Directors to provide input in the development of public policy activities for KHS.  The committee makes recommendations and reports findings to the Board of Directors.  Appointed members include:

1 Public Policy Chair of the KHS Board of Directors (Chairperson) – Louis Iturriria
5 Subscribers/enrollees – one vacant
2 Community Representative
1 Participating Health Care Practitioner - vacant
1 Kern County Health Officer or Representative
1 Director, Kern County Department of Human Services or Representative

Meetings - The PP/CAC meets at least quarterly with additional meetings as necessary.

Agendas

June 2010
March 2010
December 2009
September 2009
June 2009
March 2009
December 2008
October 2008
June 2008
April 2008
December 2007
July 2007
March 2007
September 2006
June 2006
March 2006
December 2005
March 2005