Strengthening the alabama department of public health infrastructure, workforce, and data systems. - purposes; the alabama department of public health (adph) is applying for funding to address gaps in…

Strengthening the alabama department of public health infrastructure, workforce, and data systems. - purposes; the alabama department of public health (adph) is applying for funding to address gaps in the current infrastructure that are unfunded by categorial federal funds. Adph continues to see high turnover and limited resources available to recruit, retain, train, and develop staff in critical positions. Also, with potential investments in data modernization, public health services will be expanded, improved, and accelerated, and in turn public health concerns including covid-19 will be better addressed. The potential investment will improve data awareness, data availability, and shared services while reducing siloed information, categorical systems, outdated technology, and provider reporting burden. Outcomes; an investment in bolstering hiring efficiency and workforce development efforts can help assure successful long-term results in the delivery of public health services and demonstrate continuous workforce development through programs focused on life-long learning. Key outcomes include increased hiring of diverse staff and increased size and capabilities of the public health workforce and strengthened public health infrastructure across the state health department, the local health departments within the organization, and the communities of alabama. Other key outcomes include a more modern and efficient data environment and increased availability and use of public health data.