2009 - 2014 Objectives and Actions

1. Increase Prevention Efforts That Lead to a Healthy Lifestyle

OBJECTIVES
 Decrease % of adult and youth tobacco use
 Increase % of adult and youth physical activity
 Increased % of adult and youth healthy diet
 Decrease % of adult and youth BMI over 30

ACTIONS
 Support programs that create culture and behavior change
 Provide affordable healthy food at work, school and community
 Expand use of current exercise programs
 Increase worksite exercise programs
 Physicians will address BMI with patients and refer to community resources
 Expand and support programs the prevent teen age pregnancy
 Support and expand tobacco prevention programs

2. Improve Access to Health and Human Services

OBJECTIVES
 Increase % adults covered by health insurance
 Increase % of adults who are up-to-date on age appropriate screenings
 Increase % of adults and youth who are up-to-date on immunizations
 Decrease ambulatory care sensitive hospitalizations
 Increase % of adults and children who receive dental care
 Increase use of current resources

ACTIONS
 Create Community Care Teams for chronic health conditions
 Expand Rutland Free Clinic’s and CHCRR’s Dental Program
 Increase the use of electronic medical records
 Open CHCRR Clinic in Rutland City
 Create Emergency Room Navigators
 Develop a Rutland County Resource Guide
 Expand Health Insurance Enrollment Assistance

3. Reduce Substance Abuse

OBJECTIVES
 Decrease the use of illegal substances
 Decrease % of adult and youth who binge drink
 Decrease % of adults who are depressed

ACTIONS
 Change the culture of illicit and prescription drug use
 Change the culture of alcohol use
 Increase the use of electronic medical records
 Case Management for high-risk populations

4. Expand Community Based Elder Care

OBJECTIVES
 Increase community based services for elders, to maximize the percent of elders who live at home

ACTIONS
 Case management for at risk elders
 Expand attendant services
 Expand Meals on Wheels

Special Note: The limited resources within Rutland County cannot solve these issues. True impact can only happen with system changes, including changes to the reimbursement system.