Spotlight presenter Jenny Vorpagel, lead health strategist with Sheboygan County Health & Human Services Division of Public Health, shares her team’s experiences, lessons learned, and barriers encountered while implementing policy assessment tools.
In 2024, Sheboygan County Division of Public Health led their Health & Human Services Department to implement a policy assessment tool that considers equity, trauma informed care, and inclusivity to ensure all policies align with the mission, vision, and values of the department. This year, they will also be facilitating a department-wide Culturally and Linguistically Appropriate Services (CLAS) standards and Civil Rights Compliance crosswalk assessment with plans to also launch a vital document assessment tool.
Resources
- Session recording (YouTube)
- Presentation slides (PDF)
- Sheboygan County 2025 Policy Assessment Tool
- Sheboygan County CLAS Standards and Civil Rights Compliance Workbook
Foundational Capabilities addressed in this Spotlight: Equity, Policy Development and Support, Accountability and Performance Management
About the Spotlight Series
PHIG Spotlights provide a space for Wisconsin public health departments to share experiences, lessons learned, and barriers encountered while implementing programs or policies. Each Spotlight includes a virtual presentation, followed by an interactive Q&A or collaborative brainstorming session to foster shared learning, collaboration, and innovation across public health agencies.
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