Tool Kits
[Workbook] A Commercial Tobacco Cessation Intervention in Tribal Communities
Guided by activities and reflections, More Than the 5A’s workbook is a practical guide for implementing an evidence-based commercial tobacco cessation intervention. This workbook is designed for staff delivery community-based programs in non-clinical settings. Program staff, community health nurses and representatives, among others, have a unique opportunity to help community members quit commercial tobacco because […]
[Resource Guide] Tribal Health Governance Transformation
(Feb 2021) Red Star and its partners from Seven Directions, A Center for Indigenous Public Health based at the University of Washington, are excited to share Tribal Health Governance Transformation: A Resource to Strengthen Sovereignty Through Public Health Authority. This practical guide was created to enhance tribal governance and public health law, build strategic partnerships, […]
[Resource Guide] Territorial Public Health Performance and Accreditation 101
This resource was designed in collaboration with U.S. Pacific Island territories and the Association of State and Territorial Health Officials. Based on the principles of traditional Polynesian canoeing practices, this resource provides guidance on building teams, engaging community, and using the accreditation standards and measures as a navigational tool to improve performance.
[Guidebook] Roadmap to Tribal Public Health Accreditation
Presented based on the concepts and principles of planting the three sisters – corn, beans, and squash – this resource provides a comprehensive approach for tribal health departments preparing for public health accreditation from start to finish.
[Guidebook] Developing a Tribal Public Health Department Strategic Plan
This capacity-building resource is for tribal department interested in conducting a strategic planning process, especially those interested in public health accreditation.
[Guidebook] Organizational Self Assessment for Public Health Accreditation Preparation
An organizational self-assessment against the accreditation standards and measures is an effective way for tribes to evaluate their performance and readiness for accreditation. Engaging key stakeholders in the self-assessment process is essential to understanding how the system partners work together to provide important services. This resource guides tribes through the self-assessment process to determine their […]