Promising
Practices that show evidence of effectiveness in improving public health outcomes in a specific real-life setting, as indicated by achievement of aims consistent with the objectives of the activities, and are suitable for adaptation by other communities.

King County Transforms County Practice to Advance Equity

Human Impact Partners

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Case Study

Organizational Change/ Development
Policy Change/ Development
Economic Stability
Education Access and Quality
Healthcare Access and Quality
Neighborhood and Built Environment
Tools Included
Outside U.S.
ACCESS RESOURCE
Building

Infrastructure Support

The case study outlines how the city of King County created an interbranch team to focus on developing tools and policies to focus on equity across all government departments. The team has focused on providing trainings and assistance, helping with equity strategic planning and implementation, and training teams within each agency/department to focus on equity.

Resource Details

Outcomes of Interest

Capacity Building, Improve Organizational Infrastructure, Reduction of Health Disparities

Priority Population(s)

Setting(s) of Implementation

Workplace

Geographic Area of Implementation

Implementation Period

2010-2016