The Coalition Training Institute: training for the long haul.
Public-private partnerships are integral to our public health paradigm. The Coalition Training Institute (1995-1998) trained 283 participants from 29 U.S. cities, 49 states, and 7 U.S. territories to foster and sustain partnerships that improve immunization rates. Evaluation consisted of on-site and follow-up surveys, effectiveness inventories, and focus groups. The Institute met participants' expectations. Four months later, participants reported training was applicable (93%) and helpful in overcoming organizational barriers. Most built or improved coalitions (81%), helped organizations apply new ideas (86%), and obtained training/support (60%). Participants requested more on-site and distance-learning opportunities to network, train coalition leaders and members, and learn new skills.
Butterfoss
Frances D
FD
Center for Pediatric Research, Eastern Virginia Medical School, 855 W. Brambleton Ave, Norfolk, VA 23510, USA.
Morrow
Ardythe L
AL
Webster
J DeWitt
JD
Crews
R Clinton
RC
D002648:Child; D002669:Child Welfare; D003479:Curriculum; D006265:Health Care Coalitions / Q000458:organization & administration*; D006801:Humans; D007114:Immunization / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D007373:Interinstitutional Relations; D020380:Needs Assessment; D009936:Organizational Innovation; D015397:Program Evaluation; D011634:Public Health / Q000193:education*; D011635:Public Health Administration / Q000592:standards*; D013192:Staff Development; D014481:United States; D000078329:Workforce