Amplifying MCH Nutrition Impact Using I+PSE Approaches

SHORT COURSE

Angie Tagtow, MS, RD, LD, Founder & Chief Strategist, Äkta Strategies, LLC.
“Amplifying MCH Nutrition Impact Using I+PSE Approaches – Short Course.”

Description

This short course offers capacity building tools to drive Title V MCH transformation by integrating direct service initiatives with policy (organizational/ public), system (simple/complex) and environmental (built/natural) approaches. This short course will explore how the I+PSE (Individual plus PSE) Conceptual Framework for Action can support innovative strategies that advance Title V MCH nutrition services, specifically by building and leveraging multi-sectoral partnerships. MCH teams can apply information from online modules, recorded webinars, articles, worksheets, case studies, and reflection to identify, plan, and implement policy, system, and environmental strategies further building Title V MCH capacity, practice-based evidence, and community/population impact.

Learning Objectives

Upon completing this short course, MCH teams will be able to:

Describe the benefits of integrating direct services and policy, system and environmental approaches to address Title V MCH priorities.
Build knowledge and capacity of MCH workforce and/or agency to advance individual, policy, system, and environmental (I+PSE) approaches.
Identify the role of community engagement, networks, and partnerships in implementing I+PSE approaches to healthy eating and active living.
Set specific goals for implementing PSE approaches in MCH state assessments and plans.

Audience

The audience for this short course is MCH nutrition staff, their agencies, and partners. The short course can be integrated into team meetings or professional development opportunities.

Maternal Child Health Bureau Competencies Version 4.0

Competency 11: Working with Communities and Systems
Competency 12: Policy

2020 MESSAGE FROM ANGIE TAGTOW

INTRODUCTION TO SHORT COURSE

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