e. Work with the Regional Public Health Advisory Council (PHAC) to select at least one
climate and health impact/burden from the three impacts prioritized in subsection and
propose at least one evidenced-based intervention to implement at the community level.
Organize, host and facilitate at least four (4) planning sessions to gather input for the
development of a Climate and Health Adaptation Plan (CHAP) with the Regional Public
Health Advisory Council (PHAC) or a subcommittee thereof, to reach agreement on a plan
that addresses the known hazards and meets the needs of the region.
Participate in at least two (2) half-day trainings provided by the DHHS in Concord, on how
to plan, assess climate-related vulnerabilities, measure climate-related preparedness, and
implement the CDC’s Building Resilience Against Climate Effects (BRACE) framework.
By June 30, 2017, the Contractor shall:
1.
Participate in at least two (2) half-day trainings provided by the DHHS in Concord, on how
to implement and evaluate the Building Resilience Against Climate Effects (BRACE)
framework.
Implement at least one (1) evidence-based intervention designed to address the priority
health impact/burden identified in the planning phase in order to improve public health at
the population level. Examples of interventions include: 1) heat stress reduction via policy
change, education/behavioral change, or cooling programs, 2) asthma reduction via home-
based environmental controls, 3) tick-exposure reduction via behavior change, 4) improved
preparedness leading to less evacuation, injury or death via changes in policy, behavior, or
technology.
Collaborate with the DHHS on the development of the evidence-based intervention, tracking
progress, and measuring change. The DHHS will provide examples of population-level
interventions (i.e. evidence based or informed, promising practices).
CONTRACT MONITORING AND REPORTING
The Contractor shall submit a detailed budget and workplan for the scope of work under this
contract prior to the contract’s effective date.
Participate in monthly 1-hour meetings and/or conference calls with the Department of
Health and Human Services, Division of Public Health Services Climate and Health staff to
coordinate activities and update progress.
Participate in an annual or semi-annual site visit with staff from DPHCS and NH
Department of Health and Human Services/Division of Public Health Services.
Submit monthly progress reports to DPHCS detailing progress on activities and deliverables
described in the Contractor’s workplan. Reports shall be submitted by the 15" of each
month.
Produce a final report by 6/15/2017 detailing progress on activities and deliverables
described in the Contractor’s workplan. The format for the final report will be provided by
DPHCS.
07/12/2016