Region VIII IPP
Public Health Region VIII is made up of Colorado, Montana, North Dakota, South Dakota, Utah and Wyoming. Region VIII has an Advisory Committee that was formed in 1992 to ensure the continuous implementation of the goals of the National IPP.
In accordance with the National IPP, project area representatives from Family Planning, STD and Laboratory have voting privileges within the Advisory Committee. The Committee meets twice a year, usually in May and November to address regional issues as well as regional progress regarding the Chlamydia Project including setting project priorities, establishing regional screening and treatment guidelines as well as bringing together surveillance and epidemiologic activities).
The overall goal of the Region VIII Chlamydia Project is to assess and reduce the prevalence of chlamydia and associated complications in family planning and STD clinic populations, and other community-based provider populations through a program of outreach, education, screening, treatment, and follow-up. Funds granted through this project are intended to expand services to women in need, rather than replace or supplant existing service dollars.
While specific objectives may vary from state to state, the overall objectives of the regional plan are as follows:
- Maintain a regional data collection system
- Evaluate and update regional screening criteria
- Expand services
- Improve services, such as screening, treatment, and follow-up
- Reduce test, treatment, and laboratory costs
The role of JSI Research & Training Institute, Inc., (JSI R&T) is to administer the Project, provide coordination and support to the Advisory Committee in Region VIII. JSI advises the program on data collection and maintenance, service guidelines and the development of quality assurance systems. JSI also evaluates regional data, and coordinates regular advisory committee meetings.
Download Regional VIII Regional Plan Summary (PDF, 65 KB)
Download Region VIII IPP Infrastructure Plan (PDF, 470 KB)
