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Policy&Practice
June 2016
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ike a jigsaw puzzle, APHSA members
are connected through their work. You
are part of the puzzle as we connect our
members at our annual conferences. This
year’s platforms offer a multi-dimen-
sional approach focused on cross-sectoral
integration, core concepts, and frame-
works that address community-wide
challenges, innovative strategies, prac-
tical solutions, and emerging trends in
health and human services. Through
these multiple educational opportuni-
ties and trainings, APHSA is bringing
together thought leaders in the field and
providing invaluable opportunities to
build new relationships, share knowl-
edge, gain insights that advance our
collective work, and ultimately, energize
and inspire.
We have compiled a list of upcoming
APHSA conferences and encourage you
to take advantage of these many peer
learning and educational opportunities.
National Association for
Program Information and
Performance Measurement
Do you ever wonder what your legacy
will be? Join us at the annual Education
Conference of the National Association
for Program Information and
Performance Measurement (NAPIPM)
and create a legacy to last. You will
learn about what’s
replacing legacy systems
during the age of mod-
ernization, changing the
quality control legacy
through revision of the
FNS-310 (SNAP Quality
Control Handbook),
creating new program
improvement legacies,
and many more. Take this opportu-
nity to network with federal, state,
and local agency staff; and exchange
association
news
what’s working and what steps to take
to improve and create a legacy of your
own. Stay tuned for more news, and be
alert for the call for presentations.
IT Solutions Management
for Human Services
The 49th annual IT Solutions
Management for Human Services
(ISM) Conference will be held
September 18–21 in Phoenix, AZ.
Planning for the conference is
underway and this
year’s agenda promises
to be a very exciting
one. With a theme
of
“Cool Solutions in
the Valley of the Sun,”
ISM 2016 will provide
conference attendees
with multiple plenary
sessions with nation-
ally recognized speakers providing
thought-provoking insight, innova-
tive ideas, and solutions for shared
challenges, as well as numerous
breakout sessions showcasing state
and local government best prac-
tices, along with industry experts
and federal officials. The conference
also provides a unique opportunity
to network with local, state, federal,
and private-sector IT professionals
from across the United States. ISM has
something for everyone who is inter-
ested in the effective use of technology
to proactively support the mission of
health and human service programs.
The 24 breakout sessions will
be focused on several conference
themes—Consumer Engagement,
Federal Guidance, Best Practices,
Workforce Optimization, Data for
Decisions, and Collaboration—and led
by health and human service thought
leaders. A major part of the ISM edu-
cational experience is the exhibit hall,
where many private-sector vendors will
be displaying their products, solutions,
and services.
Connect with APHSA at This Year’s Conferences
By Duane Fontenot and Donna Jarvis-Miller