Viral Hepatitis Strategic Plan
About this Document
The Viral Hepatitis Strategic Plan is intended to be used by the NYSDOH and its par tners and stakeholders that provide services to those infected with or at-risk for hepatitis A, B, and C. This document provides a list of priority activities derived from each focus area during the strategic planning summit, which will assist in the elimination of new hepatitis A, B and C infections and improve the quality of life of those chronically infected with hepatitis B and C.
This document begins by stating the mission, vision, strategic priorities, and long-term goal of the plan, which were developed by the Internal Leadership Team prior to the strategic planning summit. The next section, Over view of Viral Hepatitis, includes an over view of hepatitis A, B, and C.
The subsequent four sections are based upon the four focus areas (Prevention, Education, Surveillance and Research, and Medical and Case Management) and are the central elements of the plan. Each section includes a summary of the current NYSDOH activities specific to that focus area and the major themes discussed during the summit meeting. Each section concludes by outlining the long-term goals, along with the strategies and five-year action plans necessary to meet each long-term goal which were decided upon by each of the focus areas. These sections are followed by the NYSDOH organizational history, glossary of terms, and a reference list.