Hatfield Summer Fellow Research Reports

The Oregon Health Authority and the Center for Public Service at Portland State University partnered to assess disaster communication within Black, Indigenous, People of Color and Tribes. The purpose of the assessment had two focuses 1) to identify how diverse community groups prefer to receive information, and 2) to identify how they prefer to be engaged in preparing for Cascadia subduction zone earthquakes and major wildfires. The intent of the assessment is to offer insights to risk communication and preparedness experts with a glimpse into understanding how Black, Indigenous, People…

The project primarily focused on two key areas. First, a qualitative analysis of Community Health Improvement Plans (CHIPs) was conducted to contribute to the draft of the Senate Bill 902 report for the state legislature. This work involved restructuring the report to ensure clarity, accuracy, and relevance for policymakers, offering critical insights into the progress and impact of CHIP initiatives. Second, a qualitative and quantitative analysis of Coordinated Care Organization (CCO) Health-Related Services (HRS) spending reports was performed, aiming to visualize and analyze the data…

Oregon Health Authority (OHA) partnered with the Nonprofit Institute at Portland State University (NPI) to deliver content related to receiving a professional certificate in program evaluation. Thirty nine individuals applied for this opportunity, and 34 individuals were accepted from the nonprofit organizations who work in the areas related to human services, health care, and public health. The program held 8 online synchronous sessions during January-May 2022 where course content was delivered and group work was completed. In between sessions, participants had access to a learning…

The purpose of this report by The Nonprofit Institute (NPI) at the Center for Public Service at from Portland State University is to provide the draft data and analysis conducted as part of the Nehalem Bay Health District (NBHD) planning process. This draft report reflects data gathered as of March 4, 2019.

Multnomah County’s Deflection Program connects clients who would otherwise be arrested for possession of a controlled substance to a behavioral health pathway toward recovery. The overall goal of the project was to provide public health and deflection review services to the Multnomah County Health Department’s Behavioral Health Division. The Hatfield Resident Fellow (HRF) was responsible for tracking metrics of other state’s deflection programs, researching facility transportation requirements for interdivision program overview, and applying our findings alongside the implementation of…

Metro has existing projects on setting strategic targets, equity metrics, budget equity, process improvement, and an array of data analysis and research in departments across the agency. The Hatfield Fellow project focuses on Employee Experience and evaluation of measurables for Metro’s Strategic Targets on Housing, Economy, and Environment.

In June 2021, the Oregon Department of Justice issued a final audit report regarding the Scappoose Community and Senior Citizens Center.