Health Equity Data Standards Training
DPH offers training to its staff, partners and sister agencies to better understand the approved Health Equity Data Standards (HEDS) and how and when to apply them to eliminate health inequities. After the training, participants will be able to:
- Understand the purpose of DPH Health Equity Data Standards.
- Know key terminology used for data reporting and communication.
- Recognize when, why, and how to implement the DPH Health Equity Data Standards into your program design.
Access HEDS Training
- DPH and EOHHS Staff: via MassAchieve
- DPH Partners (vendors, local boards of health, hospitals): via Massachusetts Train
Technical Assistance and Support
Technical Assistance (TA) is a broad term that describes communications and collaborations across systems to bridge the gap between research, policy, and practice. HEDSP provides a suite of TA resources and training tools for strategic problem-solving and customized support to promote intra-agency understanding and application of DPH-approved Health Equity Data Standards. HEDSP resources can be utilized by the DPH workforce, EHS agencies and various interested public, private, and community partners. To request HEDS TA please complete the: DPH Health Equity Data Standards Technical Assistance Request Form.