Shared Vision

Next Steps

In order to move from defining a shared vision to the implementation of the vision, a number of steps need to proceed as soon as possible:

• Beginning January 2001, meetings will be held with staff from across NCEH and ATSDR to present the shared vision and to begin implementing appropriate activities.
• The shared vision document will be circulated widely and posted on the NCEH and ATSDR web sites for comment.
• From January to June 2001, a series of meetings will be held with Federal, State, local, academic, advocacy, volunteer, community, and Tribal partners to discuss and obtain advice and recommendations regarding the shared vision and the path forward.
• NCEH and ATSDR will map the strengths and weakness of each organization and the functional technical and organizational areas that are complementary.
• The Advisory Committee to the Director of NCEH and the Board Of Scientific Counselors of ATSDR will establish an ongoing relationship between the two bodies and will provide advise on implementing the shared vision.
• NCEH and ATSDR will embark on a developing a joint strategic plan that specifically defines strategies for implementing this shared vision.
• NCEH and ATSDR will work closely with the Director of CDC and Administrator of ATSDR to promote the shared vision with the Department of Health and Human Services and relevant Congressional Offices.

In conclusion, the development of the Shared Vision marks an historic beginning of a process that will significantly improve the delivery of environmental public health services nationally and internationally. NCEH and ATSDR leadership are committed to this Shared Vision.