Advisory Board: LOS MEDANOS HEALTH ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Subject: RECEIVE Consultant's introduction to LMHAC program improvement Process
APPROVE Recommended Ad Hoc Working Groups to Plan and Implement Goals and Operating Improvements
Presenter: Erica McWhorter
Contact: Ernesto.delatorre@cchealth.org
Information:
Erica McWhorter has been hired to guide the LMHAC through a review of all aspects of committee operations. Erica will work with both LMHAC and LMHOC to develop process improvements specifically around Planning, Governance, and Grant Program Management.
Referral History and Update:
1. Survey of LMHAC Priorities and Concerns (round robin)
1. What are your top 2 goals and priorities for the LMHAC operations (governance) and grant program administration for 2026?
2. What are your top 2 concerns regarding LMHAC's operations (governance) and grant program administration that you would like to address in 2026?
2. Recommended Ad Hoc Working Groups to Plan and Implement Goals and Operating Improvements (Action Item)
1. Planning
2. Governance
3. Grant Program Administration
Recommendation(s)/Next Step(s):
Approve Ad Hoc Working groups
Hold a joint LMHOC/LMHAC workshop in January 2026 to finalize and approve the 3 (governance, planning, grant program administration) working groups for 12 months, per the terms of the charters (draft attached). Build out the plan for governance and grant program administration updates during the year. LMHAC members to self-select into working groups, and tasking the working groups with specific action. Erica will work with staff to guide the development of these recommended actions in light of this committee’s input.