KIPRC'S VISION:
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National recognition as a leading applied injury research center.
KIPRC'S MISSION:
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To reduce the rate of injuries and related death and disability.
EDUCATION/AWARENESS
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Goal: To increase knowledge and awareness of the injury problem in Kentucky and to impart skills and strategies to reduce this problem.
Enabling Strategies:
- Data Dissemination.
- Training.
- Consulting.
- Internships.
- Injury Prevention Courses.
Effectiveness Indicators:
- Working relationships with new groups.
- Collaborative grant proposals.
- Peer-reviewed publications.
- College of Public Health course and curriculum development.
- Student involvement.
- Continuing education.
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Goal: To increase KIPRC’s recognition and visibility as an injury prevention leader.
Enabling Strategies:
- Market name awareness and content.
- Publicize accomplishments.
- Expand network.
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Goal: To establish and maintain effective leadership and process.
Enabling Strategies:
- Increase staff support.
- Increase stable funding.
- Continuous quality improvement.
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Goal: To impact injury legislation.
Enabling Strategies:
- Stabilize funding.
- Support mandatory data reporting.
- Support booster seat legislation.
- Modify existing graduated driver’s licensing.
- Support primary enforcement of seat belt use.
RESEARCH
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Goal: To increase the quality and quantity of KIPRC research.
Enabling Strategies:
- Expand funding.
- Publish peer-reviewed articles and present findings at professional conferences.
- Attract, develop and retain high quality researchers.
Enabling Strategies: