Five Key Interprofessional Stakeholders
1.
Local and State Leaders/Officials
They can provide support for the advocacy action plan and policy changes. They will verify that all laws
and regulation are being followed accordingly to ensure the SMART goal will be achieved and the advocacy will be effective and successful. Also, local and state leaders can assist making the community aware and advertise the program and disseminate the information efficiently to the public to the affected population.
2.
County Public Health Officer
The county public health office has knowledge with local programs available and of the social determinants associated with the advocacy within the county. The county public health officer takes part on formulating policies and having the county public health officer feedback can assist in improving
the policy change proposals and getting the approval
which helps in implementing the policy.
3.
Registered Dietician
The dietician is knowledgeable and brings expertise of the subject matter that can assist with the advocacy and its success. Including a dietician can provide further information about the advocacy plan
and better understanding which can help with the policy change.
4.
Community Members/Committees
The community members may provide support with the advocacy by partnering to develop a plan on educating the community. They can assist on conducting classes that will provide better understanding about the advocacy, the programs and different resources that are available. 5.
Advocacy Action Plan Committee Creating a committee composed of people that are aware of the purpose and goal of the advocacy and have same vision can help keep track the progress of
the advocacy. Also, having a committee allows an open exchange point of views towards achieving the goal.
