HEALTH AND WELL BEING CARROLL 2030 TASK FORCE
HEALTH AND WELL BEING CARROLL 2030 TASK FORCE APRIL 19, 2013
PARTICIPANTS �Frank Valenti, CC Department of Social Services �Lorna Rice, Carroll Hospice �Elizabeth Mac. Dougall, CC Department of Aging �Lynn Davis, CC Youth Service Bureau
CARROLL’S STRENGTHS AND WEAKNESSES Strengths: � Carroll County is the 5 th healthiest county in MD � Organizations and government collaborate � Strong educational and library systems from K to college level � Well supported and active senior center system Weaknesses: � Local leadership focused on individual priorities not critical state/national issues and trends � Transportation system is limited inside county and not connected to other jurisdictions � Limited access and funding for mental health services � Lack of affordable housing � Lack of broadband/fiber optic available for home/business � Lack of a Master Plan
TOP TRENDS Social/Demographic � Aging of the County. By 2030 25% of the population in CC is anticipated to be 65 and over – risk for lower tax base/high demand for all services �Anticipated increase in demand for services for Veterans �Anticipated increase in non-English speaking residents
TOP TRENDS Technology �Broadband Fiber Optics are the mode of communication necessary for successful community integration �Cost of mandated technology not reimbursed by payer sources �Cost of IT support cost-prohibitive to local nonprofit business �Volume purchasing for services and support
TOP TRENDS Economy �Graying of the workforce �Less need for agriculture space �Healthcare costs are being shifted from employer to employee �Retirement costs are being shifted from employer to employee �Stagnant economic growth and limited investment
TOP TRENDS Education �Re-education is needed for displaced workers and/or 2 nd career students �Due to slow job market students may stay in the educational system longer �Community college and on-line learning are options to lower the cost of a degree �Vocational education programs needed to prepare adults for employment
TOP TRENDS Environment �Access to water and waste management limits growth potential and what is built is high-priced �Master Plan is outdated �Commuter population is generally single driver focused and high polluter �Infrastructure is outdated and not maintained
TOP TRENDS Politics/Government �Lack of a Master Plan limits single vision from leadership �Voter apathy is rampant �Local leadership must be able to effectively dialogue with state and federal leadership to gain support for local needs �Isolationism is not a realistic approach
OPPORTUNITIES AND THREATS SOCIAL AND DEMOGRAPHIC TRENDS Opportunities: Threats: �Employment �Currently there are not opportunities exist for care giving of increased senior population �Skilled volunteer pool from retirees enough trained care givers or facilities for chronically ill population � Lower tax base but higher demand for all services
OPPORTUNITIES AND THREATS TECHNOLOGY Opportunities: �Expanded access to Threats: �Ever-increasing cost of Broadband Fiber technology is currently optics and IT support would attract new business cost-prohibitive for government, businesses ventures and/or promote and agencies. tele-commuting. �Tele-health is an �Unfunded mandates for expanding, cost-effective technology compliance means of providing health care.
OPPORTUNITIES AND THREATS ECONOMY Opportunities: Threats: �Business development is �Lack of affordable essential for a healthy tax base. �Geriatric Care �Expand transportation resources housing �Access to potable water resources �Transportation and lack of adequately maintained infrastructure
OPPORTUNITIES AND THREATS EDUCATION Opportunities: �Continued and re- education of workforce �Health careers �Special needs populations such as autism spectrum and physically disabled need education for employment �Re-training for veterans Threats: �Transportation �Cost of college level education �Increased volume of veterans and noncollege bound persons who need skills for employment
OPPORTUNITIES AND THREATS ENVIRONMENT Opportunities: Threats: �Be more “green” through �Water access limits development of mass growth of affordable transportation and IT housing units infrastructure �“Ag preservation” versus �Develop a current and on commercial/residential -going “smart growth” needs of county plan
OPPORTUNITIES AND THREATS POLITICS AND GOVERNMENT Opportunities: �Agencies and Non Profits Threats: �Lack of a single vision/ can provide Government consensus for current and community leadership and future growth with information on �Lack of “voice” in State current and project trends and Federal politics and issues. �Change to county executive � form of government
IDEAL CARROLL COUNTY �Engaged and responsive community that shares it’s resources generously to benefit each citizen. �Carroll County in 2030 will be a viable, healthy community that provides and supports the necessary services to meet the needs of a diverse population. �Citizens participate actively in the community and governmental affairs to come to consensus on one vision. �A community where people live and work; care for those in need of assistance; and respect and value others.
COMMENTS, QUESTIONS �Our cluster group was concerned that all voices (e. g. agriculture, business community (including for profit health care providers), and young people) were not represented in the larger group.
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