The Utah Arthritis Advisory Committee (UAAC)
Who are we?
The UAAC consists of 23 members. Membership is comprised of four non-voting
staff members, and 19 committee members representing the Arthritis Foundation
Utah/Idaho Chapter; persons with arthritis, Salt Lake City Aging Services,
physical therapists, rheumatologists, health plans representatives, community
representatives, and a local health department.
What is our goal?
The UAAC advises and assists the Utah Arthritis Program (UAP) in developing
and implementing programs to provide education and community-based services
for people with arthritis and related conditions, by:
- Advising the UAP on arthritis issues affecting the state.
- Assisting in the development of policies and procedures to guide the UAP.
- Advising the UAP on the development and implementation of Utah’s Arthritis Plan.
- Providing feedback to improve the functions of the UAP.
- Reviewing the proposed annual program plan for the UAP and providing input.
We have developed by
laws to govern our committee.
When do we meet?
The committee meets semi-annually. The next meeting is August 2007.
The last UAAC meeting was held January 24, 2007.
Minutes January 24, 2007
UAAC meeting was held May 24, 2006
Minutes May 24, 2006
Current Projects
Currently the UAAC is revising the state arthritis plan. The former State
Arthritis Plan was completed in January 2002, and provided an excellent
starting point . However, during the past four years new partners
and opportunities have emerged.
The UAAC has formed two workgroups to help revise the state
plan.
Arthritis Education/Awareness Workgroup
The Arthritis Education/Awareness Workgroup is focused on providing
access to information needed to manage arthritis by increasing arthritis
awareness.
Minutes June 9, 2006
Self-Management Promotion/Participation Workgroup
The Arthritis Self-Management Promotion/Participation Workgroup is currently
focused on increasing the community resources for arthritis self-management
in Utah. Examples of "evidenced-based" resources they are
promoting and recruiting for are the Arthritis Foundation's Exercise,
Aquatics, and Self-Help Programs.
Add meeting dates June 20, 2006 – Initial Meeting.
Minutes June 20, 2006