PHIG is enabling more health departments to progress through the accreditation pipeline, ultimately strengthening the nation’s public health system, leading to stronger prevention, preparedness, and response to emerging public health threats.
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Understanding the SROI of public health Accreditation is one method for PHAB, Accredited health departments, and health departments considering pursuing Accreditation to explain the value of Accreditation, including costs, benefits, and impacts, to partners and other interest holders.
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The PHAB Readiness Assessment is the essential first step for any eligible health department beginning its accreditation journey. The self-reported assessment offers a structured look at a department’s current practices, policies, and capacity, helping them understand where they stand before diving into the full Accreditation process.
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This blog highlights a few of the key findings from PHAB’s annual Value and Impact Report of Public Health Accreditation.
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This blog explores the distinction between what is foundational and what is a community-specific service and provides helpful guidance and resources to health departments and health department systems who are defining this work within their jurisdictions.
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The collection of articles on public health accreditation in the March issue of JPHMP provides new evidence on its value, impact, and health department experiences.
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In a new JPHMP study, small health departments found they could reap the benefits of national accreditation by using a team approach, collaborating with other health departments, training and mentoring staff new to public health, and planning ahead.
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Dr. Justin Moore shares highlights from the March 2025 issue of JPHMP, which includes an article collection on accreditation’s value, impact, and experiences.
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Britt Lang highlights key findings from PHAB’s Value and Impact report.
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To regain its influence, the public health field needs a workforce trained in, skilled, and proficient at how to advocate for policy change.
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