Using PHAB Data to Meet Your Needs
PHAB data offers valuable insights for health departments seeking to strengthen accreditation efforts, improve performance, and guide data-driven decision-making.
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Are You Ready to “Rock Your Readiness”? A Guide to PHAB’s Readiness Assessment
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.
Read morePlanning for Health: Comparing Local Health Departments’ Strategies
A comprehensive review of local health department performance planning documents reveals trends and gaps in how America’s frontline health agencies use established frameworks, engage community, and use data to drive decision-making, while also highlighting the diverse needs and capacities in addressing public health challenges.
Read moreExperiences and Advice from Small Local Health Departments Using Quality Improvement and Performance Management for Accreditation
Quality Improvement (QI) and Performance Management (PM) are important tools for health department effectiveness.
Read moreImproving Chronic Disease Management Using a Quality Improvement Coaching Program for Federally Qualified Health Centers
Quality improvement coaching programs can help Federally Qualified Health Centers overcome barriers to improving chronic disease management and care.
Read moreWhat Do Small Local Health Departments Stand to Gain from PHAB Accreditation?
The benefits associated with accreditation may be particularly important for small local health departments—those that serve a population of less than 50,000—because of their critical role in our nation’s public health system.
Read moreAssessment of Community Health Plans Provides Feedback to Improve U.S. Army Injury Prevention
Community Health Improvement Planning has been shown to be an effective mechanism for communities to address their pressing health concerns. However, many struggle with the strategic planning process and do not have the means for quality improvement.
Read moreSetting Out the Framework for Public Health Finance: Spotlight on Dr. Peggy Honoré
“I was the Vice President of Finance and Administration for a two-year campus of a four-year university system. So I understand quite well the role community colleges play in educating the workforce in America, not only the role but the value.” JPHMP Spotlight Peggy Honore This July, we shine the spotlight on JPHMP editorial board member Dr. Peggy Honoré. Dr.
Read morePHAB Interview with Drs. Les Beitsch and Ron Chapman on Health Department Quality Improvement and Performance Management
In this episode of JPHMP Direct TALK, Les Beitsch, MD, JD, and Ron Chapman, MD, MPH, chat with PHAB Communications Manager Teddi Nicolaus about how public health accreditation is driving the use of Quality Improvement and Performance Management at health departments. Dr. Beitsch is the Chair of the Department of Behavioral Sciences and Social Medicine at Florida State University College
Read moreReflections of the Accreditation Committee
by Douglas Scutchfield, MD; Robin Wilcox, MPA; and Wilma J. Wooten, MD, MPH The Accreditation Committee of the Public Health Accreditation Board (PHAB) is charged with determining the accreditation status of Tribal, state, local, and territorial governmental public health departments. Appointed by the PHAB Board of Directors, Committee members have current or recent experience in leadership positions in health departments.
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