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Accreditation & Recognition

Accreditation and recognition provide a means for health departments to build capacity in key public health areas.

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Foundational Public Health Services

The FPHS framework defines a minimum package of public health capabilities and programs.

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21st Century Learning Community

The 21C Learning Community is a group of states focused on state-wide public health system transformation.

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Tools for Transformation

PHAB has many tools and resources to support health departments in their work to strengthen infrastructure.

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Value and Impact of Public Health Accreditation

 

“PHAB accreditation has provided an objective lens through which we can truly evaluate our effectiveness as a public health agency….”

-Keith Reed, RN, MPH, CPH, Oklahoma’s
Commissioner of Health

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Quality Improvement

100%

100% report that accreditation stimulated quality and performance improvement.

Workforce Development

93%

93% report that accreditation has helped them identify and address gaps in employee training and workforce development.

Programs and Services

93%

93% report increased use of evidence-based practices for public health programs and/or businesses practices.

Accountability in Departments

93%

93% report improvement in accountability to external stakeholders.

PHAB Story of Impact:

Ohio Leads the Nation in Accreditation. Here’s Why.

Ohio has outpaced every other state in achieving Public Health Accreditation Board (PHAB) accreditation. Driven by state policy, financial support, and hands-on technical assistance, Ohio’s success offers a model for the rest of the nation. 

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