The Public Health Accreditation Board (PHAB) has recently released its PHAB Standards & Measures Version 2022. This new version reflects current public health priorities, trends, and vetted best practices. It works to simplify the documentation and accreditation process overall to make accreditation more accessible. As of July 1st, 2022, health departments are able to apply [...]
Published: April 28th, 2022 The Public Health Accreditation Board (PHAB) has recently released its PHAB Standards & Measures Version 2022. This new version reflects current public health priorities, trends, and vetted best practices. It also works to simplify the documentation and accreditation process overall to make accreditation more accessible. Health departments may apply for initial [...]
Achieving Public Health Accreditation and Creating Continuous Improvement in Macomb County Health Department In partnership with the communities it serves, the Macomb County Health Department’s (MCHD) mission is to protect the health and well-being of all who live, work, and play in Macomb County. The department pursues this mission by providing a wide range of [...]
In partnership with the communities it serves, the Macomb County Health Department’s (MCHD) mission is to protect the health and well-being of all who live, work, and play in Macomb County. The department pursues this mission by providing a wide range of programs and services delivered by Environmental Health Services, Family Health Services, Community Health [...]
Clear Impact Scorecard now supports documentation for initial national public health accreditation (via the Public Health Accreditation Board) for state, local, and tribal health departments. Edit: This has been updated to reflect the newest requirements in accordance with PHAB's 2022 updated standards and measures. What is the Clear Impact Scorecard Initial Accreditation Documentation Tool? The [...]
The use of a performance management system is required by PHAB for national public health accreditation, but using the right system will have long-term benefits for your health department. An effective performance management system can help you create alignment not only within your public health department (by streamlining Quality Improvement Plans and Department Strategic Plans) [...]
Important Note: This article is not meant to provide a comprehensive overview of the PHAB reaccreditation process and requirements. It is meant to provide you with a basic understanding rather than acting as a replacement for the 84-page Guide to National Public Health Department Reaccreditation. If you’ve just been accredited or are starting to look [...]
Applying for PHAB national public health accreditation and re-accreditation are similar processes, but the goal of each is different. Accreditation focuses on developing the capacities needed to provide the ten essential public health services, whereas re-accreditation focuses on using those capacities to improve departmental performance and community health. Use of performance management software, like [...]
Are you seeking PHAB Accreditation? You can simplify your path toward accreditation and ensure you maintain it by implementing a clear accountability framework. Watch our free recorded webinar - Creating Your Accountability Blueprint: Your First Step Toward PHAB Accreditation - this October to learn more. Watch Webinar Description: Seeking PHAB accreditation without a [...]
Set the Foundation for PHAB Accreditation Seeking PHAB accreditation without a clear accountability framework is like building an engine without a blueprint. This E-book contains a simple framework – an accountability blueprint – you can implement in 4 simple steps to guide your population health work and performance management: Separate population accountability from performance accountability [...]
