Accreditation and recognition provide a means for health departments to build capacity in key public health areas.
The FPHS framework defines a minimum package of public health capabilities and programs.
The 21C Learning Community is a group of states focused on state-wide public health system transformation.
PHAB has many tools and resources to support health departments in their work to strengthen infrastructure.
Accreditation Impact
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“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
Quality Improvement
95% reported that accreditation stimulated quality and performance improvement.
Workforce Development
90% reported that accreditation has improved their health department’s ability to identify and address gaps in employee training and workforce development.
Emergency Preparedness
More than 80% indicated that overall, accreditation has helped their response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Transparency in Departments
88% reported that accreditation has stimulated greater accountability and transparency within the health department.