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ACCREDITATION
 

National Voluntary Public Health Accreditation

Advancing the quality and performance of public health departments

Nearly a decade in the making, National Voluntary Public Health Accreditation is now on the horizon! Scheduled for nationwide roll-out in 2011, national accreditation is a key strategy for strengthening the public health infrastructure in our country. The goal of the accreditation program is to improve and protect the health of every community by advancing the quality and performance of public health departments.

Participating in the accreditation process will provide the Department of Health (DOH) with valuable, measurable feedback on our strengths and areas for improvement. This data will help drive our efforts to continuously improve the performance of the department - at both the state and local levels - and allow us to more effectively meet the needs of those we serve.
 

What's New & What's Next? 

National Voluntary Public Health Accreditation Preparation Information Now Available Online (7/2011)
State and local health departments around the country join Florida in anticipating the official launch of the National Voluntary Public Health Accreditation process in the fall of 2011. As of July 1, 2011, the Public Health Accreditation Board (PHAB) has the final list of accreditation standards and measures and the 2011-2012 accreditation fee schedule available on its website. The Guide to National Public Health Department Accreditation is also posted, along with other educational materials related to the accreditation process. Stay tuned for more information as the launch date gets closer!

Is your organization ready for accreditation? Use PHAB's readiness checklist to assess how prepared you are for accreditation, or contact the Office of Performance Improvement for assistance.

• Beta Test
• Getting Started
• Accreditation Collaborative

Several national public health leadership organizations have developed accreditation resources to assist local and state health departments with preparing for National Voluntary Public Health Accreditation.

Page Revised 11/2010