Blogs & Articles

Nine Resources to Advance Quality Improvement and Performance Management in Public Health

This blog highlights key resources to help public health departments strengthen Accountability and Performance Management—one of the Foundational Capabilities outlined in the FPHS framework to ensure compliance, quality improvement, and equity.

PHIG-Funded Local Health Agencies Model Strong Performance Management Systems Blog

This ASTHO’s blog covers recommendations and qualities needed for a robust performance management system, as well as examples from local health departments.  

Meaningful Measures for Community Engagement

Learn how can health agencies assess the impact of community engagement in a meaningful and equitable way.

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Field-Tested Strategies for Effective Communication in Public Health

Effectively conveying change, expectations, and the significance of public health efforts requires clarity, transparency, and intentionality.

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Nebraska Paves the Way for Improved Grant Subrecipient Monitoring

Nebraska HHS, DPH created a monitoring team, set of tools and guidance to address the lack of structure for subrecipient monitoring. Their process serves as a great example for other jurisdictions to formalize their subrecipient monitoring.

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