Foundational Capabilities

Blueprint for Accreditation: How Tools, Strategy, and Teamwork Drive Success

Chicago and Sacramento health departments share accreditation strategies and lessons learned, emphasizing peer learning. PHAB introduces a new project management tool to support streamlined accreditation efforts and staff engagement in core public health functions.

Small but Mighty: Leveraging Accreditation to Build Community Impact with a Five-Person Team in Shawano-Menominee Counties

The Shawano-Menominee Counties Health Department’s experience—supported by indirect PHIG funding—offers a roadmap for small, rural health departments undergoing initial accreditation or reaccreditation.

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Advancing Quality Improvement Across Public Health

Explore how QI strengthens performance and hiring, linking practical improvements to accreditation frameworks.

Puerto Rico Department of Health Accreditation Journey: Building the Path Towards Organizational Transformation

The Puerto Rico Department of Health shares insights from its journey toward public health accreditation.

Indiana’s Food Protection Innovative Expansion

The Indiana Department of Health shares how expanded food protection capacity has strengthened inspection practices and supported a more risk-based approach to food safety.