Accreditation

Assessment of Foundational Capabilities Report

This report compiles examples and assessments from 25 states to illustrate the implementation and progress of the public health foundational capabilities.

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Maryland’s Reaccreditation Playbook: 5 Lessons for Health Departments

Maryland Department of Health’s Reaccreditation journey offers practical insights for other health departments, especially those navigating Reaccreditation after periods of change or disruption.

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PHAB’s 2025 Value and Impact of Accreditation Report

To evaluate the value and impact of the PHAB Accreditation program, health departments are surveyed by PHAB at five milestones: after completing the Readiness and Training process, soon after becoming accredited, one year after becoming accredited,…

PHAB’s Updated Workforce Development Template

Effective workforce planning is vital for ensuring you have the right staff and skillsets to respond to public health crises and deliver essential services. PHAB has updated its Workforce Development Template and accompanying User Guide with…

Vitally Important: The Importance of Vital Records and Health Statistics Accreditation

Building on a 2022 Centers for Disease Control and Prevention-funded study on Vital Records and Health Statistics (VRHS) Accreditation, PHAB and the National Association for Public Health Statistics and Information Systems (NAPHSIS) conducted an evaluation of…