Accreditation

PHAB’s Vital Records and Health Statistics Accreditation Follow-up Evaluation

This evaluation explores the facilitators of and barriers to Vital Records and Health Statistics (VRHS) Accreditation among VRHS units either in the process of submitting documentation or preparing to submit an Accreditation application. Building on a…

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.

Public Health Foundation’s Performance Management Toolkit

Performance management systems provide a structured approach to tracking key organizational metrics. This toolkit breaks down the approaches and components of a performance management system.  

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.  

ASTHO’s General Guidance to Support a Quality Improvement Council

This ASTHO guide includes recommendations and resources to support a QI council. Governmental public health can use the guidance to enhance their QI processes and to meet PHAB’s Standards & Measures.