Quality Improvement

PHAB Learning Sessions: Service and Resource Sharing Approaches

A Guide for Sustainable Public Health Accreditation

Health departments can use the guidance, examples, and fillable templates in this planning document to support accreditation and reaccreditation efforts and guide decision making.

Ohio Leads the Nation in Accreditation. Here’s Why.

Driven by state policy, financial support, and hands-on technical assistance, Ohio’s success offers a model for the rest of the nation for PHAB accreditation. Read about the experiences of two Ohio health departments and how accreditation…

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Equitable Rulemaking in Washington State

In this case study, explore how the Washington State Department of Health enhanced its rulemaking process by identifying and implementing strategies to increase staff understanding of the rulemaking framework, foster effective community engagement, and strengthen the…

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Organizational Strategic Planning Guide

This guide provides health agencies with an overview of the organizational strategic planning process, comprised of seven major phases that an organization should complete on a recurring basis to adapt and refine their plans over time