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Quality Improvement

How Wisconsin Is Reducing Administrative Burden in Public Health

In this episode and as part of ASTHO’s PHIG Impact Report series, Amy Perkins of the Wisconsin Department of Health Services talks about how the state is rethinking public health infrastructure funding to make life easier…

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Demystifying Performance Management and Quality Improvement: Start Simple, Build Smart

This session breaks down key PHAB measures, clarifies what site reviewers expect, and offers practical, right-sized approaches for health departments working to meet accreditation requirements. Participants will leave with clearer direction and actionable next steps.

Leveraging Low-Cost Technology to Drive Workforce Success: How DCHHS Reduced Vacancy Rates with the Public Health Workforce Tool

This session explores how Dallas County (DCHHS) designed, built, and iteratively improved the Public Health Workforce Tool (PHWT) to meet evolving workforce management needs while maintaining a low cost. Participants learn how features such as role-based…

Accelerating Public Health Hiring: A QI Pilot to Reduce Time to Hire Through Practical Tools and Manager Engagement

Discover how one state health department streamlined its hiring process through clearer job descriptions, standardized interviews, and stakeholder engagement to improve efficiency and consistency.

PHAB’s Population Health Quality Improvement Tipsheet

Looking to strengthen partnerships and make measurable progress on population health priorities? This quick-start tip sheet offers a simple, practical guide for public health and healthcare teams to launch or refine a population health QI project.…