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Quality Improvement in Local Health Departments In 2007, with funding from the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, the National Association of County and City Health Officials (NACCHO) conducted a study of quality improvement (QI) practices in local health departments (LHD). Researchers conducted extensive interviews... Published In: Journal of Public Health Management Practice	Journal articles	11/13/2009
Frequently Asked Questions about Accreditation (from Sites Chosen for Accreditation Beta Test) 1. What is the national public health accreditation program? The goal of the national public health accreditation program is to improve and protect the health of the public by advancing the quality and performance of all public health departments across...	Stories and articles	09/23/2009
Background Information on Accreditation (from Sites Chosen for Accreditation Beta Test) 1. Journal of Public Health Management and Practice Examines Public Health Accreditation (July/August 2007)2.	Stories and articles	09/23/2009
The Accreditation Beta Test (from Sites Chosen for Accreditation Beta Test) The Public Health Accreditation Board (PHAB), the national public health accrediting body, is engaging health departments from around the country to test the draft accreditation standards, measures and processes. The results of the beta test will help PHAB identify...	Stories and articles	09/23/2009
Introducing Quality Improvement Methods into Local Public Health Departments (from Special Issue of Health Services Research on Public Health Services and Systems Research) This article examines a quality improvement training program for public health departments in Minnesota. Using quality improvement techniques in public health departments is a major strategy to improve the field. Published In: HSR: Health Services Research (Part II)	Journal articles	09/18/2009
Commentary: Partnership for the Future of Public Health Services and Systems Research (from Special Issue of Health Services Research on Public Health Services and Systems Research) This commentary provides an overview of the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation's investment in public health services and systems research. It examines the current state of the field and identifies future challenges. Published In: HSR: Health Services Research (Part II)	Journal articles	09/18/2009
Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Awards New Grants for Public Health Services and Systems Research Four investigator-initiated grants aimed at strengthening our public health system.	News releases	02/02/2009
Public Health Accreditation Board Announces Kaye Bender as President and Chief Executive Officer Leadership and expertise will move public health accreditation forward to improve health department performance.	News releases	01/20/2009
Strengthening the Performance and Effectiveness of the Public Health System This issue brief presents key points from a Grantmakers in Health conference on strengthening public health infrastructure. It examines major problems facing public health and identifies ways for health funders to have an impact on the public health system. Published In: Issue Brief No. 31	Issue and policy briefs	12/05/2008
Tapping the Potential Commentary highlighted how a national accreditation program and public health services and system research (PHSSR) can contribute to the reduction of health disparities. Published In: Journal of Public Health Management Practice (Supplement)	Journal articles	10/27/2008

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