NACCHO provides tools, resources, training, technical assistance, and peer learning opportunities to local health departments to assist in their preparation for accreditation, performance, and quality improvement efforts.
Local health departments (LHDs) have different technical assistance needs based on their level of accreditation readiness. While some are just beginning to learn about the Public Health Accreditation Board's (PHAB's) national, voluntary accreditation program, others may be ready to apply, while others are already accredited and seeking reaccreditation.
Accreditation coordinators from local health departments that have applied to PHAB are invited to join NACCHO’s Accreditation Coordinators Learning Community. This group provides a space for accreditation coordinators to network with peers, share effective practices and lessons learned, and participate in a virtual community. To learn more about the Accreditation Coordinators Learning Community, please contact pi [at] naccho.org.
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Learn About Public Health Accreditation
To successfully achieve accreditation, it is important for leadership to understand the requirements
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Learn About Public Health Accreditation
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Accreditation Support Initiative
Learn about the ASI award for local health departments preparing for PHAB accreditation
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Accreditation Support Initiative
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Reaccreditation
Learn about maintaining your status as an accredited agency
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Reaccreditation
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Collect and Organize Documentation
Learn more about how to document compliance with accreditation standards and measures.
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Collect and Organize Documentation
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Engage Local Governing Entity
To be eligible for accreditation, an LHD’s local governing entity must sign a letter of support.
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Engage Local Governing Entity
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Budget for Costs and Fees
Here you'll find resources to assist LHDs with budgeting for costs and fees for accreditation.