Public Health Accreditation and Quality Improvement

Strengthening Infrastructure and Promoting Excellence

Increasing the effectiveness and efficiency of the public health system infrastructure is critical to ensure the health and well-being of Oregonians. Quality improvement and public health accreditation promote operational excellence and strengthen the public health system.

Public Health Accreditation

Resources and information on public health accreditation, ten essential services, and core competencies for professionals.

Public Health Accreditation Handout (pdf)
PHAB Standards and Measures Version 1.5 Overview (pdf)

Quality Improvement

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Quality improvement in public health is the use of a deliberate and defined process which is focused on activities that are responsive to community needs and improving population health.