{"id":12965,"date":"2022-06-21T00:08:33","date_gmt":"2022-06-21T04:08:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/phaboard.org\/?page_id=12965"},"modified":"2024-01-19T14:32:32","modified_gmt":"2024-01-19T19:32:32","slug":"initial-accreditation","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/phaboard.org\/accreditation-recognition\/initial-accreditation\/","title":{"rendered":"Initial Accreditation"},"content":{"rendered":"

Accreditation means excellence. It means that a health department is committed to continuous quality and performance improvement. Accreditation is a way to engage all staff in transformation and improvement efforts. Learn about the\u202fbenefits of accreditation<\/a>.<\/p>\n

The PHAB Standards & Measures define expectations for all public health departments that seek accreditation. The accompanying Policy presents the official process for seeking and obtaining PHAB accreditation.<\/p>\n

PHAB accepted applications for Version 1.5 through June 30, 2022. Health departments applying on, or after, July 1, 2022 will do so using Version 2022 of PHAB Standards & Measures. A health department is reviewed against the set of Standards & Measures under which they apply.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Version 2022<\/h3><\/span>
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Standards & Measures for Initial Accreditation Version 2022<\/span><\/a><\/div>
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Policy for Initial Accreditation Version 2022<\/span><\/a><\/div>
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Version 1.5<\/h3><\/span>
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Standards & Measures for Initial Accreditation Version 1.5<\/span><\/a><\/div>
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Guide to Initial Accreditation Version 1.5<\/span><\/a><\/div>
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Supplemental Guidance for Version 1.5<\/span><\/a><\/div>
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Tribal Supplemental Guidance for INitial Accreditation Version 1.5<\/span><\/a><\/div>
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Printed copies of PHAB Standards & Measures and other materials can be purchased through PHAB\u2019s online store<\/a><\/u>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Why accreditation?<\/h1><\/span>
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Accreditation provides a framework for health departments to identify performance improvement opportunities, demonstrate credibility, develop leadership, and improve relationships with the community. It serves as both an accountability and transparency mechanism and is a step on a journey to transform public health practice.<\/p>\n<\/div>

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Eligibility<\/h1><\/span>
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State, local, territorial, and Tribal health departments are eligible to apply for accreditation. PHAB will determine the applicant\u2019s eligibility. Official eligibility requirements are detailed in the Policy<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Health departments are encouraged to discuss with PHAB any instances where they have questions about how The Standards or eligibility criteria apply given their organizational structure.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Highlights of Version 2022<\/h2><\/span>
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