Accreditation Support Initiative

The seventh year of the ASI supported 24 local public health departments in undertaking accreditation preparation activities during the project period of December 2017-June 2018. Sites applied for funding of up to $15,000 to complete one or more predetermined deliverables within 1-2 of five categories of work related to organizing for the accreditation process and the PHAB Standards and Measures. The selected health departments represent 13 different states and a wide range of population sizes, jurisdiction types, and accreditation readiness needs.

For the first time, NACCHO, in collaboration with CDC and PHAB, offered a special opportunity for small/rural health departments through which these selected ASI sites received customized technical assistance to support their accreditation readiness efforts.

*Indicates awardees in the small/rural cohort

Ashland-Boyd County Health Department, KY*

Documentation for PHAB Measure 5.2.2 L Required Documentation 1: Assess the local health department’s community health improvement plan.

Community Health Improvement Plan

Berrien County Health Department, MI

Documentation for PHAB Measure 9.1.1 A Required Documentation 1 & 2: Document the health department leadership’s engagement and engagement of staff in setting a policy for and/or establishing a performance management system for the department.

Documentation for PHAB Measure 9.1.2 A Required Documentation 1: Describe the department’s adopted performance management system.

Documentation for PHAB Measure 9.1.3 A Required Documentation 1: Document a department’s committee, team, council, executive team, or some other entity that is responsible for implementing the performance management system.

Documentation for PHAB Measure 9.1.3 A Required Documentation 2: Document setting of goals and objectives with the identified time frames for measurement.

Performance Management System visual and PM plan

Documentation for PHAB Measure 9.1.3 A Required Documentation 6: Complete a performance management self-assessment that reflects the extent to which performance management practices are being used.

Documentation for PHAB Measure 9.1.5 A Required Documentation 1: Document staff professional development in the area of performance management.

Documentation for PHAB Measure 9.2.1 A Required Documentation 1: Assess the health department’s efforts to develop a quality improvement program that is integrated into all programmatic and operational aspects of the organization

QI plan and QI policy

Canton City Health Department, OH

Documentation for PHAB Measure 9.2.1 A Required Documentation 1: assess the health department’s efforts to develop a quality improvement program that is integrated into all programmatic and operational aspects of the organization

QI Plan

Documentation for PHAB Measure 9.2.2 A Required Documentation 1 & 2: Assess the health department’s use of quality improvement to improve processes, programs, and interventions.

RD1 - Administrative Example

RD 2-Administrative Example

Chippewa County Public Health Department, WI

Roadmap to Accreditation: a detailed roadmap that outlines the strategy for achieving accreditation, including specific activities, timeframes, responsible parties and expected outcomes along the journey towards PHAB application and achievement.

A written organizational self-study

County of San Luis Obispo Public Health Department, CA

Documentation for PHAB Measure 5.2.1 L Required Documentation 1: Assess the local health department’s collaborative community health improvement process and the participation of stakeholders.

Community Health Improvement Plan

County of Santa Cruz, Health Services Agency, Public Health Division, CA

Documentation for PHAB Measure 8.2.1 A Required Documentation 1: Provide a health department-specific workforce development plan.

Dickey County Health District, ND*

Documentation for PHAB Measure 5.3.1 A Required Documentation 1: Documentation for the process by which the HD develops its strategic plan

Documentation for PHAB Measure 5.3.2 A Required Documentation 1: The health department will draft a strategic plan.

Strategic Plan

Documentation for PHAB Measure 8.2.1 A Required Documentation 2: Document implementation of workforce development strategies.

Workforce Development Plan

District Health Department No. 2, MI*

Documentation towards PHAB Measure 1.1.1 L Required Documentation 1,2,&3: Assess the health department’s collaborative process for sharing and analyzing data and information concerning population health, health challenges, and community resources to develop a community health assessment of the population of the jurisdiction served by the health department

CHA timeline and proposal

Documentation for PHAB Measure 8.2.4 A Required Documentation 1,2 &3: Document policies that provide a supportive work environment, employee recognition, and opportunities for staff to promote health and wellness and prevent disease.

Workplace Lactation Policy

Advisory Staff Committee policy

Employee Recognition Policy

Healthy Meeting Policy

Farmington Valley Health District, CT

Roadmap to accreditation: a detailed roadmap that outlines the strategy for achieving accreditation, including specific activities, timeframes, responsible parties and expected outcomes along the journey towards PHAB application and achievement

Written organizational self-study

Franklin County Health Department, KS*

Documentation for PHAB Measure 9.1.1 A Required Documentation 1 & 2: Document the health department leadership’s engagement and engagement of staff in setting a policy for and/or establishing a performance management system for the department.

Documentation for PHAB Measure 9.1.2 A Required Documentation 1: Describe the department’s adopted performance management system.

Documentation for PHAB Measure 9.1.3 A Required Documentation 1: Document a department’s committee, team, council, executive team, or some other entity that is responsible for implementing the performance management system.

Performance Management Plan

Tracking form

Galion City Health Department, OH*

Documentation for PHAB Measure 1.1.2 T/L Required Documentation 1: Document the identification and description of the community’s health and areas for health improvement, the factors that contribute to the health challenges, and the existing community resources that can be mobilized to address them.

Harrison County Home & Public Health, IA*

Documentation for PHAB Measure 5.3.1 A Required Documentation 1: Documentation for the process by which the HD develops its strategic plan

Documentation for PHAB Measure 5.3.2 A Required Documentation 1: The health department will draft a strategic plan.

Strategic Plan

Lawrence County Health Department, OH*

Documentation for PHAB Measure 5.3.1 A Required Documentation 1: Documentation for the process by which the HD develops its strategic plan.

Documentation for PHAB Measure 5.3.2 A Required Documentation 1: The health department will draft a strategic plan.

Strategic Plan

Madera County Public Health, CA*

Documentation for PHAB Measure 8.2.1 A Required Documentation 1: Provide a health department-specific workforce development plan

Workforce Development Plan

Documentation for PHAB Measure 8.2.1 A Required Documentation 2: Document implementation of workforce development strategies

Workforce development strategies Ex 1 and Ex 2

Madison County Health Department, NY*

Documentation for PHAB Measure 8.2.1 A Required Documentation 1: Provide a health department-specific workforce development plan

Documentation for PHAB Measure 9.1.2 A Required Documentation 1: Describe the department’s adopted performance management system.

Mono County Health Department, CA*

Documentation for PHAB Measure 5.3.1 A Required Documentation 1: Documentation for the process by which the HD develops its strategic plan.

Nantucket Health Department, MA*

Documentation for PHAB Measure 8.2.1 A Required Documentation 1: Provide a health department-specific workforce development plan

Documentation for PHAB Measure 9.1.1 A Required Documentation 1 & 2: Document the health department leadership’s engagement and engagement of staff in setting a policy for and/or establishing a performance management system for the department

Documentation for PHAB Measure 9.1.3 A Required Documentation 1: Document a department’s committee, team, council, executive team, or some other entity that is responsible for implementing the performance management system.

Needham Public Health Department, MA*

Roadmap to Accreditation

A written organizational self-study

Staff training in QI concepts and tools

Public Health Madison & Dane County, WI

Documentation for PHAB Measure 9.1.1 A Required Documentation 1 & 2: Document the health department leadership’s engagement and engagement of staff in setting a policy for and/or establishing a performance management system for the department

Documentation for PHAB Measure 9.1.2 A Required Documentation 1: Describe the department’s adopted performance management system.

Documentation for PHAB Measure 9.1.3 A Required Documentation 1: Document a department’s committee, team, council, executive team, or some other entity that is responsible for implementing the performance management system

Documentation for PHAB Measure 9.1.3 A Required Documentation 2: Document setting of goals and objectives with the identified time frames for measurement.

Documentation for PHAB Measure 9.1.3 A Required Documentation 3,4,&5: Document the monitoring of performance

Documentation for PHAB Measure 9.1.3 A Required Documentation 6: Complete a performance management self-assessment that reflects the extent to which performance management practices are being used.

Documentation for PHAB Measure 9.1.5 A Required Documentation 1: Document staff professional development in the area of performance management.

The Public Health Foundation of Columbia County, OR

Documentation for PHAB Measure 9.1.2 A Required Documentation 1: Describe the department’s adopted performance management system.

Documentation for PHAB Measure 9.1.3 A Required Documentation 2: Document setting of goals and objectives with the identified time frames for measurement.

Documentation for PHAB Measure 9.1.3 A Required Documentation 3,4,&5: Document the monitoring of performance.

Documentation for PHAB Measure 9.1.5 A Required Documentation 1: Document staff professional development in the area of performance management.

Documentation for PHAB Measure 9.2.1 A Required Documentation 1: assess the health department’s efforts to develop a quality improvement program that is integrated into all programmatic and operational aspects of the organization

Documentation for PHAB Measure 9.2.2 A Required Documentation 1 & 2: Assess the health department’s use of quality improvement to improve processes, programs, and interventions.

Thurston County Public Health & Social Services Department, WA

Documentation for PHAB Measure 9.1.2 A Required Documentation 1: Describe the department’s adopted performance management system.

Documentation for PHAB Measure 9.1.3 A Required Documentation 1: Document a department’s committee, team, council, executive team, or some other entity that is responsible for implementing the performance management system.

Documentation for PHAB Measure 9.1.3 A Required Documentation 6: Complete a performance management self-assessment that reflects the extent to which performance management practices are being used.

Tulare County Health & Human Services Agency, Public Health Branch, CA

Documentation for PHAB Measure 8.2.1 A Required Documentation 1: Provide a health department-specific workforce development plan.

Workforce development plan

Wyandot County General Health District, OH*

Documentation for PHAB Measure 1.1.1 T/L Required Documentation 1, 2 & 3: Assess the health department’s collaborative process for sharing and analyzing data and information concerning population health, health challenges, and community resources to develop a community health assessment of the population of the jurisdiction served by the health department.

Documentation for PHAB Measure 1.1.2 T/L Required Documentation 1: Document the identification and description of the community’s health and areas for health improvement, the factors that contribute to the health challenges, and the existing community resources that can be mobilized to address them.

Community Health Assessment

Youngstown City Health District, OH

Documentation for PHAB Measure 9.1.1 A Required Documentation 1 & 2: Document the health department leadership’s engagement and engagement of staff in setting a policy for and/or establishing a performance management system for the department.

Documentation for PHAB Measure 9.1.2 A Required Documentation 1: Describe the department’s adopted performance management system.

Performance Management plan

Documentation for PHAB Measure 9.1.3 A Required Documentation 1: Document a department’s committee, team, council, executive team, or some other entity that is responsible for implementing the performance management system.

QI team charter

Documentation for PHAB Measure 9.1.3 A Required Documentation 2: Document setting of goals and objectives with the identified time frames for measurement.

Documentation for PHAB Measure 9.1.3 A Required Documentation 3,4,&5: Document the monitoring of performance.

Documentation for PHAB Measure 9.1.4 A Required Documentation 1 & 2: Assess the health department’s process for measuring the quality of customer relationships and service.

Customer satisfaction survey instrument

Meeting minutes

The Sixth year of the ASI supported 28 local public health departments in undertaking accreditation preparation activities during the project period of December 2016-June 2017. Sites applied for funding of up to $15,000 to complete one or more predetermined deliverables within 1 or 2 of five categories of work related to organizing for the accreditation process and the PHAB Standards and Measures. The selected health departments represented 21 different states and a wide range of population sizes, jurisdiction types, and accreditation readiness needs.

Boone County Health Department (IL)

Documentation for PHAB Measure 9.1.4 A Required Documentation 1

Boone County Customer Satisfaction Final General Summary

Boone County Employee Satisfaction Final General Summary

Chester County Health Department (PA)

Documentation for PHAB Measure 9.2.1 A Required Documentation 1: assess the health department’s efforts to develop a quality improvement program that is integrated into all programmatic and operational aspects of the organization.

Chester County QI plan

Clallam County Health Department (WA)

Documentation for PHAB Measure 1.1.1 T/L Required Documentation 1, 2 & 3: Assess the health department’s collaborative process for sharing and analyzing data and information concerning population health, health challenges, and community resources to develop a community health assessment of the population of the jurisdiction served by the health department.
Documentation for PHAB Measure 1.1.2 T/L Required Documentation 1: Document the identification and description of the community’s health and areas for health improvement, the factors that contribute to the health challenges, and the existing community resources that can be mobilized to address them.

Clallam County Community Health Assessment

Department of Health and Community Wellness (NJ)

Documentation for PHAB Measure 9.2.1 A Required Documentation 1: assess the health department’s efforts to develop a quality improvement program that is integrated into all programmatic and operational aspects of the organization.

Newark Community Health Assessment

Detroit Health Department (MI)

Documentation towards PHAB Measure 1.1.1 T/L Required Documentation 1, 2 & 3

Detroit CHA Timeline Workplan

Steering Committee Invitation Letter

Detroit Community Health Assessment Deliverables

East Shore Health Department (CT)

Documentation for PHAB Measure 8.2.1 A Required Documentation 1: Provide a health department-specific workforce development plan.

East Shore District Workforce Development Plan

Essex County Public Health (NY)

Documentation for PHAB Measure 8.2.1 A Required Documentation 1: Provide a health department-specific workforce development plan.

Essex County Workforce Development Plan

Documentation for PHAB Measure 8.2.4 A Required Documentation 1,2 &3: Document policies that provide a supportive work environment, employee recognition, and opportunities for staff to promote health and wellness and prevent disease.

Essex County Employee Recruitment And Retention Policy Procedure

Fond du Lac County Health Department (WI)

Documentation for PHAB Measure 8.2.4 A Required Documentation 1,2 &3: Document policies that provide a supportive work environment, employee recognition, and opportunities for staff to promote health and wellness and prevent disease.

Fond Du Lac 8.2.4 Employee Health

Fond Du Lac 8.2.4 Supportive Work Environment

Roadmap to accreditation: a detailed roadmap that outlines the strategy for achieving accreditation, including specific activities, timeframes, responsible parties and expected outcomes along the journey towards PHAB application and achievement.

Fond du Lac Roadmap To Accreditation

Grand Forks Public Health Department (ND)

Documentation for PHAB Measure 9.2.1 A Required Documentation 1: Produce a QI plan with staff engagement to enhance buy-in as the policies, staff training materials, goals and objectives, and communication plans are developed.

Grand Forks Public Health Department Quality Improvement Plan

Hancock Public Health (OH)

Documentation for PHAB Measure 8.2.1 A Required Documentation 1: Provide a health department-specific workforce development plan.

Hancock County Workforce Development Plan

Documentation for PHAB Measure 8.2.1 A Required Documentation 2: Document implementation of workforce development strategies.

Hancock County Employee Training Tracker

Hancock County New Employee Orientation Packet

Documentation for PHAB Measure 8.2.4 A Required Documentation 1,2 &3: Document policies that provide a supportive work environment, employee recognition, and opportunities for staff to promote health and wellness and prevent disease.

Hancock County Employee Recognition Policy

Hancock County Employee Wellness Policy

Hocking County Health Department (OH)

Documentation for PHAB Measure 5.3.1 A Required Documentation 1: Documentation for the process by which the HD develops its strategic plan.

Hocking County Strategic Planning Process

Documentation for PHAB Measure 5.3.2 A Required Documentation 1: The health department will draft a strategic plan.

Hocking County Strategic Plan

Holmes County Health Department (OH)

Documentation for PHAB Measure 9.1.1 A Required Documentation 1 & 2: Document the health department leadership’s engagement and engagement of staff in setting a policy for and/or establishing a performance management system for the department.

Documentation for PHAB Measure 9.1.2 A Required Documentation 1: Describe the department’s adopted performance management system.

Holmes County Performance Management Plan

Horizon Public Health (MN)

Documentation for PHAB Measure 1.1.1 T/L Required Documentation 1, 2 & 3: Assess the health department’s collaborative process for sharing and analyzing data and information concerning population health, health challenges, and community resources to develop a community health assessment of the population of the jurisdiction served by the health department.
Documentation for PHAB Measure 1.1.2 T/L Required Documentation 1: Document the identification and description of the community’s health and areas for health improvement, the factors that contribute to the health challenges, and the existing community resources that can be mobilized to address them.
Documentation for PHAB Measure 1.1.2 T/L Required Documentation 2: Document that the preliminary findings of the assessment were distributed to the community at large and that the community’s input was sought.

Horizon Public Health Community Health Assessment

Documentation for PHAB Measure 9.1.1 A Required Documentation 1 & 2: Document the health department leadership’s engagement and engagement of staff in setting a policy for and/or establishing a performance management system for the department.
Documentation for PHAB Measure 9.1.2 A Required Documentation 1: Describe the department’s adopted performance management system.

Horizon Performance Management Plan

Jackson County Health Department (MO)

Documentation for PHAB Measure 1.1.1 T/L Required Documentation 1, 2 & 3: Assess the health department’s collaborative process for sharing and analyzing data and information concerning population health, health challenges, and community resources to develop a community health assessment of the population of the jurisdiction served by the health department.
Documentation for PHAB Measure 1.1.2 T/L Required Documentation 1: Document the identification and description of the community’s health and areas for health improvement, the factors that contribute to the health challenges, and the existing community resources that can be mobilized to address them.
Documentation for PHAB Measure 1.1.2 T/L Required Documentation 2: Document that the preliminary findings of the assessment were distributed to the community and that the community’s input was sought.
Documentation for PHAB Measure 1.1.3 A Required Documentation 1 & 2: Create plan to widely disseminate findings of the CHA.

Jackson County Community Health Assessment Draft 1

Lake County Health Services (CA)

Documentation for PHAB Measure 5.2.1 L Required Documentation 1: Assess the local health department’s collaborative community health improvement process and the participation of stakeholders.
Documentation for PHAB Measure 5.2.2 L Required Documentation 1: Assess the local health department’s community health improvement plan.

Lake County Wellness Roadmap

Lane County Public Health (OR)

Documentation for PHAB Measure 5.3.1 A Required Documentation 1: Assess the health department’s strategic planning process and document the process.

Lane County Strategic Planning Process

Documentation for PHAB Measure 5.3.2 A Required Documentation 1: The health department will draft a strategic plan.

Lane County Strategic Plan Final

Marshall County Health Department (KY)

Documentation for PHAB Measure 9.1.1 A Required Documentation 1 & 2: Document the health department leadership’s engagement and engagement of staff in setting a policy for and/or establishing a performance management system for the department.
Documentation for PHAB Measure 9.1.2 A Required Documentation 1: Describe the department’s adopted performance management system.

Marshall County Performance Management Plan

Monroe Health Department (CT)

Documentation for PHAB Measure 5.3.1 A Required Documentation 1: Assess the health department’s strategic planning process and document the process.

Monroe Health Department Strategic Plan Agreement

Documentation for PHAB Measure 8.2.1 A Required Documentation 1: Provide a health department-specific workforce development plan.

Monroe Health Department Workforce Development Plan

Documentation for PHAB Measure 8.2.1 A Required Documentation 2: Document implementation of workforce development strategies.

Northeast Colorado Health Department (CO)

Documentation for PHAB Measure 5.2.3 A Required Documentation 1: Assess the local health department’s collaborative community health improvement planning process and the participation of stakeholders; and, document the process.

NCHD Public Health Improvement Plan Tracking

Documentation for PHAB Measure 5.2.3 A Required Documentation 2: Document areas of the plan that were implemented by the health department and/or its partners.

Documentation for PHAB Measure 5.2.4 A Required Documentation 1: Assess the health department’s efforts to ensure that the strategies of the community health improvement plan are assessed for feasibility and effectiveness and that they are revised as indicated by those assessments.

NCHD Measure CHIP 2016 Report
Documentation for PHAB Measure 5.3.1 A Required Documentation 1: Assess the health department’s strategic planning process and document the process.

Documentation for PHAB Measure 5.3.2 A Required Documentation 1: The health department will draft a strategic plan.

NCHD Strategic Plan

Roadmap to Accreditation: a detailed roadmap that outlines the strategy for achieving accreditation, including specific activities, timeframes, responsible parties and expected outcomes along the journey towards PHAB application and achievement

Pomperaug District Department of Health (CT)

Documentation for PHAB Measure 5.2.1 L Required Documentation 1: Assess the local health department’s collaborative community health improvement process and the participation of stakeholders.

Pomperaug Health Department Community Health Assessment

Public Health Solutions District Health Department (NE)

Documentation for PHAB Measure 9.1.4 A Required Documentation 1 & 2: Assess the health department’s process for measuring the quality of customer relationships and service.

9.1.4 Rd 1 Example 1, 9.1.4 Rd 1 Example 2

9.1.4 Rd 2 Example 1, 9.1.4 Rd 2 Example 2

Documentation for PHAB Measure 9.1.5 A Required Documentation 1: Document staff professional development in the area of performance management.
Documentation for PHAB Measure 9.2.1 A Required Documentation 1: Assess the health department’s efforts to develop a quality improvement program that is integrated into all programmatic and operational aspects of the organization.

Public Health Solutions QI Plan

Reno County Health Department (KS)

Documentation for PHAB Measure 8.2.1 A Required Documentation 1: Provide a health department-specific workforce development plan.

Reno County Workforce Development Plan

Documentation for PHAB Measure 8.2.1 A Required Documentation 2: Document implementation of workforce development strategies.

Reno County Workforce Development Workbook

Documentation for PHAB Measure 9.1.1 A Required Documentation 1 & 2: Document the health department leadership’s engagement and engagement of staff in setting a policy for and/or establishing a performance management system for the department.
Documentation for PHAB Measure 9.1.3 A Required Documentation 1: Document a department’s committee, team, council, executive team, or some other entity that is responsible for implementing the performance management system.

Documentation for PHAB Measure 9.1.3 A Required Documentation 2: Document setting of goals and objectives with the identified time frames for measurement.

Documentation for PHAB Measure 9.1.3 A Required Documentation 3,4,&5: Document the monitoring of performance.

Reno County Performance Management Plan 2017

Reno County PM Framework

Documentation for PHAB Measure 9.1.3 A Required Documentation 6: Complete a performance management self-assessment that reflects the extent to which performance management practices are being used.

Richmond City Health District (VA)

Documentation for PHAB Measure 1.1.1 T/L Required Documentation 1, 2 & 3: Assess the health department’s collaborative process for sharing and analyzing data and information concerning population health, health challenges, and community resources to develop a community health assessment of the population of the jurisdiction served by the health department.

RCHD Standard 1.1.1 RD 3 CHA process

Documentation for PHAB Measure 1.1.2 T/L Required Documentation 1: Document the identification and description of the community’s health and areas for health improvement, the factors that contribute to the health challenges, and the existing community resources that can be mobilized to address them.

City Of Richmond Community Health Assessment

Outline for completing CHIP

RCHD CHIP Outline

Scott County Health Department (IA)

Documentation for PHAB Measure 9.2.1 A Required Documentation 1: Assess the health department’s efforts to develop a quality improvement program that is integrated into all programmatic and operational aspects of the organization.
Documentation for PHAB Measure 9.2.2 A Required Documentation 1 & 2: Assess the health department’s use of quality improvement to improve processes, programs, and interventions.

Scott County Health Department Quality Improvement Plan With Attachments

Sonoma County Department of Health Services (CA)

Documentation for PHAB Measure 8.2.1 A Required Documentation 1: Provide a health department-specific workforce development plan.

Sonoma staff assessment tools used and summary

Sonoma Core Competencies Table Across Tiers

Sonoma Core Competencies Definitions

Sonoma County WFD plan timeline

Uncas Health District (CT)

Documentation for PHAB Measure 5.2.1 L Required Documentation 1: Assess the local health department’s collaborative community health improvement process and the participation of stakeholders.
Documentation for PHAB Measure 5.2.2 L Required Documentation 1: Assess the local health department’s community health improvement plan.

Uncas CHIP 5.2.2

Documentation for PHAB Measure 5.2.3 A Required Documentation 1: Assess the local health department’s collaborative community health improvement planning process and the participation of stakeholders; and, document the process.
Documentation for PHAB Measure 5.2.3 A Required Documentation 2: Document areas of the plan that were implemented by the health department and/or its partners.

Uncas Measure 5.2.3 A Work and Tracking Tool

Documentation for PHAB Measure 5.2.4 A Required Documentation 1 & 2: Assess the health department’s efforts to ensure that the strategies of the community health improvement plan are assessed for feasibility and effectiveness and that they are revised as indicated by those assessments.
Documentation for PHAB Measure 5.3.1 A Required Documentation 1: Assess the health department’s strategic planning process and document the process.
Documentation for PHAB Measure 5.3.2 A Required Documentation 1: The health department will draft a strategic plan.

Uncas Strategic Plan Measure 5 3 2 A

Documentation for PHAB Measure 5.3.3 A Required Documentation 1: Assess the health department’s implementation of its strategic plan.

Washington County Health Department (MD)

Documentation for PHAB Measure 5.3.1 A Required Documentation 1: Assess the health department’s strategic planning process and document the process.

Washington County Health Department Strategic Plan Draft

Documentation for PHAB Measure 5.3.2 A Required Documentation 1: The health department will draft a strategic plan.
Documentation for PHAB Measure 5.3.3 A Required Documentation 1: Assess the health department’s implementation of its strategic plan.

Wedco District Health Department (KY)

Documentation for PHAB Measure 9.1.1 A Required Documentation 1 & 2: Document the health department leadership’s engagement and engagement of staff in setting a policy for and/or establishing a performance management system for the department.
Documentation for PHAB Measure 9.2.1 A Required Documentation 1: Assess the health department’s efforts to develop a quality improvement program that is integrated into all programmatic and operational aspects of the organization.
Documentation for PHAB Measure 9.2.2 A Required Documentation 1 & 2: Assess the health department’s use of quality improvement to improve processes, programs, and interventions.

Wedco District Performance Management and QI Plan

Category 1: Progress towards Completing a Community Health Improvement Process (related PHAB Domains: 1 & 5)

Cerro Gordo County Department of Public Health (IA)

• Documentation for PHAB Measure 1.1.1 A Required Documentation 1, 2 & 3: Assess the health department’s collaborative process for sharing and analyzing data and information concerning population health, health challenges, and community resources to develop a community health assessment of the population of the jurisdiction served by the health department.
  • Cerro Gordo - Community Health Assessment

• Documentation for PHAB Measure 1.1.2 T/L Required Documentation 1: Document the identification and description of the community’s health and areas for health improvement, the factors that contribute to the health challenges, and the existing community resources that can be mobilized to address them.

• Documentation for PHAB Measure 1.1.2 T/L Required Documentation 2: Document that the preliminary findings of the assessment were distributed to the community at large and that the community’s input was sought.
• Final Report for this initiative:
  • Cerro Gordo County Department of Public Health ASI Final Report

Champaign Health District (OH)

• Documentation for PHAB Measure 1.1.2 T/L Required Documentation 1: Document the identification and description of the community’s health and areas for health improvement, the factors that contribute to the health challenges, and the existing community resources that can be mobilized to address them.
  • Champaign Health District- Community Health Assessment

• Documentation for PHAB Measure 1.1.2 T/L Required Documentation 2: Document that the preliminary findings of the assessment were distributed to the community at large and that the community’s input was sought.

• Documentation for PHAB Measure 1.1.2 T/L Required Documentation 3: Document the gathering of information, collection of data, conduct of community dialogues, and/or identification of community assets specific to populations and/or geographic areas in the community where health inequities and poorer health indicators were identified in the community health assessment.

• Documentation for PHAB Measure 5.2.3 A Required Documentation 1: Assess the local health department’s collaborative community health improvement planning process and the participation of stakeholders; and, document the process.
• Final report for this initiative:
  • Champaign Health District ASI Final Report

Countryside Public Health (MN)

• Documentation for PHAB Measure 5.2.1 L Required Documentation 1: assess the local health department’s collaborative community health improvement process and the participation of stakeholders.
  • Countryside Public Health Community Health Assessment
  • Community Health Needs Assessment - Big Stone County
  • Community Health Needs Assessment - Chippewa County
  • Community Health Needs Assessment - Lac qui Parie County
  • Community Health Needs Assessment - Swift County
  • Community Health Needs Assessment - Yellow Medicine County
  • Community Health Needs Assessment - Combined
    
• Final Report for this initiative:
  • Countryside Public Health ASI Final Report

Greenfield Health Department (WI)

• Documentation for PHAB Measure 1.1.1 A Required Documentation 1, 2 & 3: Assess the health department’s collaborative process for sharing and analyzing data and information concerning population health, health challenges, and community resources to develop a community health assessment of the population of the jurisdiction served by the health department.
  • Greenfield Health Department - Community Health Assessment Draft

• Documentation for PHAB Measure 1.1.2 T/L Required Documentation 1: Document the identification and description of the community’s health and areas for health improvement, the factors that contribute to the health challenges, and the existing community resources that can be mobilized to address them.
  • Greenfield Health Department - Meeting presentation 1
  • Greenfield Health Department - Meeting presentation 2
  • Greenfield Health Department - Meeting presentation 3

• Documentation for PHAB Measure 1.1.2 T/L Required Documentation 2: Document that the preliminary findings of the assessment were distributed to the community at large and that the community’s input was sought.
• Final report for this initiative
  • Greenfield Health Department ASI Final Report

Georgia Department of Public Health District 4 (GA)

• Documentation for PHAB Measure 5.2.1 L Required Documentation 1: assess the local health department’s collaborative community health improvement process and the participation of stakeholders.
  • Georgia Department of Public Health - Accreditation Presentation
  • Georgia Department of Public Health - CHA Data Results
• Final report for this initiative:
  • Georgia Department of Public Health ASI Final Report

Loup Basin Public Health Department (NE)

• Documentation for PHAB Measure 1.1.1 A Required Documentation 1, 2 & 3: Assess the health department’s collaborative process for sharing and analyzing data and information concerning population health, health challenges, and community resources to develop a community health assessment of the population of the jurisdiction served by the health department.
  • Loup Basin Public Health - Community Health Assessment
• Final report for this initiative:
  • Loup Basin Public ASI Final Report

Wichita Falls - Wichita County Public Health

Use funds towards payment of up to 50% of PHAB fees. Apply to PHAB by June 10, 2016.

• Documentation for PHAB Measure 1.1.1 A Required Documentation 1, 2 & 3: Assess the health department’s collaborative process for sharing and analyzing data and information concerning population health, health challenges, and community resources to develop a community health assessment of the population of the jurisdiction served by the health department.

• Documentation for PHAB Measure 1.1.2 T/L Required Documentation 1: Document the identification and description of the community’s health and areas for health improvement, the factors that contribute to the health challenges, and the existing community resources that can be mobilized to address them.

• Documentation for PHAB Measure 1.1.2 T/L Required Documentation 2: Document that the preliminary findings of the assessment were distributed to the community at large and that the community’s input was sought.

• Documentation for PHAB Measure 1.1.2 T/L Required Documentation 3: document the gathering of information, collection of data, conduct of community dialogues, and/or identification of community assets specific to populations and/or geographic areas in the community where health inequities and poorer health indicators were identified in the community health assessment.

• Documentation for PHAB Measure 1.1.3 A Required Documentation 1 & 2: assess the local health department’s efforts to share the community health assessment with other agencies and organizations and to make the assessment results available to the general public.

• Documentation for PHAB Measure 5.2.1 L Required Documentation 1: assess the local health department’s collaborative community health improvement process and the participation of stakeholders.

• Documentation for PHAB Measure 5.2.2 L Required Documentation 1: assess the local health department’s community health improvement plan.

• Documentation for PHAB Measure 5.2.3 A Required Documentation 1: Assess the local health department’s collaborative community health improvement planning process and the participation of stakeholders; and, document the process.

• Documentation for PHAB Measure 5.2.3 A Required Documentation 2: document areas of the plan that were implemented by the health department and/or its partners.

• Documentation for PHAB Measure 5.2.4 A Required Documentation 1 & 2: assess the health department’s efforts to ensure that the strategies of the community health improvement plan are assessed for feasibility and effectiveness and that they are revised as indicated by those assessments.
  • Wichita County Public Health - CHIP
  • Wichita County Public Health - Strategic Plan
  • Wichita County Public Health - CHIP Booklet
  • Wichita County Public Health - CHA
• Final report for this initiative:
  • Wichita County Public Health ASI Final Report

Category 2: Progress towards Developing and Implementing an Agency Strategic Plan (related PHAB Domain: 5)

Garfield County Public Health (CO)

• Documentation for PHAB Measure 5.3.1 A Required Documentation 1: Assess the health department’s strategic planning process and document the process.
  • Garfield County Public Health - QI Presentation

• Documentation for PHAB Measure 5.3.2 A Required Documentation 1: Provide a strategic plan.
• Final report for this initiative:
  • Garfield County Public Health ASI Final Report

Livingston County Department of Public Health (MI)

• Documentation for PHAB Measure 5.3.1 A Required Documentation 1: Assess the health department’s strategic planning process and document the process.
  • Livingston County - Staff Strategic Planning Training 1
  • Livingston County - Staff Strategic Planning Training 2
  • Livingston County - Staff Strategic Planning Training 3
  • Livingston County - BoC Strategic Planning Training

• Documentation for PHAB Measure 5.3.2 A Required Documentation 1: Provide a strategic plan.
  • Livingston County - Strategic Plan
• Final report for this initiative:
  • Livingston County ASI Final Report

Sarpy/Cass Department of Health and Wellness (NE)

• Documentation for PHAB Measure 5.3.1 A Required Documentation 1: Assess the health department’s strategic planning process and document the process.
  • Stategic Planning Overview

• Documentation for PHAB Measure 5.3.2 A Required Documentation 1: Provide a strategic plan.
  • Strategic Plan
• Final report for this initiative:
  • ASI Final Report

Washoe County Health District

• Documentation for PHAB Measure 5.3.1 A Required Documentation 1: Assess the health department’s strategic planning process and document the process.
  • Strategic Management Guide

• Documentation for PHAB Measure 5.3.2 A Required Documentation 1: Provide a strategic plan.
  • Strategic Plan

• Documentation for PHAB Measure 5.3.3 A Required Documentation 1: Assess the health department’s implementation of its strategic plan.
• Final report for this initiative:
  • Washoe County Health District ASI Final Report

Category 3: Establishing and Monitoring a System of Performance Management (related PHAB Domain: 9)

Clark County Health Department (WI)

• Documentation for PHAB Measure 9.1.1 A Required Documentation 1 & 2: Document the health department leadership’s engagement and engagement of staff in setting a policy for and/or establishing a performance management system for the department.

• Documentation for PHAB Measure 9.1.2 A Required Documentation 1: Describe the department’s adopted performance management system.

• Documentation for PHAB Measure 9.1.3 A Required Documentation 1: Document a department’s committee, team, council, executive team, or some other entity that is responsible for implementing the performance management system.

• Documentation for PHAB Measure 9.1.3 A Required Documentation 2: document setting of goals and objectives with the identified time frames for measurement

• Documentation for PHAB Measure 9.1.5 A Required Documentation 1: Document its staff professional development in the area of performance management.
  • Strategic Plan
• Final report for this initiative:
  • ASI Final Report

Montgomery Township Health Department (NJ)

Use funds towards payment of up to 50% of PHAB fees. Apply to PHAB by June 10, 2016.

• Documentation for PHAB Measure 9.1.1 A Required Documentation 1 & 2: Document the health department leadership’s engagement and engagement of staff in setting a policy for and/or establishing a performance management system for the department.
  • Performance Management Training

• Documentation for PHAB Measure 9.1.2 A Required Documentation 1: Describe the department’s adopted performance management system.
  • Performance Management Plan

• Documentation for PHAB Measure 9.1.3 A Required Documentation 1: Document a department’s committee, team, council, executive team, or some other entity that is responsible for implementing the performance management system.

• Documentation for PHAB Measure 9.1.3 A Required Documentation 2: document setting of goals and objectives with the identified time frames for measurement
• Final report for this initiative:
  • ASI Final Report

City-County Health District (ND)

• Documentation for PHAB Measure 9.1.3 A Required Documentation 1: Document a department’s committee, team, council, executive team, or some other entity that is responsible for implementing the performance management system.

• Documentation for PHAB Measure 9.1.3 A Required Documentation 2: document setting of goals and objectives with the identified time frames for measurement

• Documentation for PHAB Measure 9.1.3 A Required Documentation 6: Complete a performance management self-assessment that reflects the extent to which performance management practices are being used.

• Documentation for PHAB Measure 9.1.4 A Required Documentation 1 & 2: Assess the health department’s process for measuring the quality of customer relationships and service.
  • Client Satisfaction Document 1
  • Client Satisfaction Document 2
• Final report for this initiative:
  • ASI final report

Hill County Health Department (MT)

• Documentation for PHAB Measure 9.1.1 A Required Documentation 1 & 2: Document the health department leadership’s engagement and engagement of staff in setting a policy for and/or establishing a performance management system for the department.

• Documentation for PHAB Measure 9.1.2 A Required Documentation 1: Describe the department’s adopted performance management system.
  • Tracking and Reporting Document
  • Logic Models
• Final report for this initiative:
  • ASI Final Report

Stanislaus County Health Services Agency (CA)

• Documentation for PHAB Measure 9.1.1 A Required Documentation 1 & 2: Document the health department leadership’s engagement and engagement of staff in setting a policy for and/or establishing a performance management system for the department.
  • Performance Management Presentation
• Final report for this initiative:
  • ASI Final Report

Category 4: Building a Culture of Quality Improvement (related PHAB Domain: 9)

Albany County Department of Health (NY)

• Documentation for PHAB Measure 9.2.1 A Required Documentation 1: assess the health department’s efforts to develop a quality improvement program that is integrated into all programmatic and operational aspects of the organization.
  • Quality improvement plan

• Documentation for PHAB Measure 9.2.2 A Required Documentation 1 & 2: assess the health department’s use of quality improvement to improve processes, programs, and interventions.
  • Annual QI Plan Template
• Final report for this initiative:
  • ASI Final Report

Cincinnati Health Department (OH)

Use funds towards payment of up to 50% of PHAB fees. Apply to PHAB by June 10, 2016.

• Documentation for PHAB Measure 9.2.2 A Required Documentation 1 & 2: assess the health department’s use of quality improvement to improve processes, programs, and interventions.
  • Quality Improvement Plan
  • Community Health Needs Assessment
  • Strategic Plan
  • Community Health Improvement Plan
• Final report for this initiative:
  • ASI Final Report

Panhandle Health District (ID)

Use funds towards payment of up to 50% of PHAB fees. Apply to PHAB by June 10, 2016.

• Documentation for PHAB Measure 9.2.2 A Required Documentation 1 & 2: assess the health department’s use of quality improvement to improve processes, programs, and interventions.
  • Community Health Improvement Plan
  • Community Health Assessment
  • Strategic Plan
  • On boarding Process
  • Septic Permit Story Board
• Final report for this initiative:
  • ASI Final Report

St. Mary’s County Health Department (MD)

• Documentation for PHAB Measure 9.2.1 A Required Documentation 1: assess the health department’s efforts to develop a quality improvement program that is integrated into all programmatic and operational aspects of the organization.
  • Quality Improvement Plan
• Final Report for this initiative
  • ASI Final Report

Category 5: Workforce Development (related PHAB Domain: 8)

Coos Health and Wellness (OR)

• Documentation for PHAB Measure 8.2.1 A Required Documentation 1: Provide a health department-specific workforce development plan.
  • Workforce Development Plan

• Documentation for PHAB Measure 8.2.1 A Required Documentation 2: Document implementation of its workforce development strategies.
  • Breastfeeding Policy
  • Employee Handbook
  • Flextime Policy
  • Tobacco Policy
    
• Final report for this initiative:
  • ASI Final Report

Siouxland District Health Department (IA)

Use funds towards payment of up to 50% of PHAB fees. Apply to PHAB by June 10, 2016.

• Documentation for PHAB Measure 8.2.1 A Required Documentation 1: Provide a health department-specific workforce development plan.
  • Workforce development Plan
  • Workforce Profile Generator Tool
• Final report for this initiative:
  • ASI Final Report

Category 6: Other

Kingfisher County Health Department (OK)

• Develop a formal Roadmap to Accreditation coordinating with the health educator, TSET coordinator, district nursing manager, and health department director
  • Strategic Plan Roadmap
    
  • ASI Final Report

Guam Department of Public Health Services and Social Services

• Documentation for PHAB Standard 9.2, Measure 9.2.1A: assess the health department’s efforts to develop a quality improvement program that is integrated into all programmatic and operational aspects of the organization.
  • Quality Improvement Plan
    
  • ASI Final Report

Commonwealth Healthcare Corporation

• Documentation for PHAB Measure 5.2.1 L Required Documentation 1: assess the local health department’s collaborative community health improvement process and the participation of stakeholders.

• Documentation for PHAB Measure 5.2.2 L Required Documentation 1: assess the local health department’s community health improvement plan.

• Documentation for PHAB Measure 8.2.1 A Required Documentation 1: Provide a health department-specific workforce development plan.
• Final report for this initiative:
  • ASI Final Report

Puerto Rico Department of Health

• Documentation for PHAB Measure 5.3.1 A Required Documentation 1: Assess the health department’s strategic planning process and document the process.

• Documentation for PHAB Measure 5.3.2 A Required Documentation 1: Provide a strategic plan.
  • Strategic Plan
• Final report for this initiative:
  • ASI Final Report

Palau

Funded to complete:

• Progress towards Establishing a Performance Management System.
• Build off of previous Organizational Self-Assessment results to develop a detailed plan for creating documentation to meet PHAB Standards and Measures.
• Plan for staff trainings, and a preliminary assessment of aligning previous work and plans.
  • Strategic Plan
    
  • ASI Final Report

In fall 2014, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s Office for State, Tribal, Local and Territorial Support provided funding to NACCHO to renew the Accreditation Support Initiative (ASI) for a fourth year. The fourth year of ASI is supporting 10 local public health departments (LHDs) to complete one or more deliverables within one of five categories of work. Funding may used to support efforts in preparing for accreditation and meeting Public Health Accreditation Board (PHAB) Standards and Measures. For sites applying to PHAB within the project period, funds may also be used to pay up to 50% of the accreditation fee.

Category 1

Category 2

Category 3

Category 4

Category 5

*NOTE: Awards are pending execution of a contract with NACCHO and successful completion of project deliverables.

Category 1 - Progress Towards Completing a Community Health Improvement Process (related PHAB Domains: 1 &5)

Applicants to this category may use this award to conduct activities that will fulfill one or more predetermined deliverables and that will show progress towards completing a CHA or developing a CHIP (e.g., plan for data collection, analysis and synthesis, plan for monitoring progress on implementation of CHIP strategies, etc.).

Custer Health, ND

[Full-Time Equivalents (FTEs): 26 | Population Served: 44,288]

• Documentation for PHAB Measure 1.1.3 A Required Documentation 1 & 2: Document how it inform partners, stakeholders, other agencies, associations, and organizations, or the public of the availability of the community health assessment.
  • Custer Health - Press for CHA*
• Documentation for PHAB Measure 5.2.1 L Required Documentation 1: Document the collaborative community health improvement planning process.
  • Custer Health - Community Assessment Roundtable
  • Custer Health - Community Needs Assessment
  • Custer Health - Community Health Improvement Plan
• Documentation for PHAB Measure 5.2.2 L Required Documentation 1: Provide a community health improvement plan.
  • Custer Health - Community Health Improvement Plan
• Documentation for PHAB Measure 5.2.3 A Required Documentation 1: Provide a tracking process of actions taken toward the implementation of the community health improvement plan, and document areas of the plan that were implemented by the health department and/or its partners.
  • Custer Health - Community Health Improvement Plan
• Final report for this initiative:
  • Custer Health ASI Final Report 2015

Category 2 - Progress Towards Developing and Implementing an Agency Strategic Plan (related PHAB Domain: 5)

Applicants to this category may use this award to conduct activities that will show progress towards developing the agency strategic plan that will fulfill one or more predetermined deliverables (e.g., a SWOT analysis, process for conducting visioning, etc.).

Butte County Public Health Department, CA

[Full-Time Equivalents (FTEs): 130.8| Population Served: 220,000]

• Documentation for PHAB Measure 5.3.2 A Required Documentation 1: Provide a strategic plan.
  • Butte County Public Health Department - Strategic Plan
• Final report for this initiative:
  • Butte County Public Health Department ASI Final Report 2015

Klamath County Public Health, OR

[Full-Time Equivalents (FTEs): 23| Population Served: 65,000]

• Documentation for PHAB Measure 5.3.1 A Required Documentation 1: Document the process that it used to develop its organizational strategic plan.
  • Klamath County Public Health - Narrative of Strategic Planning Process Steps*
  • Klamath County Public Health - Planning process outline
  • Klamath County Public Health - Survey Draft
  • Klamath County Public Health - Strategic Plan Draft
• Final report for this initiative:
  • Klamath County ASI Final Report 2015

Category 3 - Establishing and Monitoring a System of Performance Management (related PHAB Domain: 9)

Applicants to this category may use this award to conduct activities that will show progress towards establishing and monitoring a system of performance management that will fulfill one or more predetermined deliverables (e.g., completed performance management self-assessment, performance dashboard and text that shows evidence of an adopted performance management system, etc.).

Onondaga County Health Department, NY

[Full-Time Equivalents (FTEs): 275| Population Served: 468,000]

• Documentation for PHAB Measure 9.1.1 A Required Documentation 1 &2: Document the health department leadership's engagement and engagement of staff in setting a policy for and/or establishing a performance management system for the department.
  • Onondaga County Health Department - Staff Minutes I
  • Onondaga County Health Department - Staff Minutes II

• Documentation for PHAB Measure 9.1.5 A Required Documentation 1: Document its staff professional development in the area of performance management.
  • Onondaga County Health Department - Logic Model (Animal Disease)
  • Onondaga County Health Department - Logic Model (Tuberculosis)
• Final report for this initiative:
  • Onondaga County Health Department ASI Final Report

Category 4 - Building a Culture of Quality Improvement (related PHAB Domain: 9)

Quality improvement (QI) is the result of leadership support and requires staff commitment at all levels to build a culture of quality and ensure it is fully integrated into organizational structures, processes, services, operations, and more. Applicants to this category may use this award to conduct activities that will show progress towards building a culture of QI that will fulfill one or more predetermined deliverables (e.g., assessment of current QI culture and description of desired future state, plan for regularly communicating about QI activities, etc.).

Louisville Metro Department of Public Health & Wellness, KY

[Full-Time Equivalents (FTEs): 207| Population Served: 750,000]

• Documentation for PHAB Measure 9.2.1 A Required Documentation 1: Develop a quality improvement program that is integrated into all programmatic and operational aspects of the organization.

Apply to PHAB by May 29, 2015 (funding will support payment of up to 50% of PHAB fee)

Middle-Brook Regional health Commission, NJ

[Full-Time Equivalents (FTEs): 5.5 | Population Served: 43,000]

• Documentation for PHAB Measure 9.2.1 A Required Documentation 1: Develop a quality improvement program that is integrated into all programmatic and operational aspects of the organization.
  • Middle-Brook Regional Health Commission - Job Descriptions
  • Middle-Brook Regional Health Commission - Quality Improvement Plan

• Documentation for PHAB Measure 9.2.2 A Required Documentation 1 & 2: Document implementation of quality improvement activities and the health department's application of its process improvement model.
  • Middle-Brook Regional Health Commission - Affinity Diagram (Food Inspections)
  • Middle-Brook Regional Health Commission - Fishbone Diagram
  • Middle-Brook Regional Health Commission - Flow Chart (Quality Improvement)
  • Middle-Brook Regional Health Commission - Flow Chart
  • Middle-Brook Regional Health Commission - Storyboard (Food Inspection)
• Final report for this initiative:
  • Middle-Brook Regional Health Commission ASI Final Report

Morrison-Todd-Wadena Community Health Board, MN

[Full-Time Equivalents (FTEs): 74| Population Served: 71,936]

• Documentation for PHAB Measure 9.2.1 A Required Documentation 1: Develop a quality improvement program that is integrated into all programmatic and operational aspects of the organization.
  • Morrison-Todd-Wadena Community Health Board - Quality Improvement Plan*

• Documentation for PHAB Measure 9.2.2 A Required Documentation 1 & 2: Document implementation of quality improvement activities and the health department's application of its process improvement model.
  Morrison-Todd-Wadena Community Health Board - Story Board*
  • Morrison-Todd-Wadena Community Health Board -Story Board (Lead Staff Expectations)

• Final report for this initiative:
  • Morrison-Todd-Wadena Community Health Board ASI Final Report

Category 5 - Workforce Development (related PHAB Domain: 8)

Applicants to this category may use this award to conduct activities that will show progress towards training and development of the LHD workforce that will fulfill one or more predetermined deliverables (e.g., job descriptions that include core competencies, a workforce development plan, etc

Allen County Public Health, OH

[Full-Time Equivalents (FTEs): 45 | Population Served: 109,667]

• Documentation for PHAB Measure 8.2.1 A Required Documentation 1: Provide a health department-specific workforce development plan.
  • Allen County Public Health - Curriculum and Training Schedule
    
  • Allen County Public Health - Workforce Development Plan
  • Allen County Public Health - Employee Training Tracking Log
  • Allen County Public Health - Composite Summary Report

• Documentation for PHAB Measure 8.2.4 A Required Documentation 1,2 & 3: Documentation for policies that provide a supportive work environment, employee recognition, and opportunities for staff to promote health and wellness and prevent disease.
  • Allen County Public Health - Service Pledge
    
  • Allen County Public Health - Success Stories
  • Allen County Public Health - Breastfed Baby Work Agreement
  • Allen County Public Health - Supportive Work Environment
  • Allen County Public Health - Employee Recognition
  • Allen County Public Health -Employee Wellness Procedures

• Final Report for this initiative:
  Allen County Public Health - ASI Final Report

Cambridge Public Health Department, MA

[Full-Time Equivalents (FTEs): 51| Population Served: 107,289]

• Documentation for PHAB Measure 8.2.1 A Required Documentation 1: Provide a health department-specific workforce development plan.
  • Cambridge Public Health Department - Cultural Competency Survey Report
  • Cambridge Public Health Department - Cultural Competency Survey Tool
  • Cambridge Public Health Department - Deliverable and Documents List
  • Cambridge Public Health Department - Lessons Learned
  • Cambridge Public Health Department - Orientation Video
  • Cambridge Public Health Department - Staff Training Tool
  • Cambridge Public Health Department - Workforce Assessment and Quality Improvement Survey Report
  • Cambridge Public Health Department - Workforce Development Plan*
• Final report from this initiative:
  • Cambridge Public Health Department ASI Final Report

Lincoln County Health Department, WI

[Full-Time Equivalents (FTEs): 12 | Population Served: 29,000]

• Documentation for PHAB Measure 8.2.1 A Required Documentation 1: Provide a health department-specific workforce development plan.
  • Lincoln County Health Department - Workforce Development Plan*
    
  • Lincoln County Health Department - Training Evaluation

• Documentation for PHAB Measure 8.2.1 A Required Documentation 2: Document implementation of its workforce development strategies, and demonstrate how the health department addresses gaps in capacity and capabilities.
  • Lincoln County Health Department - Staff Exercise
    
  • Lincoln County Health Department - Director Job Description
  • Lincoln County Health Department - Environmental Health Specialist Job Description
  • Lincoln County Health Department - Fiscal Clerk Job Description
  • Lincoln County Health Department - Health Aide Job Description
  • Lincoln County Health Department - Hearing Technician Job Description
  • Lincoln County Health Department - Oral Health Coordinator Job Description
  • Lincoln County Health Department - Program Assistant Job Description
  • Lincoln County Health Department - Public Health Educator Job Description
  • Lincoln County Health Department - Public Health Nurse Job Description
  • Lincoln County Health Department - Registered Sanitarian
  Lincoln County Health Department - Staff Accreditation Reference Document

• Documentation for PHAB Measure 8.2.4 A Required Documentation 1,2 & 3: Documentation for policies that provide a supportive work environment, employee recognition, and opportunities for staff to promote health and wellness and prevent disease.
  • Lincoln County Health Department - Staff Training and Satisfaction Survey

• Final report for this initiative:
  • Lincoln County Health Department ASI Final Report

*Note: These documents were reviewed against PHAB's Standards and Measures Version 1.5. This documentation does not reflect items that have officially been approved by PHAB for the purposes of meeting a standard or measure. Even when the submitting agency has been accredited, feedback from PHAB or the site visitors is not considered when posting documentation.

In fall 2013, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s Office for State, Tribal, Local and Territorial Support provided funding to NACCHO to renew the Accreditation Support Initiative (ASI) for a third year. The third iteration of ASI is supporting 29 local public health departments (LHDs) to complete one or more predetermined deliverables within one of six categories of work. Funding may used to support efforts in preparing for accreditation and meeting Public Health Accreditation Board (PHAB) Standards and Measures. For sites applying to PHAB within the project period, funds may also be used to pay up to 50% of the accreditation fee.

Category 1 - Progress Towards Preparing or Applying for Accreditation (related PHAB Domain: any)

Applicants to this category may use this award to complete the steps necessary to organize, prepare and apply for accreditation as related to any PHAB domain and to fulfill one or more predetermined deliverables (e.g., documentation gap analysis and recommendations, staff accreditation training, etc.) or another deliverable described in detail by the applicant.

Carson City Health and Human Services (NV)

Funded to:

• Plan and hold an 'Accreditation Kick-Off Day' for staff, governing entity and community members on the value of the accreditation and going through the accreditation preparation process.

• Create an internal documentation organization system, and complete a report on that system and results of documentation review, conducted by an external reviewer.

Deliverables and documentation submitted during this initiative:

• Carson City Health and Human Services Final Report
• Carson City Health and Human Services - Development Conference Program
• Carson City Health and Human Services - Presentation: Path Towards Accreditation in Nevada
• Carson City Health and Human Services - Presentation: A Journey For Everyone Carson City

• Documentation Review:
  • Strongest Examples:
    • 5.3.2.
      • 5.3.2 Strategic Plan Document Cover Sheet
      5.3.2 Measure Narrative
      • 5.3.2. Strategic Plan
      • 5.3.2 CCHHS Doc Team Review Measure
    • 8.1.1.
      • 8.1.1 Document Cover Sheet
      • 8.1.1 Measure Narrative
      • 8.1.1 Contract with Orvis students promote PH
      • 8.1.1 CCHHS Doc Team Review Measure
    • 9.2.1.
      • 9.2.1 Document Cover Sheet
      • 9.2.1 Measure Narrative
      • 9.2.1 QI Plan Final Draft
      • 9.2.1 CCHHS Doc Team Review Measure

• Carson City Health and Human Services - Documentation Process Flowchart
• Carson City Health and Human Services - Documentation Storage Spaces Graphic
• Carson City Health and Human Services - Documentation Team Review Form
• Carson City Health and Human Services - Domain Team Orientation Introduction
• Carson City Health and Human Services - Domain Teams and Leads Roles and Responsibilities

Apply to PHAB by May 31, 2014; this funding will support payment of up to 50% of the PHAB fee.

Cleveland Department of Public Health (OH)

Funded to:

• Conduct a self-study against the PHAB Standards and Measures performing SWOT and gaps analysis and developing a plan of action.
• Invite an accredited health department to orient the Leadership and Accreditation Team in domain review, gap analysis and SWOT training methods.
• Engage the Cleveland City Council and the Mayor's office to communicate the importance of accreditation and the importance of ongoing support.

North Central District Health Department (NE)

Funded to:

• Complete a comprehensive self-study against the PHAB Standards and Measures and identify strengths, opportunities for improvement and plans for addressing gaps.
• Train staff on the value of accreditation by creating documents with an overview of accreditation; preparing department specific information on accreditation; and providing follow-up information to staff and Board of Health.
• Create a process to review and revise existing department policies and procedures and establish calendar system for these processes.

Deliverables and documentation submitted during this initiative:

• North Central District ASI Final Report 2014
• North Central District - Accreditation Preparation Timeline
• North Central District - Accreditation Readiness Checklists
• North Central District - BOH Accreditation Orientation
• North Central District - Accreditation Presentation
• North Central District - PHAB Accreditation Readiness Checklists
• North Central District - Department Policy Procedure Review Process
• North Central District - Annual Review Documentation Form
• North Central District - Review Timeline

Stratford Health Department (CT)

Funded to:

• Develop and implement a systematic process for reviewing and revising documentation for PHAB.

Deliverables and documentation submitted during this initiative:

• Stratford Health Department - ASI Final Report 2014
• Stratford Health Department - Identifying and Reviewing Documentation
• Stratford Health Department - Checklist for completed domains

Apply to PHAB by May 31, 2014; this funding will support payment of up to 50% of the PHAB fee.

Sussex County Department of Environmental and Public Health Services (NJ)

Funded to:

• Conduct a self-study of the PHAB Standards and Measures and compare those requirements to existing agency practices and services.
• Create a list of all possible documentation necessary to meet the PHAB Standards and Measures using PHAB's Documentation Selection Spreadsheet.

Deliverables and documentation submitted during this initiative:

• Sussex County Department - ASI Final Report 2014
• Sussex County Department - Final Self-Study and Documentation Assessment

Category 2 - Progress Towards Completing a Community Health Improvement Process (related PHAB Domains: 1 & 5)

Applicants to this category may use this award to conduct activities that will fulfill one or more predetermined deliverables and that will show progress towards completing a CHA or developing a CHIP (e.g., plan for data collection, analysis and synthesis, plan for monitoring progress on implementation of CHIP strategies, etc.).

Coastal Health District (GA)

Funded to:

• Develop and implement a plan for distributing CHA to partners and community including developing short summaries for each county, present to leadership and elected officials, and using social media and other media outlets for promotion.
• Develop a CHIP by forming teams by county to review CHA findings, determine county-level priorities, and develop county-specific implementation and monitoring plans.

Deliverables and documentation submitted during this initiative:

• Coastal Health District - ASI Final Report 2014
• Coastal Health District - CHIP Dissemination Plan
  • Camden County:
    • Camden County - Community Health Needs Assessment Highlights
    • Camden County - Community Health Improvement Plan
    • Camden County - Community Health Needs Assessment
    • Camden County - Community In Perspective
    • Camden County - Community Presentation on CHNA
  • Glynn County:
    • Glynn County - Community Health Needs Assessment Executive Summary
    • Glynn County - Community Health Needs Assessment
    • Glynn County - Community Health Improvement Plan
    • Glynn County - Community In Perspective
  • McIntosh County:
    • McIntosh County - Community Health Improvement Plan
    • McIntosh County - Community Health Needs Assessment
    • McIntosh County - Community Health Needs Assessment Executive Summary
    • McIntosh County - Community In Perspective

Davis County Health Department (UT)

Funded to:

• Develop a CHIP by describing the process and results from CHIP planning meetings and activities; offer community members opportunity to comment, and provide a CHIP summary to all staff.

Deliverables and documentation submitted during this initiative:

• Davis County Health Department - ASI Final Report 2014
• Davis County Health Department - CHIP Document

Apply to PHAB by May 31, 2014; this funding will support payment of up to 50% of the PHAB fee.

Humboldt County Department of Health and Human Services Public Health Branch (CA)

Funded to:

• Conduct and describe the CHIP action planning process, including.
• Monitor CHIP implementation using the Balanced Scorecard tool and hold quarterly meetings with partner work groups for progress analysis.

Deliverables and documentation submitted during this initiative:

• Humboldt County Department ASI Final Report 2014
• Humboldt County Department - Detailed written description of process, results of the CHIP, and the CHIP
• Humboldt County Department - Let's Get Healthy Humboldt Process
• Humboldt County Department - Detailed written plan to monitor progress on implementation of CHIP

Apply to PHAB by May 31, 2014; this funding will support payment of up to 50% of the PHAB fee.

Yolo County Health Department (CA)

Funded to:

• Develop and implement a plan for distributing CHA findings to the public by reviewing different methods for collecting input, ways to effectively market and promote availability of the CHA, and venues for distribution.
• Establish a system to collect, monitor, and refresh CHA data by identifying data sources, set frequency of reports and creating a spreadsheet template.
• Complete the CHA document with all required components by collecting, analyzing and synthesizing data from MAPP assessments and organizing data.

Deliverables and documentation submitted during this initiative:

• Yolo County Health Department - ASI Final Report 2014
• Yolo County Health Department - Community Health Assessment
• Yolo County Health Department - Communication Plan for CHA
• Yolo County Health Department - Work Plan for Monitoring CHA

Category 3 - Progress Towards Developing and Implementing an Agency Strategic Plan (related PHAB Domain: 5)

Applicants to this category may use this award to conduct activities that will show progress towards developing the agency strategic plan that will fulfill one or more predetermined deliverables (e.g., a SWOT analysis, process for conducting visioning, etc.).

Black Hawk County Health Department (IA)

Funded to:

• Conduct a strategic planning process including an environmental scan, mission/vision development, priority setting, and other required components; complete the strategic plan document.

Deliverables and documentation submitted during this initiative:

• Black Hawk County Health Department ASI Final Report 2014
• Black Hawk County Health Department Strategic Plan Exhibits A-H
• Black Hawk County Health Department Strategic Plan

Coconino County Public Health Services District (AZ)

Funded to:

• Research methodologies for and select strategic planning process.
• Review and revise agency vision, mission and values ensuring review of the CHA, CHIP and other contextual factors.
• Identify agency strategic priorities, goals and objectives with measurable and time-framed targets using an external facilitator.

Deliverables and documentation submitted during this initiative:

• Coconino County Health Department - ASI Final Report 2014
• Coconino County Health Department - Strategic planning process
• Coconino County Health Department - Vision, mission and principles
• Coconino County Health Department - Strategic priorities, goals and objectives

Douglas County Health Department (NE)

Funded to:

• Conduct a strategic planning process using the steps outlined in NACCHO's Strategic Planning Guide .
• Engage staff to review and revise agency mission, vision and guiding principles/values.
• Develop and implement a process for identifying agency strategic priorities, goals, objectives, and time-framed targets by conducting a SWOT analysis using staff input; identify emerging issues; and, set strategic priorities.
• Describe the process for reviewing progress related to assessing department capacity and support functions required, external trends, and create a summary of findings.
• Conduct a SWOT analysis and determine the strategic priorities.
• Develop a strategic plan by Form affinity teams for each strategic area that will develop goals, objectives and action steps.

Douglas County Health & Social Services - Public Health Division (OR)

Funded to:

• Conduct a strategic planning process including a SWOT analysis, reviewing current data and PHAB Standards and Measures, selecting measurable goals and objectives, performing interviews with external stakeholders, and more.
• Develop an agency strategic plan document with all required components.

Kanabec/Pine Community Health Services (MN)

Funded to:

• Conduct a strategic planning process with staff and board members including researching effective participatory meeting processes, performing an environmental scan, developing and using SMART goals and objectives, and more; complete the strategic plan document.

Deliverables and documentation submitted during this initiative:

• Kanabec-Pine ASI Final Report 2014
• Kanabec-Pine Strategic Plan

Category 4 - Establishing and Monitoring a System of Performance Management (related PHAB Domain: 9)

Applicants to this category may use this award to conduct activities that will show progress towards establishing and monitoring a system of performance management that will fulfill one or more predetermined deliverables (e.g., completed performance management self-assessment, performance dashboard and text that shows evidence of an adopted performance management system, etc.).

Barron County Department of Health & Human Services (WI)

Funded to:

• Convening Performance Management team members to develop a performance management plan including creating a standardized template that will be used to evaluate and standardize program monitoring.
• Using a subject matter expert, implement performance management training with staff and community partners.

Deliverables and documentation submitted during this initiative:

• Barron County ASI Final Report 2014
• Barron County Performance Management Plan
• Barron County Performance Management Presentation

Flathead City-County Health Department (MT)

Funded to:

• Complete a performance management self-assessment at both the start and end of the project period.
• Establish a performance management plan using the DPHHS model by creating programmatic logic models and workplans (using a template) for each public health program.

Deliverables and documentation submitted during this initiative:

• Flathead City-County ASI Final Report 2014Flathead City-County Community Health Logic Model
• Flathead City-County Environmental Health Logic Model
• Flathead City-County Health Promotion Logic Model
• Flathead City-County Performance Management Policy
• Flathead City-County Performance Management Presentation

Lake County Health Department and Community Health Center (IL)

Funded to:

• Develop a performance management plan that unites other agency documents (CHIP, SP, etc.) by: forming a Performance Improvement Team that will assure performance measures are met and guide QI efforts; analyzing different types of quality efforts that are ongoing; assigning roles and responsibilities to ensure accountability; standardizing methods for measuring, identifying, and reporting performance; and identifying and filling training gaps...
• Train staff on performance management principles using an existing e-learning tool (Articulate Storyline).
• Develop of a formal process to select and implement an information system by meeting with programs to discuss data needs, assess current reporting methods, and identify key performance indicators that will form the basis of the system.
• Create a general blueprint step-by-step guide to assist other health departments with the alignment of their CHIP, the strategic plan and programmatic performance measures.

Deliverables and documentation submitted during this initiative:

• Lake County ASI Final Report 2014
  
• Lake County - Blueprint to Align Local Public Health Systems
• Lake County - Performance Management Plan
• Lake County - Performance Management Training
• Lake County - Performance Management Information System

Apply to PHAB by May 31, 2014; this funding will support payment of up to 50% of the PHAB fee.

Washington County Public Health Division (OR)

Funded to:

• Develop a detailed performance management plan that outlines methods, tools and processes for measuring and tracking performance data.
• Host a leadership training and one hands-on workshop open to all programs that includes guidance and training on developing, monitoring and reporting meaningful performance measures.
• Adopt a system of performance management by developing division-wide and program-specific goals, objectives, and indicators; and, use Klipfolio software to monitor and report on performance data.

Deliverables and documentation submitted during this initiative:

• Washington County Public Health Division - ASI Final Report 2014
• Washington County Public Health Division - Performance Management and Quality Improvement Plan
• Washington County Public Health Division - Summary of Performance Measures

Worcester Division of Public Health/Central Massachusetts Regional Public Health Alliance (MA)

Funded to:

• Complete a performance management self-assessment using the Turning Point framework.
• Complete a performance management planning process that results in a tool for implementation of the performance management system and a complete performance management plan.
• Conduct a two-tiered training program that takes place during a one-day session for all staff focused on understanding the value and utility of the performance management system, and a second 1-2 day session for senior management to build skills in performance management design and implementation.

Deliverables and documentation submitted during this initiative:

• Worcester Division of Public Health ASI Final Report 2014Worcester Division of Public Health - Performance Management Plan
• Worcester Division of Public Health - Performance Measures
• Worcester Division of Public Health - Performance Management Workshop

Apply to PHAB by May 31, 2014; this funding will support payment of up to 50% of the PHAB fee.

Category 5 - Building a Culture of Quality Improvement (related PHAB Domain: 9)

Quality improvement (QI) is the result of leadership support and requires staff commitment at all levels to build a culture of quality and ensure it is fully integrated into organizational structures, processes, services, operations, and more. Applicants to this category may use this award to conduct activities that will show progress towards building a culture of QI that will fulfill one or more predetermined deliverables (e.g., assessment of current QI culture and description of desired future state, plan for regularly communicating about QI activities, etc.).

Jessamine County Health Department (KY)

Funded to:

• Assess the current QI culture of the organization using NACCHO's Roadmap to a Culture of Quality Improvement.
• Host, with a contractor from an accredited local health department, eight full-day sessions for staff that include an introduction to QI, QI tools, building an improvement plan, conflict resolution, ten essential services, and more.

Deliverables and documentation submitted during this initiative:

• Jessamine County ASI Final Report 2014
• Jessamine County Example Projects:
  • Health Resource Guide
  • Draft QI Plan
  • QI Presentation
• Jessamine County Pre Test
• Jessamine County Post Test
• Jessamine County Session One - QI Intro
• Jessamine County Session Two - QI PDCA and Flow Charts
• Jessamine County Session Three - QI Storyboard and Pareto Chart
• Jessamine County Session Four - Communication and Crucial Conversations
• Jessamine County Session Five - QI Managing Change
• Jessamine County Session Six - QI Value vs Waste
• Jessamine County Session Seven - Accreditation
• Jessamine County Session Eight - Emergenetics

Kittias County Public Health Department (WA)

Funded to:

• Develop a QI plan by creating a QI governance structure and charter; complete an assessment of current QI practices and knowledge; and research best practices.

Deliverables and documentation submitted during this initiative:

• Kittitas County ASI Final Report 2014
• Kittitas County Quality Improvement Plan

Knox County Health Department (IL)

Funded to:

• With a consultant, hold a ½ day training for leadership and management teams on developing a QI infrastructure, developing a QI plan and building a QI culture; after this the agency will develop a QI plan that describes their vision for a culture of quality; key elements of QI governance structure; plans for training staff capacity in QI; and a description of the approach to monitoring and evaluating QI activities.
• Provide an example of a completed QI project that is a result of six-month learning collaborative which will result in moving through the PDCA cycle and the completion of two programmatic QI projects.

Deliverables and documentation submitted during this initiative:

• Knox County ASI Final Report 2014
• Knox County Quality Improvement Plan
• Knox County QI Learning Collaborative

Madison County Health Department (IL)

Funded to:

• Develop and submit for Board approval a QI plan that includes all required components.
• Host a half-day training on developing QI infrastructure; plan and building a QI culture; and, a full day staff training on QI process, PDCA cycle and QI tools.

Deliverables and documentation submitted during this initiative:

• Madison County ASI Final Report 2014
• Madison County QI 101 Training
• Madison County Handout
• Madison County Quality Improvement Plan

Toledo-Lucas County Health Department (OH)

Funded to:

• Develop a QI plan that is designed to meet the current and future quality improvement needs of the agency.
• Develop and execute a QI Training Plan / Curriculum for all staff, and use post-training evaluations to identify training gaps.

Deliverables and documentation submitted during this initiative:

• Toledo-Lucas ASI Final Report 2014
• Toledo-Lucas QI Plan
• Toledo-Lucas QI Evaluation Summary

Category 6 - Workforce Development (related PHAB Domain: 8)

Applicants to this category may use this award to conduct activities that will show progress towards training and development of the LHD workforce that will fulfill one or more predetermined deliverables (e.g., job descriptions that include core competencies, a workforce development plan, etc.).

Bloomington Public Health (MN)

Funded to:

• Developing and implementing a plan for adopting relevant core competencies by selecting, implementing and analyzing results from a competency assessment tool, conducting a gap analysis, developing a training schedule to address identified gaps, develop tools to evaluate competencies, developing a communication strategy for workforce development, and developing an agency-wide policy regarding staff core competencies.
• Develop a workforce development plan by compiling competency assessments and training plans, and will include an outline of staff competencies against prioritized competencies, training curricula and schedules, and potential barriers to successful implementation.

Deliverables and documentation submitted during this initiative:

• Bloomington Public Health - ASI Final Report 2014
• Bloomington Public Health - Workforce Development Policy
• Bloomington Public Health - Staff Training Needs Assessment
• Bloomington Public Health - Workforce Training Plan 2014
• Bloomington Public Health - Workforce Development Plan

The health department will apply to PHAB by May 31, 2014; this funding will support payment of up to 50% of the PHAB fee.

Central Connecticut Health District (CT)

Funded to:

• Develop a plan for adopting relevant core competencies by orienting the Board and staff to the process and plan; identifying current training opportunities, policies and procedures, and desired core competencies; creating training plans and evaluations; and offer recommended to the changes in HR system to support these efforts.
• Assess staff competencies against core competencies by conducting a gap analysis, surveys to understand training needs, and assessments of cultural competency of the agency as a whole to develop training programs and revised job descriptions.
• Develop a training plan for staff, volunteers and Board members that addresses identified gaps. Each staff will develop an individual development plan.
• Use the results from the assessments and components of training to develop and implement a workforce development plan.

Deliverables and documentation submitted during this initiative:

• Central CTHD - ASI Final Report 2014
• Central CTHD - Workforce Development Plan
• Central CTHD - Gap Analysis Report
• Central CTHD - Session Evaluation Form
• Central CTHD - Staff Training Needs Assessment

Columbia/Boone County Department of Public Health & Human Services (MO)

Funded to:

• Develop a workforce development plan that includes adopted core competencies for staff and assessment of staff competencies against adopted competencies, curricula and training schedules based on a gap analysis, and potential barriers and strategies to overcome these barriers.

Deliverables and documentation submitted during this initiative:

• Columbia/Boone County Department - ASI Final Report 2014
• Columbia/Boone County Department - Workforce Development Plan

• Columbia/Boone County Department - WDP Course Catalog

Elkhorn Logan Valley Public Health Department (NE)

Funded to:

• Develop a workforce development plan by adopting core competencies for staff and having staff complete an assessment to understand areas of proficiency and needs, developing a policy for staff training and development, and creating an agency-wide training schedule.
• Develop individualized staff training plans that encompass the core competencies of public health, emergency preparedness and safety training, training on internal policies and laws relating to licensure requirements.

Deliverables and documentation submitted during this initiative:

• Elkhorn Logan Valley - ASI Final Report 2014
• Elkhorn Logan Valley - Workforce Development Plan

Florence County Health Department (WI)

Funded to:

• Develop a workforce development plan by discussing and reviewing materials on public health core competencies, having staff complete self-assessments and reviewing these to identify gaps, planning curricula and trainings for the year, and identifying potential barriers.

Deliverables and documentation submitted during this initiative:

• Florence County Health Department - ASI Final Report 2014
• Florence County Health Department - Workforce Development Plan
• Florence County Health Department - Training Resources List

In fall 2012, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s Office for State, Tribal, Local and Territorial Support provided funding to NACCHO to renew the Accreditation Support Initiatives (ASI) for a second year. The ASIs are intended to stimulate quality improvement and promote the readiness of health departments to seek voluntary national accreditation through the Public Health Accreditation Board (PHAB). Project activities include efforts to meet the

identified application requirements, achievement of PHAB standards and measures, and offsetting accreditation fees (up to 50 percent of the total fee). These two initiatives, which are providing direct, targeted funding of approximately $1.2 million across 31 total recipients, demonstrate how relatively small amounts of funding can be of great interest and value to health departments in their accreditation readiness efforts. Descriptions of the two initiatives, and the activities of the sites funded through them, are provided below.

This opportunity was available to all public health departments (state, local, territorial and tribal) as well as support organizations that assist local and tribal health departments (e.g., state health departments, public health institutes, state associations of county and city health officials) to undertake accreditation activities. Approximately 130 applications were received, illustrating heavy interest. Twenty awardees were identified to receive funding between $5,000 and $40,000 each:

Local Health Departments (LHDs)

1. City of Pasadena Health Department (CA)
Funded to complete a community health improvement plan; produce a performance measurement plan; and develop a comprehensive plan for reviewing laws and documentation examples.

• City of Pasadena Health Department Final Report
• Community Health Assessment Quality of Life Index 2012
• Community Health Improvement Plan
• Documentation of the CHIP Process
• Policy Development and Review Plan

2. Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (NC)

Funded to complete a Tribal community health assessment and an agency strategic plan.

• Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians Final Report
• Tribal Health Assessment 2013
• Agency Strategic Plan 2013
• Documentation of the Tribal Health Improvement Process (THIP)
• Documentation of the Strategic Planning Process

3. Erie County Health Department (OH)
Funded to complete a community health improvement plan and an agency strategic plan; design an example process for reviewing, dating and signing documentation for PHAB; and conduct a gap analysis of strengths and weaknesses in documentation across the domains. The health department plans to apply for accreditation by May 1, 2013.

• Erie County Department of Health Final Report
• Community Health Assessment 2011
• Community Health Improvement Plan 2013 - 2015
• Strategic Plan 2013 - 2014
• Accreditation Preparation Tools

4. Gallatin City-County Health Department (MT)
Funded to develop a performance management system; complete an agency strategic plan; and provide accreditation training to agency staff.

• Gallatin City-County Health Department Final Report
• Strategic Plan
• Performance Management Plan
• Documentation for the Strategic Planning Process (PHAB Standards and Measures Version 1.0 5.3.1L)
• Accreditation Preparation Tools

5. Henry County Health Department (OH)
Funded to create and implement an electronic documentation storage system and preparation process, and develop a list of possible documentation for Domains 1-12. The health department plans to apply for accreditation by July 1, 2013.

• Henry County Health Department Final Report
• Community Health Assessment 2010
• Community Health Improvement Plan 2012
• Strategic Plan 2013 - 2015
• Accreditation Preparation Documentation Tools

6. Kent County Health Department (MI)
Funded to develop a performance management system; provide quality improvement training to staff; and develop an organizational cultural competency policy. The health department plans to apply for accreditation by May 1, 2013.

• Kent County Health Department Final Report
• Community Health Assessment 2011
• Community Health Improvement Plan 2012
• Strategic Plan 2013 - 2018
• Cultural Competency Policy
• Performance Management Documentation and Tools
• Presentations for Staff and Leadership on Quality Improvement (QI) and Performance Management

7. Malheur County Health Department (OR)
Funded to provide quality improvement training to staff; develop a quality improvement policy; and write a report on a completed quality improvement activity.

• Malheur County Health Department Final Report
• New Orleans Strategic PlanQI Principles and Methods Workshop for Staff Agenda 2/8/13
• Staff QI Training Presentation 2/8/13
• QI Policy
• Completed QI Project Documentation and Report

8. New Orleans Health Department (LA)
Funded to complete an agency strategic plan; develop a performance management system; complete communication policies; and complete the application process to PHAB. The health department will apply for accreditation by May 1, 2013; this funding will support payment of the PHAB fee.

• New Orleans Health Department Final Report
• Agency Strategic Plan 2013
• Documentation of Process to Develop Strategic Plan - partial
• Communications and Branding Policy
• Communications Manual (companion document to Policy)
• Documentation of Implementing a Performance Management System for PHAB Standards and Measures Version 1.0

9. Norwalk Health Department (CT)
Funded to complete a workforce development plan; complete the agency strategic plan; develop a performance management system; and complete the application process to PHAB. The health department will apply for accreditation by May 1, 2013; this funding will support payment of the PHAB fee.

• Norwalk Health Department Final Report
• Workforce Development Plan
• Workforce Training Needs Assessment 2/26/13
• Agency Strategic Plan 2013 - 2015
• Performance Management Program Policy
• Accreditation Preparation Documents

10. Ponca Tribe of Nebraska (NE)
Funded to develop a mechanism for TribalTrack communications; train content area experts to use TribalTrack with tribal health departments; complete outreach sessions and train 17 tribal health department representatives; and modify and deliver an assessment tool to capture tribal health department education needs.

• Ponca Tribe of Nebraska - Final Report
• Ponca Tribe of Nebraska - Flyer
• Ponca Tribe of Nebraska - Presentation of Accreditation

11. Sedgwick County Health Department (KS)
Funded to complete a community health improvement plan and complete the application process to PHAB. The health department will apply for accreditation by May 1, 2013; this funding will support payment of the PHAB fee.

• Sedgwick County Health Department Final Report
• Community Health Assessment Part 1 - Data Book
• Community Health Assessment Part 2 - Health Priorities
• Community Health Improvement Plan
• Agency Strategic Plan

12. St. Clair County Health Department (IL)
Funded to complete the application process to PHAB. The health department will apply for accreditation by May 1, 2013; this funding will support payment of the PHAB fee.

• St. Clair County Health Department Final Report
• Community Health Assessment and Community Health Improvement Plan
• Agency Strategic Plan

13. St. Lawrence County Health Department (NY)
Funded to complete an agency strategic and written protocol for reviewing/updating the plan.

• St. Lawrence County Health Department Final Report
• Agency Strategic Plan
• Documentation for the Strategic Planning Process

14. Town of Stratford Health Department (CT)
Funded to complete an agency strategic plan.

• Town of Stratford Health Department Final Report
• Agency Strategic Plan
• Documentation for the Strategic Planning Process

Support Organizations

1. Indiana Public Health Association
Funded to provide tailored assistance and resources on accreditation preparation and community health assessments to Indiana LHDs and local boards of health, and provide targeted technical assistance to three Indiana LHDs.

• Indiana Public Health Association Final Report
• Slides from Webinar for LHDs and Boards of Health on Accreditation Application 5/23/13
• Template Agenda for Technical Assistance on CHAs for Accreditation
• Template Agenda for Technical Assistance on Partner, Community and Board of Health Engagement in CHAs for Accreditation
• Technical Assistance Given to Partnering LHD Accreditation Coordinators 5/7/13
• Technical Assistance Presentation on Early Preparation for LHD Accreditation January, February and March, 2013
• Technical Assistance Presentation 1 on Early Preparation for LHD Accreditation 1/23/13
• Technical Assistance Presentation 2 on Early Preparation for LHD Accreditation 2/6/13
• Community Health Information Resource Guide Volume 1: Data. The Polis Center at IUPUI

2. Institute for Wisconsin’s Health

Funded to conduct an Accreditation Summit for 12-15 Wisconsin LHDs; and provide targeted technical assistance, via matched "mentor" agencies, to three LHDs that are preparing to submit applications to PHAB by May 2013.

• Institute for Wisconsin's Health Final Report
• Promotional Materials and Evaluations from the Accreditation Summit Event
• Training Materials and Resources for Mentor/Mentee Technical Assistance
• Mentee CHAs and CHIPs
• Mentee Strategic Plans

3. Inter-Tribal Council of Arizona
Funded to provide quality improvement training for tribal health departments; conduct a tribal/state/federal accreditation roundtable; and provide targeted technical assistance to three tribal HDs.

• The Inter Tribal Council of Arizona, Inc. Final Report 2012 - 2013
• Tribal Public Health Accreditation Self-Assessment Facilitated Work Session Agenda Template
• Introduction to CHAs Training Outline
• QI Basics Training Agenda
• Roundtable on Tribal Public Health Accreditation Readiness and Capacity: CHA and Collaboration Efforts Agenda 5/3/13
• Community Health Assessment Toolkit

4. Mid-America Center for Public Health Practice at the University of Illinois-Chicago
Funded to produce a report on factors contributing to Illinois LHDs’ ability to address Domain 8; develop a comprehensive online Accreditation Workforce Development Toolkit; and provide targeted technical assistance on workforce development to three Illinois LHDs.

• Mid-America Center for Public Health Practice at the University of Illinois-Chicago Final Report
• LHDs Workforce Assessment Description Presentation
• Qualitative Interview Guide to Collect Data on IL LHDs' ability to address Domain 8/Workforce Development
• Report on Assessing the State of Workforce Development in Illinois

5. North Dakota State Association of County and City Health Officials
Funded to provide technical assistance on accreditation preparation to 13 local health departments in North Dakota.

• North Dakota State Association of County and City Health Officials Final Report
• Example Accreditation TA Workgroup Agenda - reivew of Domains 1 & 2 and QI and Workforce Plans Discussion 12/13/12
• Stutsman-Logan Counties, ND CHA 2012
• Stutsman-Logan Counties, ND CHIP 2012
• Southwestern District, ND CHIP 2012
• Stutsman-Logan Counties, ND Strategic Plan 2013 - 2016
• Central Valley Health District, ND QI Plan 2012
• Central Valley Health District Workforce Development Plan, ND 2013
• Southwestern District Workforce Development Plan, ND 2013

6. Public Health Institute (CA)
Funded to provide targeted technical assistance to two California LHDs and conduct two statewide teleconference accreditation sharing sessions.

• Public Health Institute Final Report
• California Sharing Webinar: Ready or Not: Maximizing Partnerships to Achieve Health Department Accreditation 5/15/13
• Guide for Communication with Stakeholders of Public Health Accreditation, developed by Tamara Bannan, Project Co-Lead,County of San Diego Health and Human Services
• Accreditation Communication Planning and Tracking Tool, developed by Tamara Bannan, Project Co-Lead, County of SanDiego Health and Human Services
• Guide for Engaging Other Departments or Groups in Accreditation, developed by Tamara Bannan, Project Co-Lead, County of San Diego Health and Human Services
• Presentation Slides on Strategic Planning Background and Overview 4/19/13
• Strategic Planning Retreat Summary, Long Beach Department of Health and Human Services, 4/19/13
• Recommendations for County of Ventura for PHAB Domains 2 and 6

Through the Affordable Care Act Prevention and Public Health Fund (ACA-PPHF), specific funding was made available to support the accreditation readiness efforts of local health departments (LHDs) serving large metropolitan jurisdictions. Applications to this initiative were solicited by invitation only and the opportunity was limited to health departments not directly receiving funding through the CDC National Public Health Improvement Initiative. Sites in this initiative will benefit from additional networking opportunities throughout the project period. Eleven jurisdictions were selected as awardees, receiving up to $65,000 each:

1. Baltimore City Health Department (MD)
Funded to complete the community health assessment and improvement plan; complete the agency strategic plan; and implement an electronic documentation storage process. The health department will also provide related technical assistance to a smaller LHD in their jurisdiction.

• Baltimore City Health Department ASI Final Report
• Community Health Assessment and Improvement Plan Components
• Indicators, National Prevention Strategy and Healthy People 2020
• Description of Strategic Planning Process
• Accreditation Preparation Tools

2. Boston Public Health Commission (MA)
Funded to produce an accreditation readiness assessment/gap analysis; complete a written roadmap for addressing accreditation requirements; and support progress toward completing a community health improvement plan and quality improvement plan. The health department will also provide related technical assistance to a smaller LHD in their jurisdiction.

• Boston Public Health Commission ASI Final Report
• Documentation Towards Completing a Community Health Assessment and Improvement Plan
• Issues Identification
• Accreditation Preparation Tools and Resources

3. City of El Paso Department of Health (TX)
Funded to update its community health assessment and improvement plan; produce a written roadmap for addressing accreditation requirements; draft a workforce development plan; and complete manuals needed for documentation in Domains 2 and 3. The health department will also provide technical assistance on accreditation to a smaller LHD in their jurisdiction.

• City of El Paso Department of Health ASI Final Report
• Community Health Assessment and Improvement Plan 2013
• Disease Investigation Manual for Chronic Disease, STD/HIV/TB, and Reportable Conditions 2013
• Health Promotion, Education and Communications Manual 2013
• Workforce Development Plan 2013 Accreditation Preparation Tools
• Technical Assistance to other LHDs

4. Columbus Public Health (OH)
Funded to develop processes related to implementation of the community health improvement plan and developing competency-based job descriptions; finalize a workforce development plan and training curriculum plan; and update its quality improvement training plan. The health department will also provide technical assistance on accreditation to a smaller LHD in their jurisdiction, and will develop a start-up kit to help LHDs just beginning the accreditation process. The health department applied for accreditation in 2012.

• Columbus Public Health ASI Final Report
• Agency QI Plan Including Performance Management Objectives
• Workforce Development Tools
• Accreditation Preparation Tools and Resources

5. Cuyahoga County Board of Health (OH)
Funded to complete significant portions of the community health improvement process and develop documentation for several PHAB domains. The health department will also provide related technical assistance to a smaller LHD in their jurisdiction.

• Cuyahoga County Board of Health ASI Final Report
• Community Health Assessment 2013
• Priority Selection
• Agenda for Goal Setting and Strategic Approach Meeting
• Process for Selecting Goals
• Goals for Each Priority Area
• Subcommittee Engagement Invitation and Request
• Key Terms Glossary Environmental Scan Survey
• Other Communication Materials
• Community Conversations
• HIP-C Leadership Team Meetings
• Resources from Technical Assistance to other LHD(s)

6. Denver Health & Hospital Authority (CO)
Funded to hire a quality improvement coordinator; establish the infrastructure and complete planning for an agency performance management system; and finalize a quality improvement plan. The health department will also provide related technical assistance to a smaller LHD in their jurisdiction.

• Denver Health & Hospital Authority ASI Final Report
• Performance Management Self-Assessment 2013
• Quality Improvement Plan Including Implementing Performance Management System 2013
• Documentation of Technical Assistance Provision to Connector Site LHD

7. Fresno County Department of Public Health (CA)
Funded to develop and implement a functioning performance/quality management system and complete documentation needed for Domain 9.1. The health department will also share these learnings and provide related technical assistance to other LHDs in their jurisdiction.

• Fresno County Department of Public Health ASI Final Report
• Phase 1 of the Community Health Assessment
• Performance Management Deliverables and Documentation for PHAB Measures 9.1.2A, 9.1.3A and 9.1.4A
• Agendas and Handouts from Technical Assistance on Performance Management and Quality Improvement to Other LHDs

8. Multnomah County Health Department (OR)
Funded to develop plans and policies for a functioning performance/quality management system; finalize the quality improvement and communications plans; and provide staff and leadership training. The health department will also provide technical assistance on accreditation to smaller LHDs in their jurisdiction.

• Multnomah County Health Department ASI Final Report
• Performance Management Self-Assessment Documentation
• Performance Management Crosswalk of related PHAB Standards and Measures Version 1.0 and Joint Commission Requirements
• Agendas and Training Materials for Leadership Group
• Documentation from Technical Assistance Provision to Connector Site LHD

9. Orange County Health Department (CA)
Funded to complete a community health assessment using the Mobilizing for Action through Planning and Partnerships framework; complete a quality improvement plan; and provide quality improvement training to staff.

• Orange County Health Department ASI Final Report
• Components of the Community Health Assessment
• Community Health Assessment and Improvement Plan
• QI Plan

10. Public Health-Seattle & King County (WA)
Funded to support development of and implement a workforce training needs assessment instrument; document strategies for engaging staff in workforce surveys; produce draft workforce development and training evaluation plans; and develop a system for tracking staff professional development activities. The health department will also provide related technical assistance to smaller LHDs in their jurisdiction.

• Public Health-Seattle & King County ASI Final Report
• Workforce Development Documents

11. Salt Lake County Health Department (UT)
Funded to: complete the community health improvement plan; complete the agency strategic plan; and complete the application process to PHAB. The health department will apply for accreditation July 1, 2013; this funding will support payment of the PHAB fee.

• Salt Lake County Health Department ASI Final Report
• Community Health Assessment 2013
• Community Health Improvement Plan 2013 - 2017
• Agency Strategic Plan 2013 - 2017

This opportunity was available to all public health departments (state, local, territorial and tribal) as well as organizations that assist local and tribal health departments (e.g., state health departments, public health institutes, state associations of county and city health officials) to prepare for or undertake accreditation activities. Approximately 130 applications were received, illustrating heavy interest. Twelve awardees were identified to receive funding between $14,000 and $40,000 each:

Local Health Departments (LHDs)

1. Erie County Department of Health (PA)
Funded to create a workforce development plan, develop a performance management system, and implement at least one quality improvement process within the health department.

• Erie County Department of Health Final Report
• Erie County Department of Health - Proposed Performance Management System
• Erie County Department of Health - Workforce Development Plan

2. Madison County Health Department (KY)
Funded to update and complete the agency’s strategic plan, establish and maintain electronic documentation storage processes, and pay part of the PHAB application fees. The health department has applied for accreditation.

• Madison County Health Department Final Report
• Madison County Health Department - Community Health Status Assessment (CHA) 2007 & 2011 update
• Madison County Health Department - Community Health Improvement Plan (CHIP)
• Madison County Health Department - List of documentation by standard and measure

3. Missoula City-County Health Department (MT)
Funded to support the accreditation coordinator position and pay part of the PHAB application fees. The health department has applied for accreditation.

• Missoula City-County Health Department Final Report
• Missoula City-County Health Department - Community Health Assessment (CHA)
• Missoula City-County Health Department - Community Health Improvement Plan (CHIP)
• Missoula City-County Health Department - Strategic Plan

4. Public Health–Idaho North Central District (ID)

Funded to establish a formal quality improvement (QI) program with a written plan and a documentation process for QI activities, and train staff in core QI principles.

• Public Health - Idaho North Central District Final Report
• Public Health Division, ID NCD - QI Policy
Public Health Division, ID NCD - QI Plan

5. Oneida County Health Department (WI)
Funded to support staff time needed to finalize PHAB documentation requirements and update policies and procedures.

• Oneida County Health Department Final Report
• Oneida County Health Department - Community Health Needs Assessment (CHA)
• Oneida County Health Department - Community Health Improvement Plan (CHIP)
• Oneida County Health Department - Strategic Plan
• Oneida County Health Department - Communication Plan
• Oneida County Health Department - Workforce Development Plan

6. Worcester County Health Department (MD)
Funded to complete and publish the three PHAB prerequisites, documentation of compliance with PHAB standards, and increase staff competencies related to identifying PHAB documentation needs. The health department has applied for accreditation.

• Worcester County Health Department Final Report
• Worcester County Health Department - Community Health Assessment (CHA)
• Worcester County Health Department - Community Health Assessment Report Card

7. Yellowhawk Tribal Health Center (OR)
Funded to complete a departmental strategic plan and integrate it into the tribal health improvement plan; evaluate public health laws and develop a guide to assist staff and providers in understanding their roles and responsibilities in enforcement; and ensure that staff workforce competencies meet the needs of the community.

• Yellowhawk Tribal Health Center Final Report
• Yellow Hawk Tribal Health Center - DRAFT Community Health Improvement Plan (CHIP)
• Yellow Hawk Tribal Health Center - Staff training on public health law

Support Organizations

1. InterTribal Council of Arizona, Inc.
Funded to increase awareness about public health accreditation and the application process among tribes in Arizona, Utah, and Nevada; to develop a tribal-specific accreditation readiness tool for conducting a community health assessment; and to increase opportunities for tribal public health systems in Arizona to communicate and coordinate about public health accreditation.

• Inter Tribal Council of Arizona, Inc. Final Report 2011 - 2012

2. Iowa Department of Public Health (supporting work of multiple LHDs)
Funded to conduct formative research to identify current practices of Iowa LHDs relating to their performance management systems, and provide technical assistance on how current activities may either be formalized or adjusted to meet PHAB standards. Findings will be used to inform the development of a performance management curriculum for all of Iowa’s LHDs.

• Iowa Department of Public Health Final Report
• Case study - Linn County
• Case study - Mills County
• Case study - Sioux County

• Iowa Dept of Public Health - Site visit agenda and questions
• Iowa Dept of Public Health - Performance management readiness survey

3. Missouri Institute for Community Health (MICH)
Funded to provide technical assistance and consulting services, focused on strategic planning and quality improvement, to five Missouri LHDs preparing for PHAB accreditation. The five LHDs include: two rural LHDs that are accredited by MICH, two rural LHDS not accredited by MICH, and one semi-metro LHD not accredited by MICH.

• Missouri Institute for Community Health Final Report

• Information about local health departments involved in the initiative

• Butler County - CHA, Strategic Plan
• Columbia/Boone County - CHA, Strategic Plan
• Jefferson County - CHA, CHIP, Strategic Plan
• Polk County - CHA, CHIP, Strategic Plan
• Pulaski County - CHA, CHIP, Strategic Plan

• Mock site visit agenda
• Accreditation readiness survey

4. New York State Association of County Health Officials
Funded to provide technical assistance to facilitate and complete a strategic planning process in four model LHDs of different sizes and types. These strategic plans will serve as models for the other 54 LHDs in New York state served by this organization.

• NY State Association of County Health Officials Final Report

• Final Report - Chautauqua County
• Final Report - Dutchess County
• Final Report - Herkimer County
• Final Report - Westchester County

• Sample strategic plan 1
• Sample strategic plan 2
• Sample strategic plan 3
• Sample strategic plan 4

• Strategic planning template

5. North Dakota State Association of City and County Health Officials
In a joint collaboration with the North Dakota department of health, funded to create a public health accreditation infrastructure serving 28 health departments; review PHAB standards and measures and familiarize LHDs with examples of acceptable documentation; support seven LHDs in developing a CHIP; and complete a performance improvement plan.

• North Dakota State Association of County and City Health Officials Final Report
• North Dakota Department of Health Accreditation Performance Improvement Plan
• North Dakota public health round tables summary report

Through ACA funding, a total of $600,000 was available to support accreditation readiness efforts in large metropolitan jurisdictions. The opportunity was limited to health departments serving populations of more than 1.5 million but not directly receiving funding through the CDC national public health improvement initiative. In addition to the work described below, each LHD must also engage a “connector site,” (i.e., smaller LHD) to assist them in preparing for accreditation. Six jurisdictions were selected as awardees, receiving up to $62,000 each:

1. Columbus Public Health (OH) (collaborating with Franklin County Public Health)**
Funded to strengthen its existing QI plan, develop a training annex to the existing workforce development plan, and link both documents to its strategic plan. Additional project activities include providing targeted QI training for staff and partially funding an accreditation coordinator position. The health department has applied for accreditation.

• Columbus Public Health Final Report
• Community Health Improvement Plan (CHIP)
• Strategic Plan
• QI Plan and QI Training Plan
• Workforce Training Curriculum Plan
• Workforce Development Plan template (developed with other organizations)

2. Harris County Public Health and Environmental Services (TX)
Funded to update and improve its current performance management system to enhance accountability; to identify and formalize existing performance management and QI processes; and to expand efforts to create a culture of QI in the department.

• Harris County Public Health and Environmental Services Final Report

3. Miami-Dade County Health Department (FL)
Funded to support staffing and travel needs for the accreditation coordinator and other staff, and pay part of the PHAB application fees. The health department has applied for accreditation.

• Miami-Dade County Health Department Final Report
• Miami-Dade County Health Department - Strategic Plan

4. Public Health–Seattle & King County (WA)
Funded to support dedicated staff to develop a department-wide performance management system that includes a process to determine, collect, and report on achievement of goals, objectives, and measures.

• Public Health - Seattle and King County Final Report
• Performance Measures Product Chart (blank)
• Performance Measures Training (PDF)
• Quality Council Charter

5. Southern Nevada Health District (NV)
Funded to receive training on and complete significant portions of the MAPP process that will result in a completed first draft of the community health assessment.

• Southern Nevada Health District Final Report
• Southern Nevada Health District - Accreditation Steering Committee Charter
• Southern Nevada Health District - Community Health Assessment
• Southern Nevada Health District - Plan for Community Health Improvement-Revised
• Southern Nevada Health District - Accreditation Organizational Chart Preferred
• Southern Nevada Health District - Accreditation Roles Chart

6. St. Louis County Department of Health (MO)**
Funded to begin working on a community health improvement plan based on the MAPP framework, draft a strategic plan for the department, and implement the first phase of a continuous performance management system.

• St. Louis County Department of Health Final Report
• St. Louis County Department of Health - Community Health Needs Assessment (Partial CHA)
• St. Louis County Department of Health - Training on writing goals and objectives (for Strategic Planning)
• St. Louis County Department of Health - MAPP Work Plan

**Applied via Initiative #1, but received funding ACA funding under Initiative #2.