1. Public Health Accreditation [Insert your name and title] [Insert LHD]

2. Objectives Understand the definition of accreditation and its importance in public health Define and understand the purpose of the Public Health Accreditation Board Discuss the benefits of accreditation Next steps for [INSERT LHD NAME]

3. Accreditation is a status that provides public notification that an institution, agency, or program meets standards of quality set forth by an accrediting agency. –American Psychological Association definition of accreditation Overview of Accreditation

4. Public Health Accreditation Board (PHAB) Improve and protect the health of the public by advancing the quality and performance of all health departments in the country.

5. What are the benefits of accreditation? Accountability and credibility Leverage for funding Visibility Continuous improvement Increased efficiency and effectiveness

6. Accreditation in [INSERT LHD] [LIST specific examples of how your LHD has started preparing for accreditation and some next steps]

7. Local Governing Entity’s Roles in Accreditation Sign a letter of support Place public health programs and services high on your priority list Support your LHD in its efforts to become or remain accredited Participate in your LHD’s on-site review visit Read the on-site review report describing the results of the accreditation process Celebrate the success of your LHD’s accomplishment when it receives accreditation

8. Lets Get on Board!! PHAB aims to have 60% of the U.S. population served by an accredited agency by the year 2015.

9. Additional Resources Your Local Health Officer [Insert Health Officer Contact Information] National Association for Local Boards of Health (NALBOH) www.nalboh.org Public Health Accreditation Board (PHAB) www.phaboard.org National Association of County & City Health Officials (NACCHO) www.naccho.org

10. THANK YOU!! [Insert your contact information on this slide.]