Exploring the Link Between Completion of Accreditation Prerequisites and Local Health Departments' Decision to Collaborate With Tax-Exempt Hospitals Around the Community Health Assessment Singh, Simone R.; Carlton, Erik L. Singh, Simone R.; Carlton, Erik L. Less Journal of Public Health Management and Practice. 23(2):138-147, March/April 2017. Abstract Abstract Favorite PDF Permissions Buy
Barriers and Incentives to Rural Health Department Accreditation Beatty, Kate E.; Mayer, Jeffrey; Elliott, Michael; More Beatty, Kate E.; Mayer, Jeffrey; Elliott, Michael; Brownson, Ross C.; Abdulloeva, Safina; Wojciehowski, Kathleen Less Journal of Public Health Management and Practice. 22(2):138-148, March/April 2016. Abstract Abstract In Brief In Brief Favorite PDF Permissions In Brief: This study aims to better understand the needs of communities by assessing barriers and incentives to state-level accreditation in Missouri from the RLHD perspective. Buy
National Voluntary Public Health Accreditation: Are More Local Health Departments Intending to Take Part? Yeager, Valerie A.; Ye, Jiali; Kronstadt, Jessica; More Yeager, Valerie A.; Ye, Jiali; Kronstadt, Jessica; Robin, Nathalie; Leep, Carolyn J.; Beitsch, Leslie M. Less Journal of Public Health Management and Practice. 22(2):149-156, March/April 2016. Abstract Abstract In Brief In Brief Favorite PDF Permissions In Brief: This article examines the participation of local health departments and their intentions to participate in national voluntary accreditation and reasons why they do not seek accreditation. Buy
Public Health Agencies' Level of Engagement in and Perceived Barriers to PHAB National Voluntary Accreditation Shah, Gulzar H.; Leep, Carolyn J.; Ye, Jiali; More Shah, Gulzar H.; Leep, Carolyn J.; Ye, Jiali; Sellers, Katie; Liss-Levinson, Rivka; Williams, Karmen S. Less Journal of Public Health Management and Practice. 21(2):107-115, March/April 2015. Abstract Abstract In Brief In Brief Favorite PDF Permissions In Brief: This study examines local health departments' and state health agencies' engagement, local health departments' perceived barriers, and factors associated with level of engagement in accreditation. Buy
Patterns and Predictors of Local Health Department Accreditation in Missouri Beatty, Kate E.; Mayer, Jeffrey; Elliott, Michael; More Beatty, Kate E.; Mayer, Jeffrey; Elliott, Michael; Brownson, Ross C.; Wojciehowski, Kathleen Less Journal of Public Health Management and Practice. 21(2):116-125, March/April 2015. Abstract Abstract In Brief In Brief Favorite PDF Permissions In Brief: This study identifies organizational, structural, and workforce factors related to accreditation status of local health departments in Missouri. Buy
Use of the Community Assessment for Public Health Emergency Response to Conduct Community Health Assessments for Public Health Accreditation Conley, Ashley M.; Vagi, Sara; Horney, Jennifer A. Conley, Ashley M.; Vagi, Sara; Horney, Jennifer A. Less Journal of Public Health Management and Practice. 20(5):490-497, September/October 2014. Abstract Abstract In Brief In Brief Favorite PDF Permissions In Brief: This article describes the use of the CASPER method for primary data collection to meet public health accreditation requirements in 2 case study communities—Nashua, New Hampshire, and Davidson County, North Carolina. Buy SDC
January/February 2014 - Volume 20 - Issue 1 Editor-in-Chief: Lloyd F. Novick, MD, MPH Associate Editor: Justin B. Moore, PhD, MS ISSN: 1078-4659 Online ISSN: 1550-5022 Frequency: 6 issues / year Ranking: Public, Environmental, and Occupational Health: 108/182 Impact Factor: 2.657 Free Favorite
Transforming Public Health Practice Through Accreditation (A User Guide for the Special Accreditation Issue) Beitsch, Leslie M.; Corso, Liza C.; Davis, Mary V.; More Beitsch, Leslie M.; Corso, Liza C.; Davis, Mary V.; Joly, Brenda M.; Kronstadt, Jessica; Riley, William J. Less Journal of Public Health Management and Practice. 20(1):2-3, January/February 2014. Favorite PDF Permissions Free
Fulfilling a Need: A 20-Year Focus on Public Health Practice Novick, Lloyd F. Novick, Lloyd F. Less Journal of Public Health Management and Practice. 20(1):1, January/February 2014. Favorite PDF Permissions Free
PHAB: Reflections From the First Year of Accreditation Bender, Kaye; Moehrle, Carole Bender, Kaye; Moehrle, Carole Less Journal of Public Health Management and Practice. 20(1):7-8, January/February 2014. In Brief In Brief Favorite PDF Permissions In Brief: This commentary is a reflection on the first year of realizing the goal of accreditation of public health departments. Go to Full Text of this Article Free
A Consensus-Based Approach to National Public Health Accreditation Ingram, Richard C.; Bender, Kaye; Wilcox, Robin; More Ingram, Richard C.; Bender, Kaye; Wilcox, Robin; Kronstadt, Jessica Less Journal of Public Health Management and Practice. 20(1):9-13, January/February 2014. Abstract Abstract In Brief In Brief Favorite PDF Permissions Go to Full Text of this Article In Brief: This article discusses a consensus-based approach to national public health accreditation. This consensus process serves as a communication vehicle for the Public Health Accreditation Board to educate the field about the national accreditation program. Go to Full Text of this Article Free
CDC/NACCHO Accreditation Support Initiative: Advancing Readiness for Local and Tribal Health Department Accreditation Monteiro, Erinn; Fisher, Jessica Solomon; Daub, Teresa; More Monteiro, Erinn; Fisher, Jessica Solomon; Daub, Teresa; Zamperetti, Michelle Chuk Less Journal of Public Health Management and Practice. 20(1):14-19, January/February 2014. Abstract Abstract In Brief In Brief Favorite PDF Permissions Go to Full Text of this Article In Brief: This article discusses the findings gleaned from a review of the deliverables and data collected from the local and tribal sites about their readiness to apply for and achieve health department accreditation during year 1 of the CDC/NACCHO Accreditation Support Initiative. Go to Full Text of this Article Free
Improving Public Health Through State Health Improvement Planning: A Framework for Action Marshall, Donna; Pyron, Trina; Jimenez, Jennifer; More Marshall, Donna; Pyron, Trina; Jimenez, Jennifer; Coffman, Joya; Pearsol, Jim; Koester, Deb Less Journal of Public Health Management and Practice. 20(1):23-28, January/February 2014. Abstract Abstract In Brief In Brief Favorite PDF Permissions Go to Full Text of this Article In Brief: This article describes the key findings from an assessment of state health improvement plans and how these findings contributed to the development of a guidance framework for state health improvement planning. Go to Full Text of this Article Free
Advances in Public Health Accreditation Readiness and Quality Improvement: Evaluation Findings From the National Public Health Improvement Initiative McLees, Anita W.; Thomas, Craig W.; Nawaz, Saira; More McLees, Anita W.; Thomas, Craig W.; Nawaz, Saira; Young, Andrea C.; Rider, Nikki; Davis, Mary Less Journal of Public Health Management and Practice. 20(1):29-35, January/February 2014. Abstract Abstract In Brief In Brief Favorite PDF Permissions Go to Full Text of this Article In Brief: The objective of this study is to discuss the advances in public health accreditation readiness and quality improvement and evaluate the extent to which the NPHII (National Public Health Improvement Initiative) awardees have achieved program goals. Go to Full Text of this Article Free
Sustaining a Quality Improvement Culture in Local Health Departments Applying for Accreditation Verma, Pooja; Moran, John W. Jr Verma, Pooja; Moran, John W. Jr Less Journal of Public Health Management and Practice. 20(1):43-48, January/February 2014. Abstract Abstract In Brief In Brief Favorite PDF Permissions Go to Full Text of this Article In Brief: This article describes local health departments that are advanced in accreditation and quality improvement (QI) efforts as well as the barriers and facilitators associated with sustaining improvements and building an organizational culture of QI. Go to Full Text of this Article Free
Supporting Accreditation in Tribal Settings Hernandez, Aleena M.; Finkbonner, Joe Hernandez, Aleena M.; Finkbonner, Joe Less Journal of Public Health Management and Practice. 20(1):20-22, January/February 2014. In Brief In Brief Favorite PDF Permissions In Brief: This commentary discusses the advantages of and awareness about accreditation in tribal health departments. Go to Full Text of this Article Free
Advancing Accreditation Through the National Public Health Improvement Initiative Thomas, Craig W.; Pietz, Harald; Corso, Liza; More Thomas, Craig W.; Pietz, Harald; Corso, Liza; Erlwein, Bobbie; Monroe, Judith Less Journal of Public Health Management and Practice. 20(1):36-38, January/February 2014. In Brief In Brief Favorite PDF Permissions In Brief: The commentary describes the role of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's National Public Health Improvement Initiative in advancing health department accreditation readiness activities. Go to Full Text of this Article Free
Using Quality Improvement Tools and Methods Throughout the Accreditation Lifecycle Beaudry, Margaret L.; Bialek, Ron; Moran, John W. Jr Beaudry, Margaret L.; Bialek, Ron; Moran, John W. Jr Less Journal of Public Health Management and Practice. 20(1):49-51, January/February 2014. In Brief In Brief Favorite PDF Permissions In Brief: This commentary provides a glimpse of selected tools and methods that health departments are using for quality improvement opportunities throughout the accreditation lifecycle. Go to Full Text of this Article Free
Embedding Quality Improvement Into Accreditation: Evolving From Theory to Practice Beitsch, Leslie M.; Riley, William; Bender, Kaye Beitsch, Leslie M.; Riley, William; Bender, Kaye Less Journal of Public Health Management and Practice. 20(1):57-60, January/February 2014. In Brief In Brief Favorite PDF Permissions In Brief: This commentary describes the central strategies of the Public Health Accreditation Board to integrate quality improvement into the accreditation program and to portray the evolutionary process of transitioning from theory into everyday public health practice. Go to Full Text of this Article Free
Instrumental Roles of Governance in Accreditation: Responsibilities of Public Health Governing Entities Wallace, Harvey; Tilson, Hugh; Carlson, Valeria P.; More Wallace, Harvey; Tilson, Hugh; Carlson, Valeria P.; Valasek, Tricia Less Journal of Public Health Management and Practice. 20(1):61-63, January/February 2014. In Brief In Brief Favorite PDF Permissions In Brief: This article addresses the roles and responsibilities of public health governing entities in accreditation. Go to Full Text of this Article Free
Voices Across Kansas: Community Health Assessment and Improvement Efforts Among Local Health Departments Wetta, Ruth E.; Pezzino, Gianfranco; LaClair, Barbara; More Wetta, Ruth E.; Pezzino, Gianfranco; LaClair, Barbara; Orr, Shirley; Brown, Molly B. Less Journal of Public Health Management and Practice. 20(1):39-42, January/February 2014. Abstract Abstract In Brief In Brief Favorite PDF Permissions Go to Full Text of this Article In Brief: This study describes factors that impede or promote the timeliness of community health assessment (CHA) and community health improvement planning (CHIP) completion. The findings have implications for strengthening rural workforce development and technical assistance for CHA-CHIP activities. Go to Full Text of this Article Free
Quality Improvement Coaching to Build Capacity Within Health Departments: Reflections and Recommendations McKeever, Jennifer; Rider, Nikki McKeever, Jennifer; Rider, Nikki Less Journal of Public Health Management and Practice. 20(1):52-56, January/February 2014. Abstract Abstract In Brief In Brief Favorite PDF Permissions Go to Full Text of this Article In Brief: The article describes the efficacy of distance-based quality improvement (QI) coaching for building capacity within health departments. The participating sites reported increased experience with QI processes, initiation of QI spread within the health department, and additional activity within and beyond the project team. Go to Full Text of this Article Free
Introduction to Case Reports: One Goal—Many Journeys Joly, Brenda; Davis, Mary V. Joly, Brenda; Davis, Mary V. Less Journal of Public Health Management and Practice. 20(1):64-65, January/February 2014. In Brief In Brief Favorite PDF Permissions In Brief: This article describes case reports that highlight the journey of accreditation through the lens of 11 health departments at various stages in the process. These case reports call attention to the link between accreditation and quality improvement. Go to Full Text of this Article Free
New Orleans Health Department: Using the Accreditation Framework to Transform a Local Health Department Riccardo, Jessica; Parent, Charlotte; DeSalvo, Karen Riccardo, Jessica; Parent, Charlotte; DeSalvo, Karen Less Journal of Public Health Management and Practice. 20(1):66-69, January/February 2014. In Brief In Brief Favorite PDF Permissions In Brief: This report describes the role of the accreditation framework in the transformation of the New Orleans Health Department into a high-performing local health department capable of addressing complex population health issues in New Orleans. Go to Full Text of this Article Free
Oklahoma State Department of Health: Insights From a Newly Accredited State Health Department Marshall, Joyce Marshall, Joyce Less Journal of Public Health Management and Practice. 20(1):70-72, January/February 2014. In Brief In Brief Favorite PDF Permissions In Brief: This case report provides insights and perspectives from one state that was among the first accredited health departments in the nation. Go to Full Text of this Article Free
Norwalk Health Department: Coleading a Community Health Assessment and Improvement Plan With Norwalk Hospital D'Amore, Deanna; Bretherton, Joyce D'Amore, Deanna; Bretherton, Joyce Less Journal of Public Health Management and Practice. 20(1):73-75, January/February 2014. In Brief In Brief Favorite PDF Permissions In Brief: This article describes how the Norwalk Health Department completed a community health assessment and community health improvement plan for accreditation preparation, using a coleadership model with Norwalk Hospital. Go to Full Text of this Article Free
Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention: Accreditation Readiness Review Marone, Kate P.; Joly, Brenda M.; Birkhimer, Nancy; More Marone, Kate P.; Joly, Brenda M.; Birkhimer, Nancy; Ricker, Valerie J.; Riley, Brynn Less Journal of Public Health Management and Practice. 20(1):76-78, January/February 2014. In Brief In Brief Favorite PDF Permissions In Brief: This case report focuses on the accreditation documentation readiness review held in 2012, along with Maine CDC's other preparation efforts that were integral in identifying gaps and priorities for accreditation. Go to Full Text of this Article Free
Cabarrus Health Alliance: Experiences With State and National Accreditation Walker, Cindy Walker, Cindy Less Journal of Public Health Management and Practice. 20(1):79-81, January/February 2014. In Brief In Brief Favorite PDF Permissions In Brief: The focus of this case report is the history of the accreditation efforts of the Cabarrus Health Alliance in pursuing both State and National accreditation for public health departments. Go to Full Text of this Article Free
Arizona Department of Health Services: Achieving Early Accreditation Milestones Through County Collaboration Vack, Carol; Mullen, Janet; Tummala, Pragathi Vack, Carol; Mullen, Janet; Tummala, Pragathi Less Journal of Public Health Management and Practice. 20(1):82-84, January/February 2014. In Brief In Brief Favorite PDF Permissions In Brief: This case study focuses on Arizona's innovative financial incentive and technical assistance support model that enabled Arizona's counties to complete county health assessments, county health improvement plans, and strategic plans. Go to Full Text of this Article Free
Chicago Department of Public Health: Leadership and Communication to Support Accreditation Dircksen, Jaime; Choucair, Bechara; Bocskay, Kirsti Dircksen, Jaime; Choucair, Bechara; Bocskay, Kirsti Less Journal of Public Health Management and Practice. 20(1):85-86, January/February 2014. In Brief In Brief Favorite PDF Permissions In Brief: This case report describes the Chicago Department of Public Health's accreditation journey and highlights the role that leadership and communication strategies played throughout this journey. Go to Full Text of this Article Free
New York State Department of Health: Approaching the Documentation Selection Process From an Improvement Perspective Hagos, Karen M.; Pirani, Sylvia; Hanchett, Drew; More Hagos, Karen M.; Pirani, Sylvia; Hanchett, Drew; Shah, Nirav R.; Birkhead, Guthrie Less Journal of Public Health Management and Practice. 20(1):87-89, January/February 2014. In Brief In Brief Favorite PDF Permissions In Brief: This case report describes how the New York State Department of Health used the documentation selection process as an opportunity to identify and review documentation from across the agency to highlight best practices and areas for improvement while building support for the more frequent use of basic but effective quality improvement tools. Go to Full Text of this Article Free
Missoula City-County Health Department: Accreditation Preparation in the Preapplication Phase Hotchkiss, Cindy Hotchkiss, Cindy Less Journal of Public Health Management and Practice. 20(1):90-92, January/February 2014. In Brief In Brief Favorite PDF Permissions In Brief: This study focuses on the preapplication phase of accreditation preparation and describes the challenges and lessons learned through the process. Go to Full Text of this Article Free
Oregon Public Health Division: Building a Collaborative Approach to Accreditation Across a State Public Health System Emer, Lydia; Cowling, Morgan; Mowlds, Erin; More Emer, Lydia; Cowling, Morgan; Mowlds, Erin; O'Connor, Jean Less Journal of Public Health Management and Practice. 20(1):93-95, January/February 2014. In Brief In Brief Favorite PDF Permissions In Brief: This article describes Oregon's accreditation and quality improvement efforts through a collaborative approach to accreditation across a state public health system. Go to Full Text of this Article Free
Tooele County Health Department: Building on the Beta Test to Prepare for Accreditation LaFrance, Matt LaFrance, Matt Less Journal of Public Health Management and Practice. 20(1):96-97, January/February 2014. In Brief In Brief Favorite PDF Permissions In Brief: The focus of this case report is to examine the Tooele County Health Department's experience with the beta test and where the health department is now. Go to Full Text of this Article Free
A Study of Incentives to Support and Promote Public Health Accreditation Thielen, Lee; Leff, Marilyn; Corso, Liza; More Thielen, Lee; Leff, Marilyn; Corso, Liza; Monteiro, Erinn; Fisher, Jessica Solomon; Pearsol, Jim Less Journal of Public Health Management and Practice. 20(1):98-103, January/February 2014. Abstract Abstract In Brief In Brief Favorite PDF Permissions Go to Full Text of this Article In Brief: This study describes the current and potential incentives that are available at the federal, state, and local levels. Go to Full Text of this Article Free
Guiding the Way to Public Health Improvement: Exploring the Connections Between The Community Guide's Evidence-Based Interventions and Health Department Accreditation Standards Mercer, Shawna L.; Banks, Starr M.; Verma, Pooja; More Mercer, Shawna L.; Banks, Starr M.; Verma, Pooja; Fisher, Jessica Solomon; Corso, Liza C.; Carlson, Valeria Less Journal of Public Health Management and Practice. 20(1):104-110, January/February 2014. Abstract Abstract In Brief In Brief Favorite PDF Permissions Go to Full Text of this Article In Brief: This article describes an effort to identify links between public health practice standards and evidence-based recommendations from The Community Guide. Go to Full Text of this Article Free
An Examination of State Laws and Policies Regarding Public Health Agency Accreditation Prerequisites Thielen, Lee; Dauer, Edward; Burkhardt, Diane; More Thielen, Lee; Dauer, Edward; Burkhardt, Diane; Lampe, Sarah; VanRaemdonck, Lisa Less Journal of Public Health Management and Practice. 20(1):111-118, January/February 2014. Abstract Abstract In Brief In Brief Favorite PDF Permissions Go to Full Text of this Article In Brief: This article describes a project that looked through a legal lens to identify legal tools in the form of laws, rules, executive orders, contracts, legislative resolutions, and other tools that are used to authorize/require that a state or local health agency complete 1 or more of the prerequisites, which must be in place for a state or local public health agency to apply for accreditation. Go to Full Text of this Article Free
Accreditation and Emergency Preparedness: Linkages and Opportunities for Leveraging the Connections Singleton, Christa-Marie; Corso, Liza; Koester, Deborah; More Singleton, Christa-Marie; Corso, Liza; Koester, Deborah; Carlson, Valeria; Bevc, Christine A.; Davis, Mary V. Less Journal of Public Health Management and Practice. 20(1):119-124, January/February 2014. Abstract Abstract In Brief In Brief Favorite PDF Permissions Go to Full Text of this Article In Brief: The objective of this analysis was to identify existing alignment opportunities between standards established by the Public Health Accreditation Board and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's public health emergency preparedness capabilities in order to optimize and leverage the connections for state and local public health professionals. Go to Full Text of this Article Free
Performance Management Models for Public Health: Public Health Accreditation Board/Baldrige Connections, Alignment, and Distinctions Gorenflo, Grace G.; Klater, David M.; Mason, Marlene; More Gorenflo, Grace G.; Klater, David M.; Mason, Marlene; Russo, Pamela; Rivera, Lillian Less Journal of Public Health Management and Practice. 20(1):128-134, January/February 2014. Abstract Abstract In Brief In Brief Favorite PDF Permissions Go to Full Text of this Article In Brief: This study aims to provide deeper insight into the most robust connections between the Baldrige and PHAB programs. Go to Full Text of this Article Free
Workforce Standards as Part of Health Department Accreditation—Necessary but Not Yet Sufficient Koo, Denise; Miner, Kathleen R.; Tilson, Hugh H.; More Koo, Denise; Miner, Kathleen R.; Tilson, Hugh H.; Halverson, Paul K. Less Journal of Public Health Management and Practice. 20(1):125-127, January/February 2014. In Brief In Brief Favorite PDF Permissions In Brief: This commentary describes standards related to workforce development as part of requirements for health department accreditation. Public health departments must make an explicit commitment to workforce development through specific partnerships and purposeful investment. The Public Health Accreditation Board's continued engagement and ongoing strengthening of standards in this arena will make a valued contribution. Go to Full Text of this Article Free
Leveraging the Revised National Public Health Performance Standards to Meet Today's Ever-Changing Public Health System Landscape Daub, Teresa; Doshi, Sonal; Elligers, Julia Joh; More Daub, Teresa; Doshi, Sonal; Elligers, Julia Joh; Pavletic, Denise; Pyron, Trina Less Journal of Public Health Management and Practice. 20(1):135-137, January/February 2014. In Brief In Brief Favorite PDF Permissions In Brief: This article is a commentary on leveraging the revised National Public Health Performance Standards to meet today's ever-changing public health system landscape. Go to Full Text of this Article Free
Cross-Jurisdictional Approaches to Meeting PHAB Standards and Achieving Accreditation Pezzino, Gianfranco; Libbey, Patrick; Nicola, Bud Pezzino, Gianfranco; Libbey, Patrick; Nicola, Bud Less Journal of Public Health Management and Practice. 20(1):138-140, January/February 2014. In Brief In Brief Favorite PDF Permissions In Brief: This article discusses the cross-jurisdictional approaches to meeting PHAB standards and achieving accreditation. Go to Full Text of this Article Free
Institutionalizing Public Health Department Accreditation Through CDC Opportunities Monroe, Judith; Collins, Janet; Ikeda, Robin; More Monroe, Judith; Collins, Janet; Ikeda, Robin; Khabbaz, Rima Less Journal of Public Health Management and Practice. 20(1):141-144, January/February 2014. In Brief In Brief Favorite PDF Permissions In Brief: This commentary discusses institutionalizing public health department accreditation through CDC opportunities. To realize these opportunities, it requires the engagement of national, state, and local partners. Go to Full Text of this Article Free
Accreditation: A Lever for Transformation of Public Health Practice Russo, Pamela; Kuehnert, Paul Russo, Pamela; Kuehnert, Paul Less Journal of Public Health Management and Practice. 20(1):145-148, January/February 2014. In Brief In Brief Favorite PDF Permissions In Brief: This commentary underlines the importance of accreditation and establishes it as a lever of transformation in public health practice. Go to Full Text of this Article Free
Untangling Desirable and Undesirable Variation in Public Health Practice: Accreditation and Research Working Together Mays, Glen P. Mays, Glen P. Less Journal of Public Health Management and Practice. 20(1):149-151, January/February 2014. In Brief In Brief Favorite PDF Permissions In Brief: This commentary discusses untangling desirable and undesirable variation in public health practice of the American public health system. Go to Full Text of this Article Free
Accreditation: On Target Pestronk, Robert M.; Benjamin, Georges C.; Bohlen, Stacy A.; More Pestronk, Robert M.; Benjamin, Georges C.; Bohlen, Stacy A.; Drabczyk, Anne L.; Jarris, Paul E. Less Journal of Public Health Management and Practice. 20(1):152-155, January/February 2014. In Brief In Brief Favorite PDF Permissions In Brief: This commentary discusses the conceptual framework of a national voluntary accreditation system for public health departments and examines current operations of the Public Health Accreditation Board. Go to Full Text of this Article Free
Local Surveillance Practice Evaluation in North Carolina and Value of New National Accreditation Measures Samoff, Erika; MacDonald, Pia D. M.; Fangman, Mary T.; More Samoff, Erika; MacDonald, Pia D. M.; Fangman, Mary T.; Waller, Anna E. Less Journal of Public Health Management and Practice. 19(2):146-152, March/April 2013. Abstract Abstract In Brief In Brief Favorite PDF Permissions In Brief: The study aimed to examine the collection of surveillance data in local health departments, the communication of these data to program managers and policy makers, and to describe the extent to which national accreditation measures capture local surveillance practice. Buy
Public Health Accreditation and Metrics for Ethics: A Case Study on Environmental Health and Community Engagement Bernheim, Ruth Gaare; Stefanak, Matthew; Brandenburg, Terry; More Bernheim, Ruth Gaare; Stefanak, Matthew; Brandenburg, Terry; Pannone, Aaron; Melnick, Alan Less Journal of Public Health Management and Practice. 19(1):4-8, January/February 2013. Abstract Abstract In Brief In Brief Favorite PDF Permissions In Brief: This article describes a case study and illustrates how the accreditation standards and the ethical principles in the Public Health Code of Ethics together can enhance the practice of engaging the community in decision making in the local health department. Buy
Legal Frameworks Supporting Public Health Department Accreditation: Lessons Learned From 10 States Matthews, Gene W.; Markiewicz, Milissa; Beitsch, Leslie M. Matthews, Gene W.; Markiewicz, Milissa; Beitsch, Leslie M. Less Journal of Public Health Management and Practice. 18(1):E8-E16, January/February 2012. Abstract Abstract In Brief In Brief Favorite PDF Permissions In Brief: This article focuses on mapping and describes case studies to increase an understanding of accreditation-enabling laws nationwide. Buy
Quality Improvement and Accreditation Readiness in State Public Health Agencies Madamala, Kusuma; Sellers, Katie; Beitsch, Leslie M.; More Madamala, Kusuma; Sellers, Katie; Beitsch, Leslie M.; Pearsol, Jim; Jarris, Paul Less Journal of Public Health Management and Practice. 18(1):9-18, January/February 2012. Abstract Abstract In Brief In Brief Favorite PDF Permissions In Brief: This study aimed to explore organizational factors (eg, leadership and capacity) that may influence quality improvement or accreditation readiness. Buy
Realizing Transformational Change Through Quality Improvement in Public Health Riley, William J.; Parsons, Helen M.; Duffy, Grace L.; More Riley, William J.; Parsons, Helen M.; Duffy, Grace L.; Moran, John W.; Henry, Brenda Less Journal of Public Health Management and Practice. 16(1):72-78, January-February 2010. Abstract Abstract In Brief In Brief Favorite PDF Permissions In Brief: This article discusses the specific components necessary to achieve transformational change within public health departments as a means for creating sustained performance improvement and better outcomes in the health of the community. Buy
November/December 2011 - Volume 17 - Issue 6 Editor-in-Chief: Lloyd F. Novick, MD, MPH Associate Editor: Justin B. Moore, PhD, MS ISSN: 1078-4659 Online ISSN: 1550-5022 Frequency: 6 issues / year Ranking: Public, Environmental, and Occupational Health: 108/182 Impact Factor: 2.657 PRT Favorite
Quality Improvement and Accreditation: What Might It Look Like? Bender, Kaye; Halverson, Paul K. Bender, Kaye; Halverson, Paul K. Less Journal of Public Health Management and Practice. 16(1):79-82, January-February 2010. Abstract Abstract In Brief In Brief Favorite PDF Permissions In Brief: This commentary describes how accreditation and quality improvement can operate together synergistically to strengthen public health practice and improve outcomes at the community level. Buy
Cancer Stage Comparison Between Dual Medicare-Medicaid Eligibles Using Medicaid as a Supplemental Health Insurance Program and Low-Income Nonduals Koroukian, Siran M.; Bakaki, Paul M.; Beaird, Heather; More Koroukian, Siran M.; Bakaki, Paul M.; Beaird, Heather; Earle, Craig C.; Cooper, Gregory S. Less Journal of Public Health Management and Practice. 17(6):479-491, November/December 2011. Abstract Abstract In Brief In Brief Favorite PDF Permissions In Brief: This study aims to compare breast, prostate, and colorectal cancer stage at diagnosis between Duals/SHIP and LI/nonduals, adjusting for sociodemographic variables, comorbidities, and nursing home status. Buy
Fire Prevention in Delaware: A Case Study of Fire and Life Safety Initiatives Frattaroli, Shannon; Gielen, Andrea C.; Piver-Renna, Jennifer; More Frattaroli, Shannon; Gielen, Andrea C.; Piver-Renna, Jennifer; Pollack, Keshia M.; Ta, Van M. Less Journal of Public Health Management and Practice. 17(6):492-498, November/December 2011. Abstract Abstract In Brief In Brief Favorite PDF Permissions In Brief: This research suggests ways to support fire service prevention efforts and more fully integrate their fire and life safety education (FLSE) work into the public health infrastructure. Buy
Uncorrected Refractive Error Among First-Grade Students of Different Racial/Ethnic Groups in Southern California: Results a Year After School-Mandated Vision Screening Kodjebacheva, Gergana; Brown, E. Richard; Estrada, Leobardo; More Kodjebacheva, Gergana; Brown, E. Richard; Estrada, Leobardo; Yu, Fei; Coleman, Anne L. Less Journal of Public Health Management and Practice. 17(6):499-505, November/December 2011. Abstract Abstract In Brief In Brief Favorite PDF Permissions In Brief: This article determines the proportion of first-grade students with decreased visual acuity who need eyeglasses but do not have any and whether the lack of eyeglasses is associated with racial/ethnic and other factors. Buy
Assessing and Increasing Patient Panel Size in the Public Sector Marx, Rani; Drennan, Michael J.; Johnson, Elizabeth C.; More Marx, Rani; Drennan, Michael J.; Johnson, Elizabeth C.; Hirozawa, Anne M.; Tse, Winnie M.; Katz, Mitchell H. Less Journal of Public Health Management and Practice. 17(6):506-512, November/December 2011. Abstract Abstract In Brief In Brief Favorite PDF Permissions In Brief: This article aims to assess and increase patient panel size in the public sector. Buy
Needle in a Haystack: The Yield of Syphilis Outreach Screening at 5 US Sites—2000 to 2007 Lewis, Felicia M.T.; Schillinger, Julia A.; Taylor, Melanie; More Lewis, Felicia M.T.; Schillinger, Julia A.; Taylor, Melanie; Brewer, Toye H.; Blank, Susan; Mickey, Tom; Furness, Bruce W.; Anschuetz, Greta L.; Salmon, Melinda E.; Peterman, Thomas A. Less Journal of Public Health Management and Practice. 17(6):513-521, November/December 2011. Abstract Abstract In Brief In Brief Favorite PDF Permissions In Brief: This is a retrospective study to determine the costs, yield, and feasibility of analyzing health department-funded syphilis outreach screening at 5 diverse US sites with significant disease burdens. Buy
Research, Practice, and Policy Partnerships in Pan-Canadian Coalitions for Cancer and Chronic Disease Prevention Manafò, Elizabeth; Petermann, Lisa; Lobb, Rebecca; More Manafò, Elizabeth; Petermann, Lisa; Lobb, Rebecca; Keen, Deb; Kerner, Jon Less Journal of Public Health Management and Practice. 17(6):E1-E11, November/December 2011. Abstract Abstract In Brief In Brief Favorite PDF Permissions In Brief: The objective of this study was to describe the development stages of the Coalitions Linking Action and Science for Prevention (CLASP) initiative of the Canadian Partnership Against Cancer to support research, practice, and policy coalitions focused on cancer and chronic disease prevention in Canada. Buy
Cancer Plan Index: A Measure for Assessing the Quality of Cancer Plans Rochester, Phyllis; Adams, Elizabeth; Porterfield, Deborah S.; More Rochester, Phyllis; Adams, Elizabeth; Porterfield, Deborah S.; Holden, Debra; McAleer, Kelly; Steele, C. Brooke Less Journal of Public Health Management and Practice. 17(6):E12-E17, November/December 2011. Abstract Abstract In Brief In Brief Favorite PDF Permissions In Brief: The objective of this study was to conduct an in-depth assessment of the content of comprehensive cancer control plans and obtain data that can be used to provide guidance to grantees supported by the CDC's NCCCP. Buy
Public Health and Hospital Collaboration: New Opportunities, New Reasons to Collaborate Scutchfield, F. Douglas; Evashwick, Connie J.; Carman, Angela L. Scutchfield, F. Douglas; Evashwick, Connie J.; Carman, Angela L. Less Journal of Public Health Management and Practice. 17(6):522-523, November/December 2011. In Brief In Brief Favorite PDF Permissions In Brief: This study discusses the role of local health departments in bringing all hospitals within the service area together to conduct a joint community needs assessment and improve efficiency, effectiveness, and resource allocation in meeting community-wide needs. Buy
Local Health Department 2009 H1N1 Influenza Vaccination Clinics—CDC Staffing Model Comparison and Other Best Practices Porter, Dayna; Hall, Mark; Hartl, Brian; More Porter, Dayna; Hall, Mark; Hartl, Brian; Raevsky, Cathy; Peacock, Roberta; Kraker, David; Walls, Sandra; Brink, Gail Less Journal of Public Health Management and Practice. 17(6):530-533, November/December 2011. Abstract Abstract In Brief In Brief Favorite PDF Permissions In Brief: This study describes a model Kent County Health Department used as a starting point for mass vaccination clinics in response to 2009 H1N1 influenza. Buy
Local Food Protection and Safety Infrastructure and Capacity: A Maryland Case Study Kufel, Joanna Zablotsky; Resnick, Beth A.; Fox, Mary; More Kufel, Joanna Zablotsky; Resnick, Beth A.; Fox, Mary; Frattaroli, Shannon; Gielen, Andrea; Burke, Thomas A. Less Journal of Public Health Management and Practice. 17(6):534-541, November/December 2011. Abstract Abstract In Brief In Brief Favorite PDF Permissions In Brief: This study offers new quantitative measures of the demands, capacities, and performance of Food Protection and Safety Programs in Maryland. Buy
Public Health Efforts to Build a Surveillance System for Child Maltreatment Mortality: Lessons Learned for Stakeholder Engagement Smith, Lucia Rojas; Gibbs, Deborah; Wetterhall, Scott; More Smith, Lucia Rojas; Gibbs, Deborah; Wetterhall, Scott; Schnitzer, Patricia G.; Farris, Tonya; Crosby, Alex E.; Leeb, Rebecca T. Less Journal of Public Health Management and Practice. 17(6):542-549, November/December 2011. Abstract Abstract In Brief In Brief Favorite PDF Permissions In Brief: This article describes the experiences of 3 state health agencies in building collaborations and partnerships with multiple stakeholders for child maltreatment surveillance. Buy
Setting the Standards for Collecting Ethnicity Data in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Hawkins, Summer Sherburne; Torres, Brunilda; May, Georgia Simpson; More Hawkins, Summer Sherburne; Torres, Brunilda; May, Georgia Simpson; Cohen, Bruce B. Less Journal of Public Health Management and Practice. 17(6):550-553, November/December 2011. Abstract Abstract In Brief In Brief Favorite PDF Permissions In Brief: This study aimed at setting the standards for collecting race, ethnicity, and language preference data to better serve the local population. Buy
The Status of State Boards of Health in 2010 Fenton, Ginger D. Fenton, Ginger D. Less Journal of Public Health Management and Practice. 17(6):554-559, November/December 2011. Abstract Abstract In Brief In Brief Favorite PDF Permissions In Brief: This study describes a survey aimed to update information about state boards of health throughout the United States and to determine how the National Association of Local Boards of Health can assist state boards in fulfilling their responsibilities and duties. Buy
The Impact of Missed Opportunities on Seasonal Influenza Vaccination Coverage for Healthy Young Children Allred, Norma J.; Poehling, Katherine A.; Szilagyi, Peter G.; More Allred, Norma J.; Poehling, Katherine A.; Szilagyi, Peter G.; Zhang, Fan; Edwards, Kathryn M.; Staat, Mary Allen; Donauer, Stephanie; Prill, Mila M.; Fairbrother, Gerry Less Journal of Public Health Management and Practice. 17(6):560-564, November/December 2011. Abstract Abstract In Brief In Brief Favorite PDF Permissions In Brief: This study measures the frequency of missed opportunities for influenza vaccination in a large cohort of healthy young children from 3 geographically distinct areas during the 2004–2005 influenza season, the first season after the universal influenza recommendation for healthy 6- through 23-month-old children. Buy
Using an Immunization Information System to Facilitate a Vaccine Recall in New York City, 2007 Papadouka, Vikki; Metroka, Amy; Zucker, Jane R. Papadouka, Vikki; Metroka, Amy; Zucker, Jane R. Less Journal of Public Health Management and Practice. 17(6):565-568, November/December 2011. Abstract Abstract In Brief In Brief Favorite PDF Permissions In Brief: The article describes how the New York City Immunization Information System was used in the effort to recall vaccines. Buy
Making the Case for Accreditation Verma, Pooja Verma, Pooja Less Journal of Public Health Management and Practice. 17(6):569-570, November/December 2011. In Brief In Brief Favorite PDF Permissions In Brief: This is a retrospective study to determine the costs, yield, and feasibility of analyzing health department-funded syphilis outreach screening at 5 diverse US sites with significant disease burdens Go to Full Text of this Article Free
