Health department accreditation improves the quality of service delivery and the health status of populations served.
The Kentucky Department for Public Health (KDPH) encourages local health departments (LHD) to pursue national accreditation through the Public Health Accreditation Board (PHAB). LHD not pursuing accreditation are encouraged to adopt PHAB standards and measures as public health best practices or pursue the Pathways Recognition Program.
Three Kentucky LHD were among the first 11 accredited health departments in the U.S. Many more since have applied or plan to apply for accreditation. The KDPH was conferred accreditation in March 2022. Health departments that have achieved accreditation can be found here.
For more information about accreditation, performance management or quality improvement contact the state Accreditation Coordinator.
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