Question

Discuss the importance of accrediting bodies within the field of public health. How do these institutions impact the overall quality of public health education? What may be some of the weaknesses of having one singular accrediting body in the field?

Answer 1

The public health department accreditation system is a comprehensive set of standards that set uniform performance expectations for health departments to provide the services necessary to keep communities healthy. It includes the continuous improvement of the publich health. Public health department accreditation has become one of the most important initiatives in public health today.

* Benefits and impact on the quality of public health education:

1)Many public service and health-related entities,such as hospitals, schools, and universities have accreditation programs.

2) Accredition helps the health department by allowing them better identify their strengths and weaknesses.

3) Also to document their capacity to deliver the core functions and 10 Essential Public Health Services

4) By promoting transparency

5) By Improving their communication with the governing entity/board of health.

Accreditation of public health departments is associated with several important organizational and operational benefits,

(1) Promotion of high performance.

(2) Recognition of high performers that meet nationally accepted standards of quality.

(3) Clarification of the public's expectations of state and local health departments.

(4) Increased visibility and public awareness of governmental public health, leading to greater public trust and stronger constituent support.