National Public Health Performance Standards
The National Public Health Performance Standards Program is a
collaborative effort to enhance the nation's public health systems. Seven
national public health organizations have partnered to develop national
performance standards for State and local public health systems.
On September 27 and 28, 2006, the Division of Public Health hosted a
summit of Wisconsin's public health system partners, including
representatives of the government, public, private, nonprofit and
voluntary sectors. The purpose of the summit was to assess the performance
and capacity of Wisconsin's statewide public health system, including the
state agencies and other partners that contribute to service provision in
the state. At the summit, partners used an assessment tool designed around
the
ten Essential Public Health Services
(exit DHS). The tool assesses the overall public health system, describes
an optimal level of performance, and can be used to support a process of quality
improvement.
The National Public Health Performance Standards assessment is a valuable
process to identify areas for improvement, strengthen partnerships, and
assure that a strong public health system is in place for effective
response to public health issues. More information is available about the
National Public Health Performance
Standards
(exit DHS).
States that have used the assessment process have reported:
- Improvement in organizational and community communication;
- Education of all participants about public health and the interconnectedness
of activities;
- Strengths of the partners; and
- Identification of weaknesses and strengths.
States have also noted that the results provide a benchmark for public
health practice improvement.
For more information, contact:
Patty Bollig (telephone: 608- 267-1440)
Pat Guhleman (telephone: 608- 266-1347)
Last Revised: June 25, 2008 |
