Programs

Through the Safe Water for Community Health (Safe WATCH) program, PHF is helping 19 state and local health departments to prioritize their performance improvement and capacity needs and take action to implement improvement projects based on the 10 Essential Environmental Public Health Services.

Performance Improvement Competencies

The Competencies for Performance Improvement Professionals in Public Health (PI Competencies) are a set of skills desirable for performance improvement professionals working in public health.

Performance Management and Quality Improvement (PMQI)

November 9, 2010

PMQI helps public health organizations strengthen and build capacity, leading to improved health outcomes. Increased use of QI tools and techniques improves processes, programs, and systems to achieve better results. QI is enhanced and sustained within a Performance Management System.

Performance Management Toolkit

June 30, 2014

The Performance Management Toolkit can help an organization develop and maintain a successful performance management system to achieve its mission and strategic goals. It includes articles, case stories, and other resources to improve effectiveness, empower employees, and streamline decision makin...

Public Health Improvement Resource Center

November 5, 2010

The Public Health Improvement Resource Center provides over 100 resources and tools for evaluating and building the capacities of public health systems. The resources organized here support the initiation and continuation of quality improvement efforts by promoting performance management techniques,...

Turning Point Performance Management Refresh

Acknowledging advancements in public health, changing priorities, and the breadth of examples that have been developed in recent years, PHF is refreshing the Turning Point Performance Management Framework, the Performance Management Self-Assessment Tool, and From Silos to Systems: Using Performance...

Vector Control Program Performance Assessment and Improvement Initiative

October 22, 2014

PHF is collaborating on a performance improvement project to increase vector control program efficiency, effectiveness, and capacity for 15 local health departments by helping participants assess their vector control programs, prioritize needs, and take action to address an area of identified need.

Improving the practice of public health through academic/practice linkages.
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