What will a health department do as a beta test site?
The beta test process will run from October 2009 through December 2010. Selected sites have identified a staff member to be the “Accreditation Coordinator” who will serve as the point of contact for PHAB throughout the beta test and who will attend a two-day training session scheduled for early November . The selected site will be required to review and provide feedback on PHAB products, complete a self-assessment, gather and submit information electronically, schedule and host a 2-3 day site visit, review and provide feedback on the site visit, track staff time and costs of the process, participate in a quality improvement training and complete a quality improvement project. Beta test sites are entering into a contract with ASTHO or NACCHO in order to receive funding.
Related Questions
- As a beta test site, will I be expected to meet all of the measures and have a community health assessment, community health improvement plan, and organizational strategic plan?
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