ASTHO supports public health agencies in incorporating assessments as a core component of their practice. As part of this work, ASTHO provides resources and tools for agencies to utilize as they assess their functioning capability and their ability to assess and monitor population health status, factors that influence health, and community needs and assets. ASTHO supports state and territorial health agencies who seek voluntary national accreditation from the Public Health Accreditation Board. ASTHO is committed to ensuring that its members have the technical support needed to become accredited and continuously improve the performance of their health agencies.

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Accreditation Readiness Resource Kit

This kit, housed on ASTHO's legacy website, begins with an introduction to accreditation and is structured based on the Public Health Accreditation Board's seven steps to accreditation.

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PHAB Accreditation Impact Infographic Series

Six states share the successes and impact of accreditation in this series of infographics.

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Territorial Public Health Performance and Accreditation 101 (PDF)

For territories and freely associated states, this tailored guide focuses on building a culture of quality and readiness for accreditation.

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State Health Assessment Guidance and Resources

This guidance document includes information and tips based on state health departments’ experiences conducting a state health assessment.

Get the Guidance Document (PDF)

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A Guide for Sustainable Public Health Accreditation

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Maryland Achieves Success Through Thoughtful Planning

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PHIG-Funded Local Health Agencies Model Strong Performance Management Systems

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Alaska Division of Public Health’s Accreditation Success

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Organizational Strategic Planning Guide

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Navigating Public Health Planning with Precision and Purpose

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Policies For Inclusive Emergency Preparedness Planning

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State and Territorial Administrative Readiness (STAR) Center

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