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Approve and authorize the Director of Health or Assistant Director of Health to execute an application inclusive of terms and conditions between the County of Monterey and the Public Health Accreditation Board Public Health Accreditation Program for reaccreditation of the County of Monterey Health Department effective July 1, 2023, through June 30, 2028, for a total amount not to exceed $42,000.
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RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the County of Monterey Board of Supervisors:
Approve and authorize the Director of Health or Assistant Director of Health to execute an application inclusive of terms and conditions between the County of Monterey and the Public Health Accreditation Board Public Health Accreditation Program for reaccreditation of the County of Monterey Health Department effective July 1, 2023, through June 30, 2028, for a total amount not to exceed $42,000.
SUMMARY/DISCUSSION:
The County of Monterey Health Department (Department) obtained its initial five-year Public Health Accreditation on May 15, 2018, which is set to expire on June 30, 2023. In line with national efforts, local health departments actively participate in the process of public health accreditation. This accreditation framework aims to enhance the quality and performance of public health agencies, ensuring their accountability to governing bodies, policymakers, and the communities they serve. By establishing consistent standards, public health accreditation guarantees that individuals in different states, counties, and regions have access to a comparable range and quality of services.
Furthermore, public health accreditation facilitates the efficient utilization of limited resources by encouraging strategic investments to improve community health. It fosters accountability to residents and elected officials, while also driving innovation through collaborative efforts among departments to address the unique needs of their communities. The national Public Health Accredi...
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