PHAB ACCREDITATION
Accreditation by the Public Health Accreditation Board (PHAB) means that a health district meets a nationally adopted set of public health standards. The State of Ohio has required that all health districts in the State achieve Accreditation by 2020 as a prerequisite for receiving state subsidy and grant monies. The Fairfield Department of Health has been working toward Accreditation since early 2013. We are committed to achieving Accreditation and providing the highest standard of care and services for our community.
Accreditation follows the 10 Essential Health Services:
Monitor the Health of the Community
Diagnose and Investigate Community Health Problems and Hazards in the Community
Inform, Educate, and Empower
Mobilize Community Partnerships
Policy Development
Enforce Law and Regulations
Link People to Health Services
Assure a Competent Workforce
Evaluate Quality
Research for New Insights
In addition to these, Accreditation also includes:
Maintaining Administrative and Management Capacity
Maintain Capacity to Engage the Public Health Governing Entity