Accreditation of Public Health Agencies:
Lessons from Three States
December 7, 2005, 2:00 - 3:30 pm ET

A major national initiative is currently underway to explore agency accreditation as a means to help rebuild the nation’s public health infrastructure by providing standards and accountability. A handful of states have already implemented accreditation programs, and valuable lessons are emerging to inform the debate around the perceived benefits of accreditation in the public health arena. This audioconference will focus on the lessons learned from North Carolina, Ohio, and Washington, and what research or policy issues might arise.

Moderator & Overview
Glen P. Mays, Ph.D., M.P.H.
Associate Professor and Director of Research
Department of Health Policy & Management
University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences

Panelists
Ed Baker, M.D., M.P.H.
Director
North Carolina Institute for Public Health

Joan Brewster, M.P.A.
Director
Public Health Systems Planning & Development
Washington State Department of Health

Jim Pearsol, M.Ed.
Assistant Director
Ohio Department of Health

Reactor – Research Questions and Policy Implications
Lee Thielen, M.P.A.
Public Health Consultant