This paper demonstrates that the context within which performance measurement is used is
changing. The key questions posed are: Is performance measurement ready for the …

The performance measurement revolution started in the late 1970s with the dissatisfaction of
traditional backward looking accounting systems. Since then the literature in this field is …

Every society is exposed periodically to catastrophes and public health emergencies that
are broad in scale. Too often, these experiences reveal major deficits in the quality of …

Background There are sparse data showing the extent to which evidence-based public
health is occurring among local health departments. Purpose The purpose of the study was …

Objective This article discusses the specific components necessary to achieve
transformational change within public health departments as a means for creating sustained …

Quality in healthcare is a constantly debated topic and has not found a clear definition to
date. If we consider the possible quality standards related to health services, the Joint …

Objectives To assess the current status of quality improvement (QI) within local health
departments (LHDs) and examine the characteristics associated with such QI efforts …

Objective: Evaluate the extent to which NPHII awardees have achieved program goals.
Design: NPHII awardees responded to an annual assessment and program monitoring data …

Objectives. We examined the relationship between quality improvement (QI) maturity and
accreditation attributes of US local health departments (LHDs), specifically those in …

Objective. To test the feasibility and assess the preliminary impact of a unique statewide
quality improvement (QI) training program designed for public health departments. Data …