[LHDAccreditation] Quality and accreditation news for the Oregon public health system

[COULTER-THOMPSON Emilee I]

*Please share widely.*

The premier issue of the Oregon Quality Connection:  Quality and accreditation news for the Oregon public health system is available to download at:  http://1.usa.gov/AccreditationQI.

Highlights include:
* Updates on state, local and tribal accreditation efforts
* New AmeriCorps VISTAs working on accreditation
* Deschutes County Health Department a national accreditation beta test site
* Quality improvement successes at the North Central Public Health District and the PHD Emergency Medical Services and Trauma Systems Program

This newsletter aims to support a culture of continuous improvement across the public health system by sharing success stories and best practices related to quality improvement, performance management and accreditation initiatives.

We welcome your feedback and submissions for future issues!

Emilee I. Coulter-Thompson, MSW, RYT
Partnerships Coordinator, Performance Management Program
Oregon Health Authority Public Health Division
800 NE Oregon St., Suite 930, Portland, OR  97232
Desk:  971-673-1228   Mobile:  503-381-0685   Fax:  971-673-1299
emilee.i.coulter-thompson at state.or.us<mailto:emilee.i.coulter-thompson at state.or.us>
http://1.usa.gov/PerformanceManagementProgram

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