Office of Program Policy Analysis and Government Accountability
Office of Program Policy Analysis and Government Accountability

OPPAGA Report: Steps Have Been Taken to Improve Community Public Health Infrastructure Throughout Florida

Report 06-53, June 2006




Report Summary

Key public health outcomes have continued to improve in Florida since our 2003 review. The Department of Health has taken steps we recommended to strengthen Florida's public health infrastructure. The department implemented a statewide community health assessment and health improvement planning initiative and requires county health department leadership in conducting assessments. The department also strengthened its quality improvement process to more accurately assess and respond to local health department and community needs. In addition, it has modified and updated its allocation methodology for local prenatal care funding.


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Copies of this report in print or alternate accessible format may be obtained by email OPPAGA@oppaga.fl.gov, telephone (850) 488-0021, or mail 111 W. Madison St., Room 312 Tallahassee, FL 32399-1475.
Copies of this report in print or alternate accessible format may be obtained by email OPPAGA@oppaga.fl.gov, telephone (850) 488-0021, or mail 111 W. Madison St., Room 312 Tallahassee, FL 32399-1475.
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