Stamford Health And Human Services Earns National Public Health Accreditation

STAMFORD, CT — The City of Stamford Department of Health and Human Services announced it has received national accreditation from the Public Health Accreditation Board.

Founded in 2007, PHAB administers the national public health accreditation program, which is designed to advance and strengthen public health practice by promoting performance improvement, strong infrastructure and innovation.

"We are so pleased to be recognized by PHAB for achieving national standards that foster effectiveness and promote continuous quality improvement," said Stamford Director of Health and Human Services Jody Bishop-Pullan in an announcement. "We hope this announcement will reassure our community, partners, funders, and our elected officials that the services we provide are as responsive as possible and are meeting the foundational needs of our community."

"This national accreditation is a tremendous achievement for the City of Stamford Health and Human Services Department," added Mayor Caroline Simmons. "This is a testament to the professionalism, dedication, and expertise of our public health team and it affirms that we are meeting the highest national standards for performance, accountability, and quality of services. I want to thank Director of Health and Human Services Jody Bishop-Pullan, Director of Public Safety, Health, and Welfare Lou DeRubeis, and all the staff within the Health Department for their work and leadership in achieving this important milestone."

The national accreditation program, which is supported by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, establishes standards that public health departments can use to continuously improve the quality and performance of their services. The standards emphasize Foundational Capabilities and align with the 10 Essential Public Health Services.

More than 80 percent of the U.S. population is now served by a health department that has completed PHAB’s peer-reviewed accreditation process, according to an announcement from the city of Stamford.

"National accreditation through PHAB has benefits that extend far beyond the health department itself," said Joneigh Khaldun, president and chief executive officer of PHAB. "The accreditation process helps health departments identify key areas for improvement, ensuring they provide the highest level of service to their communities. With this accomplishment, communities served by accredited health departments can trust that their department is strong, capable, and committed to protecting and promoting public health."