Assignment
Public Health Performance Standards for Essential Services
The topic of quality always relates to performance improvement. Performance improvement in public health is closely tied to the ten essential services of public health. Learning more about these services will help you gain an understanding of how performance improvement is viewed in public health.
Based on your readings for the module, respond to the following:
• What is performance improvement?
• How does quality relate to performance?
• What are the ten essential services of public health?
• List at least two public health accreditation systems most appropriate for essential services.
Write your response in 4-5 paragraphs, one each dedicated to the points listed above. Apply APA standards to citation of sources.