Division of Public Health Performance Improvement

The mission of the Division of Public Health Performance Improvement (DPHPI) is to advance U.S. public health agency and system performance to better serve and protect the population. DPHPI activities include the following:

• Promoting coordination among federal and state, tribal, local, and territorial (STLT) health agencies to support the improvement and development of organizations and enable evidence-based policy and decision making
• Identifying and evaluating gaps in the structure and operation of public health agencies and systems
• Forecasting emerging opportunities and challenges to governmental public health agencies and systems and assisting in prioritizing essential resources to ensure optimal response
• Strengthening operational performance and capability of STLT health agencies
• Developing and disseminating evidence of successful strategies, organizational structures, policies, programs, and system improvements
• Supporting STLTs to meet national standards and attain accreditation
• Supporting STLT health agency performance management and quality improvement activities
• Providing the scientific leadership and management to ensure the quality of science within OSTLTS
• DPHPI consists of two branches:  Applied Systems Evaluation and Research Branch (ASERB) and Health Department and Systems Development Branch (HDSDB).

Applied Systems Evaluation and Research Branch

ASERB activities include the following:

• Engaging in research to identify gaps in the structure and operation of public health agencies and systems
• Evaluating and reporting on STLT health outcomes and other indicators as appropriate to stimulate improvement activities
• Conducting assessments and analysis of programs and data to increase effectiveness and efficiencies
• Providing evidence of successful strategies, organizational structures, policies, programs, and system improvements that advance prevention and health promotion programs and overall health outcomes
• Evaluating and validating standards, policies, leading practices, and models across CDC and STLT agencies

Health Department and Systems Development Branch

HDSDB activities include the following:

• Identifying, synthesizing, and forecasting emerging opportunities and challenges to public health departments and systems
• Providing leadership to prioritize and develop tools, resources, standards, and practices to strengthen operational performance and capability of STLT health departments with special emphasis on performance and quality improvement, as well as assessment and planning
• Supporting efforts to use national accreditation and other important standards to improve public health performance, quality, and service delivery
• Providing technical assistance, expertise, consultation, and cross-learning opportunities to STLT health departments