190556 Does credentialing lead to improved quality and systems effectiveness in public health practice?

Tuesday, October 28, 2008: 9:20 AM

Alonzo L. Plough, PhD, MPH , Department of Public Health, Los Angeles County, Los Angeles, CA
The public health workforce faces many challenges in addressing the complex practice demands of the 21st century. Primary among these practice changes are addressing the social determinates of health, understanding the relationship between health and the built environment, and other multidisciplinary challenges. Our field is entering a transformative period which requires new sets of skills and linkages to community-based activities. Will credentialing the public health workforce play a significant role in improving the quality and effectiveness of emerging patterns of practice? This presentation will focus on the match or mismatch between emerging public health practice issues and the current approaches to credentialing.

Learning Objectives:
Describe the factors affecting credentialing. List 3 skills that will be needed for public health professionals to meet the emerging patterns of practice.

Presenting author's disclosure statement:

Qualified on the content I am responsible for because: I have directed two large health departments.
Any relevant financial relationships? No

I agree to comply with the American Public Health Association Conflict of Interest and Commercial Support Guidelines, and to disclose to the participants any off-label or experimental uses of a commercial product or service discussed in my presentation.

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