Accreditation
Advancing public health quality and performance
MICH accreditation standards build on the evidence and experience-based package of essential governmental public health capabilities and services identified in Missouri's Foundational Public Health Services (MO FPHS) model.
The standards encompass the principles
of Public Health 3.0 as defined by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.
They also reflect the 10 Essential Public Health Services framework developed in 1994 and updated in 2020 by the Public Health National Center for Innovations (PHNCI) and the de Beaumont Foundation. The framework provides a roadmap of goals for carrying out the mission of public health
Accreditation formally recognizes your good work!
Share the Case for Accreditation with your Board or Commissioners to gain support for your accreditation journey.
Accreditation Fees
Fees
$ 3,600 Application Fee
$ 5,400 Accreditation Fee
$ 1,500 Reaccreditation Extension Fee
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Upon application, LPHAs receive support from an MICH liaison. Prerequisites should be submitted to MICH for review. Once LPHAs complete the Standards Workbook and submit all documents through the MICH Dropbox, the accreditation fee is payable to cover expenses for the MICH liaison, review process, and site visit.
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Refunds
If reviewers determine submitted documentation does not meet MICH standards, the site visit will be canceled and 50% of the accreditation fee will be refunded to the LPHA. LPHAs will also be refunded 50% of their accreditation fee if they withdraw their application prior to 7 days before their scheduled site visit.
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Reaccreditation Extension
LPHAs may request an extension of up to 60 days for extenuating circumstances that prevent them from meeting the reaccreditation deadline. A letter should be emailed to the Executive Board of MICH explaining the circumstances for the extension request.
Accreditation Process
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Pre-Application
The LPHA commits to pursue MICH accreditation and garners support from staff, leadership, and partners. The LPHA assigns an accreditation coordinator and completes pre-requisite documentation such as a Community Health Assessment and Improvement Plan, Agency Strategic Plan, and Quality Improvement Plan.
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Document Submission
LPHA applicants carefully select and submit documents that demonstrate how their agency meets MICH accreditation standards and measures. Most measures require two examples, preferably from different programs. Agency staff are encouraged to participate in the selection of documents.
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Determination
The Accreditation Council reviews the applicant's Standards Workbook score sheet and the reviewers' Feedback Report to form a recommendation to the MICH Board of Directors. Within 45 days, LPHAs will receive notification that they are accredited, conditionally accredited, or not accredited.
Accreditation Standards
Accreditation Standards
Accreditation Standards
Accreditation Standards
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