DOH-Franklin honored
as “Public Health Ready”
Apalachicola,
FL–
The Florida Department of Health in Franklin County (DOH-Franklin) has been
recognized by the National Association of County and City Health Officials
(NACCHO) for its ability to plan for, respond to and recover from public health
emergencies. DOH-Franklin demonstrated these capabilities by meeting the
comprehensive preparedness benchmarks required by Project Public Health Ready
(PPHR), a unique partnership between NACCHO and the Centers for Disease Control
and Prevention. DOH-Franklin joins more than 400 local health departments,
across the country, including DOH-Gulf here in Florida, that have been
distinguished for excellence in preparedness through PPHR, either individually
or as part of a region.
“We are proud to have
been recognized by Project Public Health Ready for our high level of
preparedness,” said Marsha Lindeman, Administrator for the Florida Department
of Health in Franklin and Gulf counties. “I believe this honor is exceedingly
well-deserved, as it reflects the tremendous effort, dedication, creativity and
cooperation of our entire team of experts. We will continue to improve our
ability to quickly and effectively respond to any public health crisis in
Franklin County.”
PPHR recognition
confirms that DOH-Franklin has a thorough and coordinated emergency response
plan in place and staff has the training to protect the health of the community
during an emergency. Local health departments recognized by PPHR undergo a
rigorous evaluation by peer review to assess their ability to meet a set of
national standards for public health preparedness. These standards align with
federal government requirements and other national best practices. PPHR
recognition also requires health departments to collaborate with their state,
local, and community partners to develop plans that account for all the
residents in their jurisdictions.
“When disaster
strikes, it affects local communities, and local health departments are a
critical part of any first response to disease outbreaks, emergencies and acts
of terrorism,” said Dr. LaMar Hasbrouck, NACCHO Executive Director. “NACCHO
commends DOH-Franklin for being a model of public health emergency
preparedness.”
NACCHO, the voice of
the 2,800 local health departments across the country, provides resources to
help local health department leaders develop public health policies and
programs to ensure communities have access to vital programs and services that
people need to keep them protected from disease and disaster. Its mission is to
be a leader, partner, catalyst, and voice for local health departments in order
to ensure the conditions that promote health and equity, combat disease, and
improve the quality and length of all lives.
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