Public Health Systems & Performance
The Office of Public Health Systems and Performance works through
collaboration and partnership to build capacity, improve performance and
strengthen North Dakota’s public health system. Along with the North
Dakota Department of Health, North Dakota's public health system
includes 28 local health departments and local health districts, tribal
governments and other partners who network to improve the health of the
population.
To achieve our vision of an effective and efficient
public health system in North Dakota, the department emphasizes
community health assessments, community health improvement plans,
strategic plans and continuous quality improvement.
The Office
of Public Health Systems and Performance:
- Provides leadership to strengthen communication and working
relationships within the state department of health and between the
department and system partners;
- Supports statewide assessment, planning and performance
improvement efforts;
- Provides technical assistance, training and consultation to the
state’s local public health units;
- Coordinates discussions to develop common policies between local
health units and the state department of health to assure the most
effective delivery of programs and services;
- Coordinates and facilitates the Local and State Executive
Committee;
- Administers and distributes state general funding to local
public health units;
- Provides technical assistance and information to strengthen
state and local performance management;
- Manages the department’s accreditation and performance
improvement efforts.
Contact:
Kelly Nagel
701.328.2372
kjnagel@nd.gov