Alaska Public Health Improvement Process

APHIP is a planning process implemented to develop a better understanding of Alaska's public health system and infrastructure, to identify weaknesses in the system, and to set goals and develop strategies for strengthening the state's public health infrastructure. This process was supported by a grant from the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation from April 1997-March 1999. It resulted in a successful application to the Foundation for subsequent implementation funds to support creation of an Alaska Public Health Information System, to lead a national initiative to modernize state public health law, and to participate in a national initiative to promote performance management in public health. Other goals identified through the public health improvement process, such as assurance of a well trained, competent public health workforce, are also currently being addressed by a number of public health system partners. For documents pertaining to APHIP, please check the APHIP publications archive.

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