​The Florida Department of Health utilized results from the National Public Health Performance Standards (NPHPS) state public health system assessment to support its activities in developing a new State Health Improvement Plan (SHIP). The Florida Department of Health self-rated its activities related to delivering the ten Essential Public Health Services (EPHS) and identified system-wide strengths, challenges, and areas for improvement. Current activities by select EPHS include:

• Monitoring health status (EPHS 1)
• Investigating health problems (EPHS 2)
• Engaging in community redevelopment and partnerships (EPHS 4)
• Improving access to care for chronic disease (EPHS 7)
• Increasing workforce development through training, accreditation preparation, and HIT implementation (EPHS 8)

View the NPHPS Story From the Field - Florida Department of Health to learn more about their current public health activities.

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