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Oneida County health staff receive positive preliminary reaccreditation report
Summary
Staff reported a preliminary accreditation report with positive findings after a site visit completed ahead of schedule; a final accreditation decision is expected at the Board's May meeting and members Hess and Crump participated in the site visit process.
Linda Conlon told the Oneida County Board of Health Committee on April 14 that the department received a preliminary reaccreditation report that reflects positive results.
Conlon said the site visit was completed ahead of schedule, that the site visit team and Oneida County Health Department had a productive discussion, and that the preliminary report is strong though it identifies a couple of areas for continued improvement. She said a final accreditation decision is expected at the May meeting.
Chair Dan Hess and Vice Chair William "Casey" Crump participated in the site visit process on behalf of the board. Conlon emphasized that accreditation focuses on meeting standards and supporting ongoing quality improvement, and that achieving accreditation reflects a high level of performance across public health functions.
