Essentials of Public Health Management

Featuring new expert contributing authors from across the country, this timely revision addresses all the important topics in the effective management of public health departments and agencies. Using a practical, nontheoretical approach, the book is ideal for the hands-on management of these complex organizations and their daily operations.The Third Edition has been thoroughly revised with new case studies as well as the following new chapters:• Chapter 2 Leadership and Governance • Chapter Public Health Performance Standards • Chapter 7 Continuous Quality Improvement • Chapter 8 Accreditation • Chapter 2 Social (Electronic) Media • Chapter 28 Starting a Health Board in the 2 st Century The text is accompanied by a complete package of instructor resources including a Transition Guide, Instructor's Manual, TestBank, and PowerPoint slides.