Accreditation Process
The NCLHD Accreditation process involves three key steps: the completion of the Health Department Self-Assessment Instrument (HDSAI), a Site Visit and adjudication by the NCLHD Accreditation Board. The resources in this section provide details on each step of this process.
To satisfy accreditation requirements, health departments must meet a minimum number of activities with each standard and substandard, as defined in 10A NCAC 38B
Accreditation scoring Requirements
| Standard | Minimum Requirement |
Total Number of Activities |
|---|---|---|
| Assessment | 26 | 29 |
| Policy Development | 23 | 26 |
| Assurance | 34 | 38 |
| Facilities and Administrative Services | 24 | 27 |
| Governance/Board of Health | 24 | 27 |
Accreditation Documents
The Health Department Self-Assessment materials along with all of the documents included in the 90-day notification letter can be found on this page. View Accreditation Documents.
Accreditation Process Flowchart
Accreditation is a four-year process. The Accreditation Process Flowchart outlines each step of the Accreditation process and includes links to key resources. View Flowchart.
Accreditation Schedule and Contact List
Learn when each health department goes through their accreditation cycle and find contact information. View Schedule and Contact List.
Vocabulary and Abbreviations
The vocabulary document contains definitions for common terms used in the Accreditation Program as well as commonly used abbreviations. View Vocabulary.
New to Accreditation
Anyone who is new to the NCLHD Accreditation process can visit this page to learn how to get started. View New to Accreditation.