Practice Improvement in Public Health

This explainer provides an overview of public health practice improvement, including definitions, principles, and examples. It aims to build a shared understanding and common expectations of improvement in public health practice, define the processes that encompass practice improvement, and identify the core principles for implementation. Our intention is to support public health colleagues in demonstrating practice improvement as a fundamental principle of public health. This document also aims to effectively communicate to both internal and external stakeholders the importance of continuously enhancing public health practice by highlighting the following key messages:

• Improving public health practice is a shared responsibility requiring collective efforts from all
  involved in delivering public health functions and services.
• Collaboration is essential to bring together diverse perspectives, expertise, and resources to
  address complex public health challenges.
• Participating in practice improvement initiatives, public health organisations can improve the
  quality, effectiveness, and efficiency of their programmes and services, ensuring they meet the
  evolving needs of the population they serve.