Mission

The Institute fosters collaboration, innovation, and action. We work alongside public health practitioners to apply and manage information systems strategically and effectively. The Institute acts as a resource for public health practitioners and supports their goal of improving community health. Institute efforts include educating stakeholders, informing policy, and conducting research on the appropriate use of public health information systems. These efforts combine to improve the performance of the public health system.

The Public Health Informatics Institute is a program of the Task Force for Child Survival and Development, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. The mission of the Task Force is to help public and private organizations promote health and human development by building coalitions, forging consensus, and leveraging scarce resources.

Our Values

The Institute staff has defined a set of values that guide our work, define our workplace culture, and help define our relationships in the network of public health. We value:

HONESTY AND INTEGRITY - We seek to earn and preserve the trust of those we serve and be candid and transparent in reporting both our successes and failures. We will share the results of our work with our partners and stakeholders in order to expand their understanding and inspire dialogue.

CUSTOMER FOCUS - We seek to carry out our mission and conduct all activities mindful of our customers and partners, including providing timely and relevant materials for the public health informatics community. We strive to stay informed about our customer needs and our collective interest in improving public health information systems.

QUALITY - We strive continuously to create quality products that demonstrate the relevance and usefulness of our work. We integrate evidence-based research, incorporate a broad range of experience, and solicit input from our public health colleagues.

TEAMWORK AND COLLABORATION - We demonstrate our belief in our mission through our collaborative approach as we develop our internal teams and build external partnerships. We approach our work with a positive attitude and we value the range of experience and insight that collaborative efforts bring to the fore.