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.