Describe at least one public health policy related to the public health agency where you have started, or plan to start, your practicum.

 

 

Infectious Disease Prevention Planning, Infection Prevention Surveillance, Annual Risk Assessment. This is to determine how many patient have been diagnosed with any infections and what plan of care is needed for infectious control.
Review the roles of public health and social service agencies in a community setting.
What is the importance of these roles in sustaining the health of the community? Use examples within your answer to support your statements. Keep in mind all postings should be substantive and well supported with examples, details, and evidence. One-word responses are not appropriate.

Describe at least one public health policy related to the public health agency where you have started, or plan to start, your practicum. What are potential policy issues, administrative concerns, research opportunities and funding mechanisms concerning this policy? Within your answer consider the following:
How has this policy’s issues and concerns affected the overall mission of your organization?

Are opportunities for public health research, which are related to this policy, supported by your organization?
How are the programs within your organization funded and would this policy affect this?
Justify your rationale with supportive evidence. Keep in mind all postings should be substantive and well supported with examples, details, and evidence. One-word responses are not appropriate.