Public Health Exam 1
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1. what is "health?": the ability to function in the roles that they desire: physical, mental, social
2. WHO definition of health: Physical, mental, and social well-being, not just the absence of disease of
infirmity
3. what is public health?: the science and art of preventing disease, prolonging life and promoting health
through the organized efforts and informed choices of society, organizations, public and private, communities and
individuals
4. perspectives of public health: international, national, regional, local
5. what is cholera: An infectious disease of the small intestine caused by bacteria. Symptoms include: diarrhea,
vomiting, muscle cramps and severe dehydration.
6. what public health principles did Dr. Snow use in the cholera outbreak?: scientific
method
mapping
contact tracing
7. examples of governmental public health: -water is pure and safe to drink
-food supplies are fresh and void of disease
-population health is supported
8. The 3 core functions of governmental public health: 1. assessment
2. policy development
3. quality assurance
9. 10 essential public health services: 1. Monitor health
2. Diagnose and investigate
3. Inform, educate, and empower
4. Mobilize community partnerships
5. Develop policies
6. Enforce laws
7. Link to / Provide care
8. Assure a competent workforce
9. Evaluate
10. Research
10. what does a community health needs assessment do?: -aims to improve the popula-
tion's health, promote community resilience and reduce health inequities
-incorporates population stakeholders including community groups, government, healthcare systems, etc.
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-triangulates evidence from service providers and community members on services availability, accessibility, utilization,
experience
-reduces top-down approaches
11. why have community health needs and assets assessments: -develop an under-
standing of a community's health and needs, assets
-provide overview of local policy systems, and have room for improvement
-develop interventions to improve community health
12. How often must non-for-profit hospitals conduct a CHNA implementation
strategy?: Every 3 years
13. How often must accredited local health departments perform an assessment
and plan?: Every 5 years
14. CHNA hospital facility requirements: -define community it serves
-assess the health needs of that community
-solicit and take into account input from persons who represent broad interests of that community
-document CHNA in a written report
-make CHNA available to public
15. hospitals must take into account input from:: -members of medically underserved, low-in-
come, and minority populations or organizations
-hospitals may take into account input from a broad range of persons in or serving its community
16. implementation strategy: -must be a written plan and address each significant health needs
-describe how they plan to address the need
-describe any planned collaboration with other organizations
17. HHS: overseen by secretary of health and human services
surgeon general is a senior public health official within HHS
18. different decision-making strategies: emotional
past experience
logical
19. what is evidence?: the available body of facts or information indicating whether a belief of proposition is
true or valid
20. evidence-based medicine: the conscientious and judicious use if best evidence in making decisions
about the care of individual patients
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Study online at https://quizlet.com/_iwjlqk
1. what is "health?": the ability to function in the roles that they desire: physical, mental, social
2. WHO definition of health: Physical, mental, and social well-being, not just the absence of disease of
infirmity
3. what is public health?: the science and art of preventing disease, prolonging life and promoting health
through the organized efforts and informed choices of society, organizations, public and private, communities and
individuals
4. perspectives of public health: international, national, regional, local
5. what is cholera: An infectious disease of the small intestine caused by bacteria. Symptoms include: diarrhea,
vomiting, muscle cramps and severe dehydration.
6. what public health principles did Dr. Snow use in the cholera outbreak?: scientific
method
mapping
contact tracing
7. examples of governmental public health: -water is pure and safe to drink
-food supplies are fresh and void of disease
-population health is supported
8. The 3 core functions of governmental public health: 1. assessment
2. policy development
3. quality assurance
9. 10 essential public health services: 1. Monitor health
2. Diagnose and investigate
3. Inform, educate, and empower
4. Mobilize community partnerships
5. Develop policies
6. Enforce laws
7. Link to / Provide care
8. Assure a competent workforce
9. Evaluate
10. Research
10. what does a community health needs assessment do?: -aims to improve the popula-
tion's health, promote community resilience and reduce health inequities
-incorporates population stakeholders including community groups, government, healthcare systems, etc.
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, Public Health Exam 1
Study online at https://quizlet.com/_iwjlqk
-triangulates evidence from service providers and community members on services availability, accessibility, utilization,
experience
-reduces top-down approaches
11. why have community health needs and assets assessments: -develop an under-
standing of a community's health and needs, assets
-provide overview of local policy systems, and have room for improvement
-develop interventions to improve community health
12. How often must non-for-profit hospitals conduct a CHNA implementation
strategy?: Every 3 years
13. How often must accredited local health departments perform an assessment
and plan?: Every 5 years
14. CHNA hospital facility requirements: -define community it serves
-assess the health needs of that community
-solicit and take into account input from persons who represent broad interests of that community
-document CHNA in a written report
-make CHNA available to public
15. hospitals must take into account input from:: -members of medically underserved, low-in-
come, and minority populations or organizations
-hospitals may take into account input from a broad range of persons in or serving its community
16. implementation strategy: -must be a written plan and address each significant health needs
-describe how they plan to address the need
-describe any planned collaboration with other organizations
17. HHS: overseen by secretary of health and human services
surgeon general is a senior public health official within HHS
18. different decision-making strategies: emotional
past experience
logical
19. what is evidence?: the available body of facts or information indicating whether a belief of proposition is
true or valid
20. evidence-based medicine: the conscientious and judicious use if best evidence in making decisions
about the care of individual patients
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