REHS/RS || 100% Valid Answers.
The mission of public health correct answers Fulfilling society's interest in assuring
conditions in which people can be healthy.
The aim of public health correct answers Is to generate public interest in health by applying
scientific and technical knowledge to prevent disease and promote health as an organized
community of professionals.
The core functions of public health agencies at all levels of government. correct answers
Assessment, policy development and assurance.
Who (and when) developed the framework for what is known as the 10 essentials Public
Health Services? correct answers The Core Public Health Functions steering committee
What are the 10 Essential Public Health Services? correct answers monitor health
diagnose and investigate
inform, educate and empower
mobilize community parternships
develop policies and plans
enforce laws and regulations
link people to needed personal health services
assure a competent workforce
evaluate
research
Which ES are tied to assessment? correct answers Monitor Health
Diagnose and investigate
Which ES are tied to policy development? correct answers Inform, educate, empower
Mobilize community partnerships
Develop policies
Which ES are tied to assurance? correct answers Enforce laws
link to/provide care
assure competent workforce
evaluate
Which ES is tied to system management? correct answers Research
Objectives in public and private health practices. correct answers health maintenance
prevention and treatment of disease
What factors drive EHS decision making? correct answers Crises
emerging public health risks
concerns of organized interest groups
economics
prevailing social and political conditions
,Three forces that help shape the future of the EH profession. correct answers Climate change
and resulting ecosystem changes and natural disasters
Population growth and the global rise in standard of living resulting in faster deterioration of
the natural environment
Novel or pharmaceutical-resistant pathogens
A human's first line of defense against disease. correct answers Environmental management
What relationship is the RS/REHS responsible for? correct answers The relationship of the
environment to the public's health.
What is the essence of environmental health? correct answers The anticipation, recognition,
evaluation and control (AREC) of hazards that can affect human health.
How does a RS/REHS advance the public's health? correct answers Weighing the
complexities of social and economic factors, regulatory and legal considerations, and resolve
problems in a meaningful manner.
What are the key steps in ensuring that compliance with the laws, codes and policies occurs?
correct answers Plan reviews and the issuance of permits and licenses to consumers and
commercial establishments.
Roles and responsibilities of the REHS/RS correct answers perform site assessments
interpret architectural plans and blueprints
inspect during construction to determine the degree of compliance
know the laws regulating permits and licenses
recommend necessary revisions for all plans
What are information collection tools that allow the REHS/RS to assess how well an
operation, procedure, installation or similar activity is currently performing compared with
established standards? correct answers Inspections/investigations
What are established standards? correct answers laws
regulations
codes
ordinances
guidelines
Inspections correct answers Typically done at the request of the operator or contractor
To fulfill permit or licensing requirements
In response to a complainant
As part of a survey tool
Investigations correct answers Drill down deeper in the process through reviewing
documents, interviewing staff or through collecting samples that are usually not taken on a
routine inspection.
What is demonstrated/relayed by the REHS/RS setting the example during inspections?
correct answers Demonstrated competency and relayed important EH and safety information
to the person in charge was well as employees.
, What activities effectively set priorities during an inspection? correct answers Establish an
open dialogue with the person in charge
In depth discussion on the facility's operations so it is understood what is being inspected.
Address any outstanding or previous recurring violations with the PIC
Conduct a quick walk through
Why are open ended questions essential? correct answers They promote dialogue, yield more
valuable insights and are not answered by a simple yes or no.
What is made more apparent if violations are pointed out during the inspection? correct
answers The importance of code interventions and violations related to protecting people and
the environment from risk factors. This is easily done if the PIC accompanies the inspector
throughout the inspection.
What is the result of communicating the public health rationale behind regulations? correct
answers The PIC is left with a clear understanding of why active managerial control of
environmental health issues must be fully integrated into the day-to-day operations of the
business.
What type of communication is conductive to risk based philosophy? correct answers open
dialogue
An effective risk based inspection is dependent on what? correct answers The inspector's
ability to maintain two way communication throughout the process of assessing behaviors,
processes and procedures that occur in the establishment.
Compliance and enforcement correct answers Essential elements of a regulatory program
Encompass all voluntary and regulatory enforcement actions taken to achieve compliance
with regulations.
Why is Regulatory followup needed? correct answers A lack of follow-up signals to the PIC
that the violation items noted during the inspection were not important.
Voluntary corrections by the PIC can include? correct answers on site corrections at the time
of inspection
risk control plans
remedial training
These can lead to long term compliance
Involuntary enforcement can include? correct answers Writing warning letters
reinspections
citations
administrative fines
hearings
permit suspensions
permit revocations
Compliance and enforcement intervention strategies fall into two categories. correct answers
those designed to achieve immediate on-site correction
The mission of public health correct answers Fulfilling society's interest in assuring
conditions in which people can be healthy.
The aim of public health correct answers Is to generate public interest in health by applying
scientific and technical knowledge to prevent disease and promote health as an organized
community of professionals.
The core functions of public health agencies at all levels of government. correct answers
Assessment, policy development and assurance.
Who (and when) developed the framework for what is known as the 10 essentials Public
Health Services? correct answers The Core Public Health Functions steering committee
What are the 10 Essential Public Health Services? correct answers monitor health
diagnose and investigate
inform, educate and empower
mobilize community parternships
develop policies and plans
enforce laws and regulations
link people to needed personal health services
assure a competent workforce
evaluate
research
Which ES are tied to assessment? correct answers Monitor Health
Diagnose and investigate
Which ES are tied to policy development? correct answers Inform, educate, empower
Mobilize community partnerships
Develop policies
Which ES are tied to assurance? correct answers Enforce laws
link to/provide care
assure competent workforce
evaluate
Which ES is tied to system management? correct answers Research
Objectives in public and private health practices. correct answers health maintenance
prevention and treatment of disease
What factors drive EHS decision making? correct answers Crises
emerging public health risks
concerns of organized interest groups
economics
prevailing social and political conditions
,Three forces that help shape the future of the EH profession. correct answers Climate change
and resulting ecosystem changes and natural disasters
Population growth and the global rise in standard of living resulting in faster deterioration of
the natural environment
Novel or pharmaceutical-resistant pathogens
A human's first line of defense against disease. correct answers Environmental management
What relationship is the RS/REHS responsible for? correct answers The relationship of the
environment to the public's health.
What is the essence of environmental health? correct answers The anticipation, recognition,
evaluation and control (AREC) of hazards that can affect human health.
How does a RS/REHS advance the public's health? correct answers Weighing the
complexities of social and economic factors, regulatory and legal considerations, and resolve
problems in a meaningful manner.
What are the key steps in ensuring that compliance with the laws, codes and policies occurs?
correct answers Plan reviews and the issuance of permits and licenses to consumers and
commercial establishments.
Roles and responsibilities of the REHS/RS correct answers perform site assessments
interpret architectural plans and blueprints
inspect during construction to determine the degree of compliance
know the laws regulating permits and licenses
recommend necessary revisions for all plans
What are information collection tools that allow the REHS/RS to assess how well an
operation, procedure, installation or similar activity is currently performing compared with
established standards? correct answers Inspections/investigations
What are established standards? correct answers laws
regulations
codes
ordinances
guidelines
Inspections correct answers Typically done at the request of the operator or contractor
To fulfill permit or licensing requirements
In response to a complainant
As part of a survey tool
Investigations correct answers Drill down deeper in the process through reviewing
documents, interviewing staff or through collecting samples that are usually not taken on a
routine inspection.
What is demonstrated/relayed by the REHS/RS setting the example during inspections?
correct answers Demonstrated competency and relayed important EH and safety information
to the person in charge was well as employees.
, What activities effectively set priorities during an inspection? correct answers Establish an
open dialogue with the person in charge
In depth discussion on the facility's operations so it is understood what is being inspected.
Address any outstanding or previous recurring violations with the PIC
Conduct a quick walk through
Why are open ended questions essential? correct answers They promote dialogue, yield more
valuable insights and are not answered by a simple yes or no.
What is made more apparent if violations are pointed out during the inspection? correct
answers The importance of code interventions and violations related to protecting people and
the environment from risk factors. This is easily done if the PIC accompanies the inspector
throughout the inspection.
What is the result of communicating the public health rationale behind regulations? correct
answers The PIC is left with a clear understanding of why active managerial control of
environmental health issues must be fully integrated into the day-to-day operations of the
business.
What type of communication is conductive to risk based philosophy? correct answers open
dialogue
An effective risk based inspection is dependent on what? correct answers The inspector's
ability to maintain two way communication throughout the process of assessing behaviors,
processes and procedures that occur in the establishment.
Compliance and enforcement correct answers Essential elements of a regulatory program
Encompass all voluntary and regulatory enforcement actions taken to achieve compliance
with regulations.
Why is Regulatory followup needed? correct answers A lack of follow-up signals to the PIC
that the violation items noted during the inspection were not important.
Voluntary corrections by the PIC can include? correct answers on site corrections at the time
of inspection
risk control plans
remedial training
These can lead to long term compliance
Involuntary enforcement can include? correct answers Writing warning letters
reinspections
citations
administrative fines
hearings
permit suspensions
permit revocations
Compliance and enforcement intervention strategies fall into two categories. correct answers
those designed to achieve immediate on-site correction
