NURS 415 Exam 2 (A+ GRADED)

What is a gov health agency? correct answers -agency funded by tax dollars top down funding correct answers money comes from the federal or state level to the local level what is WHO and what does it do? correct answers international health organization goal: all people achieve highest possible level of health what federal department in the US us the principal agency for protecting health? correct answers SECRETARY OF HEALTH state health agencies correct answers -purpose is to promote, protect, and maintain the health and welfare of their citizens -usually headed by a medical director that is appointed by the governor: commissioner department for public health Kentucky -can establish health regulations, serve as conduits for federal funds aimed at local health departments, have lab services available for local health departments local health departments correct answers -responsibility of city or county gov -state mandated services provided locally: restaurants, public buildings, etc. Quasi gov health organizations correct answers -some official health responsibilities; operates more like vol health organizations -operate independently of gov supervision -some funding and work from government -AMERICAN RED CROSS non-gov health agencies correct answers -funded by private donations or membership dues -arose due to unmet health need -operate free from gov interference -meet specific IRS guidelines with tax status -vol, professional, religious, social, service, etc. Vol health agencies correct answers -four basic objectives: raise money, provide education to public, provide services to those afflicted, advocacy -march of dimes, AHA service, social, religious organizations correct answers -may or may not have health as primary mission but make but significant contributions (shriners, elks, FOP) -contribution of religious groups to community health is substantial (food banks, shelters, donate) corporate involvement in community correct answers -biggest roles is providing health care benefits