PUBH 6012 Review Questions with Correct Answers

PUBH 6012 Review Questions with Correct Answers What are the core functions of our public health system? - Answer-ASSESSMENT, POLICY DEVELOPMENT, ASSURANCE Assessment - Answer--monitor health -diagnose and investigate Policy development - Answer--inform, educate, empower -mobilize community partnerships -develop policies Assurance - Answer--enforce laws -link to and provide care -assure competent workforce -evaluate/maintain/quality review -research powers of federal government - Answer-■Ensure that all levels of gov have capabilities to provide essential PH services ■ Act when health threats may span multiple states/region/nation ■ Act where the solutions may be beyond the jurisdiction of individual states ■ Act to assist states when they lack expertise/resources in an emergency ■ Facilitate the formulation of PH goals power of the states - Answer-■ States retain primary responsibility under the constitution ■ State governments primarily responsible for public health, regulation of insurance business, and provider licensing power of the local governments - Answer-■ (1 of 2 models): "the home rule" or "local autonomy" model is delegated from the state to local health dept. *independent model* ● Autonomy in setting structure and function and raises its own funding ■ (2nd model): local health departments can be viewed as a "branch office" of the state, with little or *no independent authority* or funding ■ Authority and responsibility (at least) similar to the state: ● Immunizations ● Communicable disease surveillance and control; investigating outbreaks; treatment ● inspecting/licensing restaurants ● Environmental health surveillance ● Coordination of public health screening programs ● Public health preparedness and response to disasters