PUBH 201 - Exam 3 Actual questions and answers with 100% accuracy(VERIFIED BY PROFESSOR)

when two or more people get the same illness from the same contaminated food or drink

foodborne disease outbreak

four steps/ways to prevent foodborne illness

clean, separate, cook, chill

high risk individuals who are more susceptible to foodborne illnesses

pregnant women, children, elderly, immuno-compromised individuals

he used epidemiologic methods when examining the cholera outbreaks in 1854

John Snow

steps in identifying a foodborne outbreak

1- detecting unusual patterns

2- confirming outbreak

3- identifying source of outbreak

4- controlling the outbreak

occupation - investigates and describes the determinants and distribution of disease, disability, and other health outcomes in the population

epidemiologist

occupations - design, organize, implement, communicate, evaluate, and provide advice regarding programs and strategies deigned to support and modify health related behaviors of persons, families, organizations

health educators

is the degree to which individuals have the ability to find, understand, and use information and services to make health-related decisions and actions for themselves and other

Health literacy

highly sensitive job with primary duty to investigate cases of disease and contact tracing and provide counseling, and treatment

disease intervention specialist

occupation - promotes wellness by helping people adopt healthy behaviors by implementing programs and advocating for people who may have limited access to health and social services

community health worker

occupations - provide psychological support to individuals and the community

mental health counselors

workers who systematically apply information and computer science and technology to public health practice

information specialists

collects data on workplace environments and exposure

occupational health and safety specialists

workers who analyze and evaluate implications of alternative policies relating to public health and health care

policy analyst

occupation - develops procedures and designs systems to prevent people from getting sick or injured and to keep property from being damaged

health and safety engineers

technical occupations in the public health workforce

research assistants, medical/health aides, computer specialist, EMTs, dental technicians, etc

plans organizes, directs, controls, and coordinates public health policy, programs, and services

public health administration

examples of support services personnel

business support, attorney, clerical, accountant, facilities/operations, grants/contract specialist, quality improvement, human resources

typically serves as the health officer in public health administration

medical doctor/physicians

leadership/managerial positions in public health administration

public health agency directors, deputy directors, health services manager, health officer, program director

OSHA stands for

occupational safety and health administration

certification prepares individuals to respond to routine or emergency environmental situations and to provide education to their communities on environmental health concerns

REHS/RS (registered environmental health specialist/register sanitarian)

steps in the public health nursing process

1- assessment of populations healthcare needs

2- develop a plan for intervention with the community

3- implement the plan effectively, efficiently, and equitably

4- conduct evaluations yo determine the extent to which the interventions have an impact

described as essential knowledge, skills, and abilities that enable individuals to preform their job role effectively

core competencies

the core competencies for public health professionals

1- data analytics and assessment skills

2- policy development/program planning

3- communication skills

4- health equity skills

5- community partnership skills

6- public health sciences

7- management and finance skills

8 - leadership and system thinking skills