Risk communication needs in a chemical event

2006 ◽  
Vol 4 (2) ◽  
pp. 37
Author(s):  
Janice S. Lee, PhD, MHS ◽  
Sharon L. Lee, PhD ◽  
Scott A. Damon, MAIA, CPH ◽  
Robert Geller, MD ◽  
Erik R. Janus, MS ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Risk Communication ◽  
Core Competencies ◽  
Local Health ◽  
Chemical Terrorism ◽  
Health Agencies ◽  
Public Health Officials ◽  
State And Local ◽  
Communication Needs ◽  
Chemical Event

In an effort to define the role of state and local health agencies in a chemical terrorism event and to share knowledge, materials, and resources, representatives from state, local, and federal agencies formed the Interstate Chemical Terrorism (ICT) workgroup in 2002.Working with the ICT workgroup, the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) funded a workshop effort to address the basic elements of risk communication (RC) needs in a chemical event. The primary goal of the workshop was to develop templates for chemical fact sheets destined for the general public and press, medical providers, public health officials, first responders, and impacted workers, as well as a list of core competencies and benchmarks. We summarize workshop discussion and outcomes.

An Evaluation of Syndromic Surveillance–Related Practices Among Selected State and Local Health Agencies

2020 ◽  
Vol Publish Ahead of Print ◽  
Author(s):  
Sebastian Romano ◽  
Hussain Yusuf ◽  
Cassandra Davis ◽  
Mathew J. Thomas ◽  
Violanda Grigorescu
Keyword(s):  
Syndromic Surveillance ◽  
Local Health ◽  
Health Agencies ◽  
State And Local

The Role of Public Health Agencies in Convening Partnerships and Collaborations to Respond to the Opioid Crisis

2019 ◽  
pp. 137-158
Author(s):  
Philicia Tucker ◽  
Michael R. Fraser
Keyword(s):  
Public Health ◽  
Performance Metrics ◽  
Opioid Use ◽  
Public Health Agencies ◽  
Roles And Responsibilities ◽  
Health Agencies ◽  
State And Local ◽  
And Performance ◽  
Goals And Objectives

This chapter presents the role that public health agencies play as leaders and/or conveners of partnerships and collaborations in responding to the opioid epidemic at the state and local levels. “Partnership” is defined as a continuum of relationships between two or more entities ranging from informal engagement around topics of interest to formal, structured memoranda of understanding or contracts that govern resource exchange, the various roles and responsibilities of the partners, and performance metrics or other accountability metrics. The work of partnerships around opioid use and addiction requires intentional engagement of a variety of groups, many of whom have not traditionally worked with public health agencies before. Examples of various partners and their roles in ending the crisis are presented. The chapter includes a discussion of what makes for successful partnerships and key considerations when engaging collaborators in developing shared goals and objectives.

PESTICIDES AND THE FOOD SUPPLY

1966 ◽  
Vol 29 (5) ◽  
pp. 148-155 ◽  
Author(s):  
L. A. Richardson ◽  
Milton J. Foter
Keyword(s):  
Pest Control ◽  
Federal State ◽  
Local Health ◽  
Human Beings ◽  
Health Agencies ◽  
Alternative Means ◽  
Calculated Risk ◽  
Empty Containers ◽  
State And Local ◽  
Chemical Pesticides

Summary The use of chemical pest control agents undoubtedly constitutes a calculated risk; nonetheless, the proper use of these agents results in benefits which, at the present time, far outweigh the known potential hazards. Considerable care must be exercised in the selection, storage, and use of pesticide chemicals and in the disposition of the empty containers. Since virtually all pesticides are more or less toxic to man and cumulative and potentiation characteristics are not well defined, regulation through registration and the establishment of residue tolerances is essential. Scientists recognize that the adequate production and preservation of food and fiber and the protection of human health require the use of chemical pesticides. Federal, state, and local health agencies and the food and chemical industries are striving through research and residue surveillance to show the effect of pesticides on human beings and to provide alternative means of pest control. Until these chemical agents are replaced by less toxic means of control, the use of pesticides will continue. As in any scientific venture, the benefit-hazard ratio in the use of pesticides may never be completely established, but we must act on the best available evidence.

scholarly journals Consumer Interest and Preferred Formats for Disclosure of Restaurant Inspection Results, Minnesota 2019

2019 ◽  
Vol 83 (4) ◽  
pp. 715-721
Author(s):  
MELANIE J. FIRESTONE ◽  
CRAIG W. HEDBERG
Keyword(s):  
Food Service ◽  
Public Access ◽  
Local Health ◽  
Health Departments ◽  
Local Health Departments ◽  
Consumer Interest ◽  
Public Health Agencies ◽  
Health Agencies ◽  
State And Local ◽  
Sanitary Conditions

ABSTRACT In recent years, numerous state and local health departments have developed systems to disclose restaurant inspection results to consumers. Public disclosure of restaurant inspection results can reduce transmission of foodborne illness by driving improvements in sanitary conditions. In Minnesota, restaurant inspection results are not readily accessible for consumers to use to make decisions about where to eat. The objective of this study was to assess the consumer interest among Minnesota adults in having better access to restaurant inspection results and to identify preferred formats for disseminating this information. We conducted a survey among 1,188 Minnesota residents aged 18 years or older at the 2019 Minnesota State Fair. Overall, 94.4% of respondents wanted better access to restaurants' inspection information. More than three-quarters (77.1%) of respondents stated that they would use this information to decide where to eat. Respondents wanted to see inspection results online (71.6%) and at restaurants (62.1%). Increasing public access to inspection results could reinforce efforts by public health agencies and food service operators to improve the safety of foods prepared away from home. HIGHLIGHTS

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