Public health infrastructure
According to the most recent data, the number of public health workers employed in local, state, and federal health agencies in the United States has decreased since 2008. T/F
Examples of non-profit organizations include all of the following except:
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| community-based organizations.
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| international non-governmental organizations.
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| nationwide service organizations.
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| local health departments.
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Performance measurement in public health is best described as:
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| an action-oriented change management process to revise program strategy and tactics.
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| None of these options provides a good description of performance measurement.
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| a quantitative assessment of the work produced and the results achieved.
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| an analysis of the fiscal and workforce resources available to implement a project.
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Which of the following are advantages for a public health agency to work with a coalition to address a health issue? (Choose all that apply).
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| Facilitating communication and information across agencies and organizations
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| Helping staff from the agency understand problems and possible solutions from a broader perspective
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| Enabling the health department to bolster its reputation by taking credit for the work developed
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| Increasing efficiency by sharing work across multiple organizations
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The importance of public health infrastructure capacity, as measured by a comprehensive set of national health objectives, has been a priority in every iteration of Healthy People. T/F
