►ASSESS the health needs of community.
►INVESTIGATE the occurrence of health effects and hazards.
►IDENTIFY and analyze risks and other factors that contribute to specific health problems or concerns. |
►MONITOR health status to identify community health problems.
►DIAGNOSE and investigate health problems and concerns.
►INFORM, educate, and empower people about health issues. |
►ADVOCATE community support and identify resources.
►PRIORITIZE the community’s health needs.
►PLAN and develop policies and strategies to address priority needs. |
►MOBILIZE community partnerships.
►DEVELOP policies and rules that support health efforts.
►ENFORCE laws and regulations that protect health and the environment, and assure safety. |
►MANAGE resources and develop organizational structure.
►IMPLEMENT programs and services otherwise not available.
►EVALUATE programs and provide quality assurance.
►INFORM and educate the public. |
►LINK people to needed medical and mental health services.
►ASSURE a competent public health workforce.
►EVALUATE effectiveness, accessibility, and quality of health services.
►RESEARCH new insights and innovative solutions. |
