Chapter 2: Organzatiins That Help Shape Community And Public Flashcards

1
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Only in the past ____ years have communities taken explicit actions to deal aggressively with health issues continuously z

A

100 years

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2
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What three classifications based on funding sources, responsibilities, and organizational sources?

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Government
Quasi-governmental
Nongovernmental

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3
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Governmental health exist at what four levels?

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International
National
State
Local

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4
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Describe world health organization

A

Headquartered in Geneva Switzerland

6 regional offices around the world

Not oldest world heath related international agency, but largest

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5
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Organization of WHO?

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Membership open to any nation that has ratified constitution and receives majority vote world heath assembly.

194 member states

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6
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Mission of WHO?

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Attainment of highest possible level of health by all peoples.Triple billion target.

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7
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Most notable work by WHO?

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Helping to eradicate smallpox

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8
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Who finances The Who?

A

The member nations

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9
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What is the primary national health agency?

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Department of health and human services (HHS)

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10
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Other federal agencies that contribute to health?

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Department of agriculture,EPA, OSHS, and DHS

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Who appoints the secretary of health and human services?

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Appointed by president ; member of cabinet

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12
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DHHS is organized into __ operation agencies, ___ regional offices.

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11
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13
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List DHHS agencies.

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Administration for children and families

Administration for community living

Agency for healthcare research and quality

Agency for toxic substance and disease registry

Centers for disease control and prevention

Food and drug administration

Centers for Medicare and Medicaid services

Health resources and services administration

Indian health services

National institutes of health

Substance abuse and mental health service administration

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14
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Who appoints the medical director of the state?

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State Governor

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15
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Example of quasi-governmental health organizations?

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American Red Cross

National Academy of Sciences

National science foundation

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16
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Describe American Red Cross?

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Provide relief to victims of natural disasters

Serves as a liaison for service member family’s

Blood drives

Community volunteer services