Exam 1 - Agencies Flashcards
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
a federal agency that conducts and supports health promotion, prevention and preparedness activities in the United States, with the goal of improving overall public health.
Administration for Community Living (ACL)
A federal agency that is responsible for increasing access to community support, while focusing attention and resources on the unique need of older Americans and people with disabilities across the lifespan.
Agency for Toxic Substance and Disease Registry (ATSDR)
Federal agency that determines human health effects associated with toxic exposures, preventing continued exposures, and mitigating associated human health risks
National Institutes of Health (NIH)
Primary federal agency for research toward preventing and curing disease world wide. Has 27 institutes under them
The Health Resources and Service Administration (HRSA)
Primary federal agency for improving access to healthcare services for those who are uninsured, isolated, or medically vulnerable.
Indian Health Service (IHS)
To raise the physical, mental, social, and spiritual health of American Indians and Alaska Natives to the highest level.
The Substance Abuse and Metal Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)
The main federal agency for improving access to quality substance abuse and mental health services in the U.S. by working with state, community, and private organizations
U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Responsible for ensuring that food, human and animal products, biological products, medical devices, cosmetics, and electronic products is safe.
Also makes sure that consumers are well informed
Responsible for making medicine and food more effective, safer, and affordable.
The Administration for Children and Families (ACF)
Responsible for federal programs that promote the economic and social well-being of families, children, individuals, and communities.
Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services
- To provide policy, funding, and oversight to the elderly and poor health care programs.
- Partial purpose was to provide innovative payment and service delivery models to reduce program expenditures while preserving or enhancing the quality of care
Occupational Safety and health Administration (OSHA)
Established to govern workplace environments to ensure that employees have a safe and healthy environment.
Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)
Exists under Department of Homeland Security and is responsible for managing catastrophic events.
Department of Homeland Security (DHS)
Coordinating efforts at all government levels to ensure emergency preparedness
Office of the Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response (ASPR)
Focuses on preparedness planning and response; building federal emergency medical operational capabilities; countermeasures research, advance development, and procurement.
