Module 4: Agencies, Associations, and Organizations Flashcards
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what are the three types of health agencies
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- governmental
- quasi-governmental
- nongovernmental
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what are the four types of governmental health agencies
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- international
- national
- state
- local
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what are the four types of nongovernmental agencies
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- voluntary organizations
- service, social, and religious organizations
- professional organizations
- philanthropic organizations
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describe governmental health agencies
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- have authority to do certain tasks
- managed by government officials
- some things they are required to do
- funded by taxes
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what did the government establish in 2010 that includes members from 13 different areas including transportation, education, homeland security, etc
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national prevention, health promotion, and public health council
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examples of polices created by the government to promote health
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- kaiser family foundation policy tracker
- ACA
- medicare and medicaid
- women, infant, and children (WIC)
- children’s health insurance program (CHIP)
- funding for federally qualified health centers
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who benefits from the children’s health insurance program (CHIP)
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medium income families
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what is one way the government helps promote health
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- grant and contracts
- financial assistance from federal agency
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how much money does the government give out every year for grants
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500 billion dollars
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what are grants given for at TAMU
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research
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example of international governmental health agency
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world health organization (WHO)
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what is the most widely recognized international health agency
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WHO
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how does a nation become a member of WHO
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- have a ratified constitution
- majority vote from world health assembly (194 member states)
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how many employees and offices does WHO have
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- 7000 employees
- 150 offices
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core functions of the WHO
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- technical assistance to countries
- international health standards
- guidance on health issues
- response to outbreaks
- promote and advocate for better health
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example of national governmental health agency
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department of health and human services
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what is the primary national health agency
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department of health and human services
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what is the annual budget for the department of health and human services
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1.3 trillion dollars
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who created the department for health and human services and when
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- secretary of health
- 1980s
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11 operation agencies of the department of health and human services
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- center for disease control and prevention (CDC)
- food and drug administration (FDA)
- national institutes of health (NIH)
- administration for children and families (ACF)
- administration for community living (ACL)
- agency for healthcare research and quality (AHRQ)
- agency for toxic substances and disease registry (ATSDR)
- center for medicare and medicaid (CMS)
- health resources and services administration (HRSA)
- indian health services (IHS)
- substance abuse and mental health services administration (SAMHSA)
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what does the center for disease control and prevention (CDC) do
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researches diseases
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what does the food and drug administration (FDA) do
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check quality and safety of foods and drugs
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what does the national institute of health (NIH) do
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funds medical research centers
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what does the administration for children and families (ACF) do
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sends children to school
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what does the administration for community living (ACL) do
conducts research on older adults
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what does the agency for healthcare research and quality (AHRQ) do
health research
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what does the agency for toxic substances and disease registry (ATSDR) do
clean environmental hazards
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what does the center for medicare and medicaid (CMA) do
provides medicare to those over 65 and medicaid to those with limited income/resources
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how much of the population does medicare and medicaid cover
34%
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what does the health resources and services administration (HRSA) do
provide health services for those with low income
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what does the indian health services (IHS) do
provide health services for native americans
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what does the substance abuse and mental health services administration (SAMHSA) do
research and create polices on substances
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how many regional offices are there in the department of health and human services and which region in TX in
- 10 regions
- TX in region 6
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where is the CDC headquarters
Atlanta, GA
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what is the department of agriculture and what does it do
- national governmental health agency
- dietary guidelines for america
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what is the department of education and what does it do
- national governmental health agency
- ensures no child is left behind
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example of state governmental health agency
state health department
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core functions of the state health department
- monitor health status
- diagnose and investigate health problems
- inform, educate, and empower people about health issues
- mobilize community partnerships
- develop policies and plans
- enforce laws and regulations
- link people to needed health services
- ensure competent public workforce
- evaluate effectiveness, quality, and accessibility of health services
- research new insight and innovation for health issues
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who is generally the head of the state health department
- medical doctor
- may or may not have experience in community or public health
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what is one issue with the leadership of state health departments
- political influence
- people appointed with little to no background in health
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how do state health departments support local health departments
give funding
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example of local governmental health agency
brazos county health department
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what are the mandated responsibilities of local health departments
- restaurant inspection
- building/transportation inspection
- detection/reporting of disease
- collection of vital statistics
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what are other non-mandated responsibilities of local health departments
- safety belt programs
- immunization clinics
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define quasi-governmental organizations
- have some official responsibilities but operate like voluntary health organizations
- some tasks through the government but independent of government supervision
- get funding from the government for certain responsibilities and private funding for others
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example of quasi-governmental agency
american red cross
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what are the government duties of the american red cross
- natural disaster relief
- liaison between armed forces and their families
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what are the non-governmental duties of the american red cross
- blood drives
- safety services
- youth services
- community volunteer services
- international services
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define voluntary health agencies
- nongovernmental
- created by citizens who feel a specific health need is not addressed by existing agencies
- based on disease, organ, or group
- national, state, or local level
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examples of voluntary health agencies
- March of Dimes
- American Heart Association
- American Cancer Society
- National Lung Institute
- American Diabetes Association
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basic objectives of voluntary health agencies
- raise money to fund programs and research
- educate professionals and the public
- provide service to those afflicted with disease
- advocate for policies, laws, and regulations
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define philanthropic foundations
- nongovernmental
- funds programs and research for prevention, control, and treatment of many diseases
- generally created with endowments (lots of money from one person)
- can carry out long term projects
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examples of philanthropic foundations
- Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation
- Robert Wood Johnson Foundation
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define service, social, and religious organizations
- nongovernmental
- not focused on health but make contributions to health-related causes and programs
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how can religious organizations be good for community healthcare workers
- provide space for blood drives
- sponsor food banks
- deliver health programs
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how can religious organizations be bad for community health workers
- protest sex education
- speak out against homosexuality
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define professional health organizations and agencies
- nongovernmental
- made of professionals in a respective field
- promote high standards of professional practice to improve health of society
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what are general benefits of professional health organizations
- continuing education opportunities
- annual conventions to share research
- peer-reviewed journals
- advocacy efforts related to members
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what is the largest public health association in america
american public health association (APHA)
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when and why was the american public health association (APHA) founded
- 1872
- combat yellow fever and other diseases
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how many current members are in the american public health association (APHA)
- 25,000
- composed of professionals and students
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who should join the american public health association (APHA)
- all majors
- anyone interested in health
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what does the american public health association (APHA) offer student members
- student assembly membership (8,000 students)
- scholarships
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when was the society for public health education (SOPHE) founded
1950
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is SOPHE national or international
international
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how many members in how many countries comprise the society for public health education (SOPHE)
- 4000 professionals
- 25 countries
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how many chapters are there for the society of public health education (SOPHE) and how many states/regions to they cover
24 chapters covering 33 states/regions
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who should join the society for public health education (SOPHE)
- anyone interested in health
- especially health education
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what does the society for public health education (SOPHE) offer for students
- scholarships
- communities of practice as students
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when was the american college health association (ACHA) founded
1920
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what is the membership breakdown of the american college health association (ACHA)
- higher education (1,100)
- individuals (3,000)
- non-profits
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what ways does the american college health association (ACHA) asses college health
- national college health assessment
- college faculty and staff health assessment
- healthy campus 2030
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who is the american college health association (ACHA) appropriate for
- physicians, physician assistants, nurses
- administrators
- health educators
- public health
- students
- those working with college students
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when was the american school health association (ASHA) founded
1927
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what is the membership of the american school health association (ASHA) comprised of
- individuals
- organizations
- schools/school districts
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what advocacy work does the american school health association (ASHA) do
- position statements
- school violence taskforce
- student health advocacy committee (SHAC)
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who is the american school health association (ASHA) appropriate for
- school health educators
- teachers
- nutritionists
- those wanting to work with children of adolescents in community/public health
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when was the national wellness institute (NWI) founded
1977
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what is the membership of the national wellness institute (NWI) comprised of
- individuals
- organizations
- students
- student chapters
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who is the national wellness institute (NWI) appropriate for
- health educators and public health professionals
- health care workers
- worksite health workers
- those interested in general wellness
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what certification does the national wellness institute (NWI) offer
certified wellness practitioner
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when was the american academy of health behaviors (AAHB) founded
1997
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how do you join the american academy of health behaviors (AAHB)
- elite club for researchers
- must be invited based on level of publication
- acceptance based on scholarly activity
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how many members does the american academy of health behaviors (AAHB) have
200
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how is the society of health and physical educators (SHAPE) different from the american school health association (ASHA)
SHAPE is more focused on physical activity than ASHA
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what is the membership of the society of health and physical educators (SHAPE) comprised of
- largest membership organization
- k-12 educators
- university faculty
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who is the society of health and physical educators (SHAPE) appropriate for
those interested in health and physical activity
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when and where was eta sigma gamma (ESG) founded
- 1967
- ball state university
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how many chapters and members of eta sigma gamma (ESG) are there
- 136 chapters
- 7,000 members
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is eta sigma gamma (ESG) national or chapter-based
both
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what are the benefits of eta sigma gamma (ESG) for students
- opportunity to publish in two journals
- opportunity to present at conferences
- engage in work related to your community
- provides travel funding
- scholarships
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requirements for joining a professional health association/organization
- some organizations have special membership requirements
- membership dues annually (student membership is cheaper)
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what are some benefits of joining a professional health organization
- work with professionals in your field and network
- learn more about the profession
- keep up to date on things happening within the profession
- advocacy alerts and updates
- exposed to current research
- present at meetings
- continuing education hours
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what is the national commission for health education credentialing
- not professional organization
- credentialing health education specialists
- CHES and MCHES
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when was the first CHES and MCHES exam given
- CHES: 1990
- MCHES: 2011
