Risk and Risk Communication

Question 1

What questions are asked in a health assessment?

Answer 1

Dependent on the type of health risk.

- What is the health risk that the community will be affected by exposure to specific agent(s) from a fixed site?

Question 2

Focus of assessment?

Answer 2

Identify potential problems and provide solutions

Question 3

Steps in a health assessment?

Answer 3

1. Background
2. Community health concerns
3. Environmental contamination
4. Exposure pathway analysis
5. Public health implications
6. Conclusions and recommendations

Question 4

Steps in doing an investigation?

Answer 4

LISTEN and PLAN

Question 5

Guidelines for effective communication?

Answer 5

1. Communicate with sensitivity and respect
2. Communicate clearly with accuracy
   - Use plain English
   - Put yourself in their shoes, would you believe the msg? (K.I.S.S)