CDC Train Exam! Questions with 100% Correct Answers
Key Steps - Answer-1) identify the problem or issue
2) identify an appropriate policy solution
- identify & describe policy options
- assess policy options
- prioritize policy solutions
3) develop a strategy for furthering adoption of a policy solution
CDC's role - Answer-1) identify + describe policy options for PH problems
2) economic + budgetary impacts
3) identify EB policy solutions + gaps in evidence
Can the CDC lobby at the federal, state, and local level? - Answer-no
STEP 1: identify the problem or issue - Answer-1) clearly identify problem/issue
2) synthesize data
- burden (# people affected)
- frequency
- severity
- scope (outcomes)
3) Be specific, look at:
- contributing risk factors in literature
4) frame problem to illuminate possible policy solutions
STEP 2A: Identify and describe policy options - Answer-1) Identify
- research policy options by: literature review, surveying best practices, environmental scan
- include alternate and opposing POVs
, - include maintaining status quo
2) Describe
- describe each policy option:
^ process + structure
^ health impact, feasibility, economic + budgetary impact
STEP 2B: Assess Policy Options - Answer-1) use table to rate policy options
(https://www.cdc.gov/policy/analysis/process/docs/Table1.pdf)
- for each criterion: write concerns about amount or quality of data
2) Use another table to assess each option independently against criteria
(https://www.cdc.gov/policy/analysis/process/docs/Table2.pdf)
- can have "no policy change"
- grounded in evidence, but subjective
STEP 2C: prioritize policy options - Answer-from rating assigned in 2B, evaluate policy
alternatives against each other + prioritize policy options
STEP 3: Develop a strategy for furthering adoption of the policy solution - Answer-1)
Clarifying operational issues
- how policy will operate + steps for implementation
- identify considerations + assistance from those who will adopt policy
(jurisdiction + info needs)
2) sharing information
- key stakeholders
- state, tribal, local and territorial governments
- federal agencies
-community based organizations
-decision makers
Key Steps - Answer-1) identify the problem or issue
2) identify an appropriate policy solution
- identify & describe policy options
- assess policy options
- prioritize policy solutions
3) develop a strategy for furthering adoption of a policy solution
CDC's role - Answer-1) identify + describe policy options for PH problems
2) economic + budgetary impacts
3) identify EB policy solutions + gaps in evidence
Can the CDC lobby at the federal, state, and local level? - Answer-no
STEP 1: identify the problem or issue - Answer-1) clearly identify problem/issue
2) synthesize data
- burden (# people affected)
- frequency
- severity
- scope (outcomes)
3) Be specific, look at:
- contributing risk factors in literature
4) frame problem to illuminate possible policy solutions
STEP 2A: Identify and describe policy options - Answer-1) Identify
- research policy options by: literature review, surveying best practices, environmental scan
- include alternate and opposing POVs
, - include maintaining status quo
2) Describe
- describe each policy option:
^ process + structure
^ health impact, feasibility, economic + budgetary impact
STEP 2B: Assess Policy Options - Answer-1) use table to rate policy options
(https://www.cdc.gov/policy/analysis/process/docs/Table1.pdf)
- for each criterion: write concerns about amount or quality of data
2) Use another table to assess each option independently against criteria
(https://www.cdc.gov/policy/analysis/process/docs/Table2.pdf)
- can have "no policy change"
- grounded in evidence, but subjective
STEP 2C: prioritize policy options - Answer-from rating assigned in 2B, evaluate policy
alternatives against each other + prioritize policy options
STEP 3: Develop a strategy for furthering adoption of the policy solution - Answer-1)
Clarifying operational issues
- how policy will operate + steps for implementation
- identify considerations + assistance from those who will adopt policy
(jurisdiction + info needs)
2) sharing information
- key stakeholders
- state, tribal, local and territorial governments
- federal agencies
-community based organizations
-decision makers
