REHS/RS (questions and answers) A+
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The mission of public health - correct answer ✔✔Fulfilling society's interest in
assuring conditions in which people can be healthy.
The aim of public health - correct answer ✔✔Is to generate public interest in
health by applying scientific and technical knowledge to prevent disease and
promote health as an organized community of professionals.
The core functions of public health agencies at all levels of government. - correct
answer ✔✔Assessment, policy development and assurance.
Who (and when) developed the framework for what is known as the 10 essentials
Public Health Services? - correct answer ✔✔The Core Public Health Functions
steering committee
What are the 10 Essential Public Health Services? - correct answer ✔✔monitor
health
diagnose and investigate
inform, educate and empower
mobilize community parternships
develop policies and plans
enforce laws and regulations
,link people to needed personal health services
assure a competent workforce
evaluate
research
Which ES are tied to assessment? - correct answer ✔✔Monitor Health
Diagnose and investigate
Which ES are tied to policy development? - correct answer ✔✔Inform, educate,
empower
Mobilize community partnerships
Develop policies
Which ES are tied to assurance? - correct answer ✔✔Enforce laws
link to/provide care
assure competent workforce
evaluate
Which ES is tied to system management? - correct answer ✔✔Research
Objectives in public and private health practices. - correct answer ✔✔health
maintenance
prevention and treatment of disease
,What factors drive EHS decision making? - correct answer ✔✔Crises
emerging public health risks
concerns of organized interest groups
economics
prevailing social and political conditions
Three forces that help shape the future of the EH profession. - correct answer
✔✔Climate change and resulting ecosystem changes and natural disasters
Population growth and the global rise in standard of living resulting in faster
deterioration of the natural environment
Novel or pharmaceutical-resistant pathogens
A human's first line of defense against disease. - correct answer
✔✔Environmental management
What relationship is the RS/REHS responsible for? - correct answer ✔✔The
relationship of the environment to the public's health.
What is the essence of environmental health? - correct answer ✔✔The
anticipation, recognition, evaluation and control (AREC) of hazards that can affect
human health.
How does a RS/REHS advance the public's health? - correct answer ✔✔Weighing
the complexities of social and economic factors, regulatory and legal
considerations, and resolve problems in a meaningful manner.
, What are the key steps in ensuring that compliance with the laws, codes and
policies occurs? - correct answer ✔✔Plan reviews and the issuance of permits and
licenses to consumers and commercial establishments.
Roles and responsibilities of the REHS/RS - correct answer ✔✔perform site
assessments
interpret architectural plans and blueprints
inspect during construction to determine the degree of compliance
know the laws regulating permits and licenses
recommend necessary revisions for all plans
What are information collection tools that allow the REHS/RS to assess how well
an operation, procedure, installation or similar activity is currently performing
compared with established standards? - correct answer
✔✔Inspections/investigations
What are established standards? - correct answer ✔✔laws
regulations
codes
ordinances
guidelines
Inspections - correct answer ✔✔Typically done at the request of the operator or
contractor
To fulfill permit or licensing requirements
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The mission of public health - correct answer ✔✔Fulfilling society's interest in
assuring conditions in which people can be healthy.
The aim of public health - correct answer ✔✔Is to generate public interest in
health by applying scientific and technical knowledge to prevent disease and
promote health as an organized community of professionals.
The core functions of public health agencies at all levels of government. - correct
answer ✔✔Assessment, policy development and assurance.
Who (and when) developed the framework for what is known as the 10 essentials
Public Health Services? - correct answer ✔✔The Core Public Health Functions
steering committee
What are the 10 Essential Public Health Services? - correct answer ✔✔monitor
health
diagnose and investigate
inform, educate and empower
mobilize community parternships
develop policies and plans
enforce laws and regulations
,link people to needed personal health services
assure a competent workforce
evaluate
research
Which ES are tied to assessment? - correct answer ✔✔Monitor Health
Diagnose and investigate
Which ES are tied to policy development? - correct answer ✔✔Inform, educate,
empower
Mobilize community partnerships
Develop policies
Which ES are tied to assurance? - correct answer ✔✔Enforce laws
link to/provide care
assure competent workforce
evaluate
Which ES is tied to system management? - correct answer ✔✔Research
Objectives in public and private health practices. - correct answer ✔✔health
maintenance
prevention and treatment of disease
,What factors drive EHS decision making? - correct answer ✔✔Crises
emerging public health risks
concerns of organized interest groups
economics
prevailing social and political conditions
Three forces that help shape the future of the EH profession. - correct answer
✔✔Climate change and resulting ecosystem changes and natural disasters
Population growth and the global rise in standard of living resulting in faster
deterioration of the natural environment
Novel or pharmaceutical-resistant pathogens
A human's first line of defense against disease. - correct answer
✔✔Environmental management
What relationship is the RS/REHS responsible for? - correct answer ✔✔The
relationship of the environment to the public's health.
What is the essence of environmental health? - correct answer ✔✔The
anticipation, recognition, evaluation and control (AREC) of hazards that can affect
human health.
How does a RS/REHS advance the public's health? - correct answer ✔✔Weighing
the complexities of social and economic factors, regulatory and legal
considerations, and resolve problems in a meaningful manner.
, What are the key steps in ensuring that compliance with the laws, codes and
policies occurs? - correct answer ✔✔Plan reviews and the issuance of permits and
licenses to consumers and commercial establishments.
Roles and responsibilities of the REHS/RS - correct answer ✔✔perform site
assessments
interpret architectural plans and blueprints
inspect during construction to determine the degree of compliance
know the laws regulating permits and licenses
recommend necessary revisions for all plans
What are information collection tools that allow the REHS/RS to assess how well
an operation, procedure, installation or similar activity is currently performing
compared with established standards? - correct answer
✔✔Inspections/investigations
What are established standards? - correct answer ✔✔laws
regulations
codes
ordinances
guidelines
Inspections - correct answer ✔✔Typically done at the request of the operator or
contractor
To fulfill permit or licensing requirements
