Which of the following best describes why local, state, and federal governmental agencies have started to cooperate and collaborate more closely in the last few years?
a. Increased administrative pressures to demonstrat
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Which of the following best describes why local, state, and federal governmental agencies have started to cooperate and collaborate more closely in the last few years?
a. Increased administrative pressures to demonstrate outcomes
b. Increased focus on emergency preparedness and response
c. Increased taxpayers' complaints and general unhappiness
d. Increased pressure to decrease overlap in services - Answer>>> b. Increased focus on emergency preparedness and response
Since the tragedy of September 11, 2001, health departments have increasingly focused on emergency preparedness and response. In case of an emergency event, state and local health departments in the affected area will be expected to collect data and accurately report the situation, to respond appropriately to any type of emergency, and to ensure the safety of the residents of the immediate area, while protecting those just outside the danger zone. This goal—to enable public health agencies to anticipate, prepare for, recognize, and respond to terrorist threats or natural disasters—has required an unprecedented level of interstate and federal-local planning and cooperation among these agencies.
A nurse is determining which health care services must be offered at a local public health clinic. Which factor is most important for the nurse to consider?
a. Data available from the most recent community assessment
b. Suggestions from community members about what is needed
c. Recommendations from Healthy People 2020
d. Services mandated by the state government - Answer>>> d. Services mandated by the state government
At the local level, health departments provide care that is mandated by state and federal regulations. Data available from the most recent community assessment, suggestions from community members about need, and recommendations from Healthy People 2020 could all be used. However, funding for these types of programs may not be available. The services that are mandated by the state government will be funded and allow the clinic to be able to provide these services.
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