Boards of Health

Structure and Function of Public Health:  This training is an introduction to the Structure and Function of Public Health in Georgia.  The topics covered include:

1. the definition of public health;
2. how the three core functions and ten essential services provide a framework for the public health system;
3. the organizational and functional structure of the public health system at the federal level;
4. the public health system in Georgia including organizational structure, leadership, and key programs;
5. the authority and relationships between key public health entities in Georgia; and 6) how your local community can utilize public health resources to address health issues.

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Roles and Responsibilities of Board of Health Members:  This training is an introduction to the Roles and Responsibilities of Board of Health Members.  The topics covered include:

1. who serves on the county board of health in Georgia;
2. county board of health management and operations;
3. primary functions of the county board of health; and
4. the ethical obligations of board membership.

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Advancing Policy and Advocacy for Community Health:  This training is an introduction to Advancing Policy and Advocacy for Community Health.  The topics covered include:

1. the role of the county board of health in working with the district health director on identifying the specific public health needs of the community;
2. the role of the county board of health in suggesting programs and/or services to meet the health needs of the population they represent;
3. the role of the county board of health in communicating with local decision makers to advocate for the support of public health’s essential services within the community; and
4. the value of using evidence-based stories to advocate for public health community resources.

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Financing Public Health in Georgia:  This training is an introduction to Financing Public Health in Georgia.  The topics covered include:

1. how local public health is funded in Georgia;
2. the return on investment from funded public health programs; and
3. the fiscal responsibilities of the county board of health members.

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Public Health Department Accreditation:  This training is an introduction to Public Health Department Accreditation. The topics covered include:

1. an overview and goals of public health department accreditation;
2. the value and cost of seeking accreditation;
3. the seven steps of accreditation;
4. the twelve accreditation domains, especially Domain 12 which focuses on the role of the governing entity;
5. resources to evaluate a health department’s readiness to seek accreditation; and
6. how the county board of health and other community stakeholders can support their health department in the accreditation process.

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