PHE-Bio

8-1 Journal: Impact of Laws, Policies, and Regulations (Final Project Section II: J and K) ( two pages)

Instructions

In your assignment: Explain the specific public health laws, policies, and regulations related to the programs that combat the identified pathogen.

· Assess the impact of the identified public health laws, policies, and regulations on the public health programs in place to combat the specific pathogen. What steps do the programs take to ensure they are meeting the specific regulations?

For additional details, please refer to the Laws and Policies Journal Guidelines and Rubric document.

9-1 Journal: Surveillance Systems ( Two pages)

Instructions

Using one of the surveillance system cited in the readings, explain how you might incorporate the surveillance data into a particular public health program. In your assignment, be sure to include the following critical elements:

· Identify the type of surveillance (active or passive).

· Justify your answer; how do you know? Distinguish between each type of surveillance in your answer.

· Describe the information the system tells you about the pathogen.

· Examine how this information informs public health policies and programs.

For additional details, please refer to the Surveillance Journal Guidelines and Rubric document.

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