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The mission of public health - ANSWER-Fulfilling society's interest in assuring conditions in which people can be healthy. The aim of public health - ANSWER-Is to generate public interest in health by applying scientific and technical knowledge to prevent disease and promote health as an organiz...

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REHS/RS Exam Questions and Answers 100% Correct(RATED A+)
The mission of public health - ANSWER-Fulfilling society's interest in assuring conditions in which people can be healthy.
The aim of public health - 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. - ANSWER-
Assessment, policy development and assurance.
Who (and when) developed the framework for what is known as the 10 essentials Public
Health Services? - ANSWER-The Core Public Health Functions steering committee
What are the 10 Essential Public Health Services? - 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? - ANSWER-Monitor Health
Diagnose and investigate
Which ES are tied to policy development? - ANSWER-Inform, educate, empower
Mobilize community partnerships
Develop policies
Which ES are tied to assurance? - ANSWER-Enforce laws
link to/provide care
assure competent workforce
evaluate
Which ES is tied to system management? - ANSWER-Research Objectives in public and private health practices. - ANSWER-health maintenance
prevention and treatment of disease
What factors drive EHS decision making? - 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. - 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. - ANSWER-Environmental management
What relationship is the RS/REHS responsible for? - ANSWER-The relationship of the environment to the public's health.
What is the essence of environmental health? - 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? - 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? - ANSWER-Plan reviews and the issuance of permits and licenses to consumers and commercial establishments.
Roles and responsibilities of the REHS/RS - 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? - ANSWER-Inspections/investigations
What are established standards? - ANSWER-laws
regulations
codes
ordinances
guidelines Inspections - ANSWER-Typically done at the request of the operator or contractor
To fulfill permit or licensing requirements
In response to a complainant As part of a survey tool
Investigations - ANSWER-Drill down deeper in the process through reviewing documents, interviewing staff or through collecting samples that are usually not taken on a routine inspection.
What is demonstrated/relayed by the REHS/RS setting the example during inspections?
- ANSWER-Demonstrated competency and relayed important EH and safety information to the person in charge was well as employees.
What activities effectively set priorities during an inspection? - ANSWER-Establish an open dialogue with the person in charge
In depth discussion on the facility's operations so it is understood what is being inspected.
Address any outstanding or previous recurring violations with the PIC
Conduct a quick walk through
Why are open ended questions essential? - ANSWER-They promote dialogue, yield more valuable insights and are not answered by a simple yes or no.
What is made more apparent if violations are pointed out during the inspection? - ANSWER-The importance of code interventions and violations related to protecting people and the environment from risk factors. This is easily done if the PIC accompanies the inspector throughout the inspection.
What is the result of communicating the public health rationale behind regulations? - ANSWER-The PIC is left with a clear understanding of why active managerial control of environmental health issues must be fully integrated into the day-to-day operations of the business.
What type of communication is conductive to risk based philosophy? - ANSWER-open dialogue
An effective risk based inspection is dependent on what? - ANSWER-The inspector's ability to maintain two way communication throughout the process of assessing behaviors, processes and procedures that occur in the establishment.
Compliance and enforcement - ANSWER-Essential elements of a regulatory program
Encompass all voluntary and regulatory enforcement actions taken to achieve compliance with regulations.

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