Considers the Core Public Health Functions defined by the National Academy of Medicine and
outlined on page 248 (Chapter 12) of the text. You will also review and consider the Ten Essential Public
Health Services outlined in Table 12.1 located on page 249. of the text.
Address the following questions in relation to the development of safe and effective plans to return children to
in-school educational settings during the Covid pandemic or provide alternate planning to meet their
educational needs:
1) What could be the role of public health in this planning and potential decision making? Give specific
examples.
2) How could public health work with school districts specifically in relation to monitoring the health status of
both children and staff, surveillance, education, outreach and community collaborations? Give specific
examples.
3) Has your local school district involved public health in planning efforts and if so, overview how this has been
accomplished. If not, how could this be achieved effectively?
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