Public Health and the Law - This is due by Saturday......8/31/13
In the United States, prior to the 1930s, public health efforts were primarily undertaken at local and state
level. After the Great Depression, the federal government was called upon to intervene on behalf of its
vulnerable populations. Since that time, debates over federal versus state roles in public health efforts
have taken center stage in government and politics. (Turncock, 2012, 79)
For this assignment, you will examine the role of state and federal government as it relates to motor
vehicle safety. Review the case study Motor Vehicle Safety in your course text (pp. 93-96 in 1st edition,
pp.102-104 in 2nd edition). Provide a brief description of laws associated with motor vehicle safety at the
federal level and for your own state. Identify what type of law it is (e.g., constitutional, legislative,
administrative, or judicial). How do these laws relate to public health services? (e.g., health promotion,
wellness and prevention, early detection and prompt treatment, disability limitation, and rehabilitation)
From your perspective, should the federal and/or state government play a role in motor vehicle safety?
Why or why not? Provide a concrete example that supports your opinion.
Your paper should be two to three pages in length, excluding the title and reference pages, and formatted
according to APA guidelines, as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center. Visit the Ashford University
Online Library to locate a minimum of two scholarly sources that support your main ideas.
Emergency Preparedness and Response -This is due Saturday 9/7/13
Your course text defines bioterrorism as “the threatened or intentional release of biologic agents for the
purpose of influencing the conduct of government or intimidating or coercing a civilian population to
further political or social objectives” (Turncock, 2012, p. 122). In this paper, you will evaluate the roles
and responsibilities of local, state, and federal public health organizations in emergency preparedness and
response during a bioterrorism event.
First, select one of the following bioterrorism threats:
a. Anthrax
b. Small pox
c. Food safety
d. Water safety
Next, answer the following questions:
a. What are the basic functions of the federal, state, and local level during this bioterrorism event?
b. What public health resources are available to address this bioterrorism threat at the federal, state,
and/or local level?
c. What role does communication play during an emergency response? Identify at least two strategies
that can be used to improve effective communication. How do these strategies improve communication?
d. In your opinion, is your city/state prepared to address this bioterrorism threat? Why or why not?
Provide a concrete example that supports your opinion.
The paper should be two to three pages in length, excluding title and reference pages, and must include a
minimum of two scholarly sources formatted according to APA guidelines as outlined in the Ashford
Writing Center.
Final project can either be a written paper or a PowerPoint presentation??? This assignment is due by Monday
9/16/13
For your Final Project, you will complete an analysis of a public or community health problem that is formatted in either an eight
to ten page paper or a ten to twelve slide PowerPoint presentation (not including title and references pages/slides). Your Final
Project should demonstrate an understanding of the reading assignments, and class discussions, as well as your own research and
application of new knowledge. It must contain the following:
1. Identify a population-based public/community health problem in your county and/or state. Your selection could be based on
one of the following:
a. Cultural/ethnic group (e.g. Native Americans, Russians, Latinos, Black Americans, etc.)
b. A disease/disability group (e.g. diabetics, persons with A.I.D.S. (P.W.A.), people with Multiple Sclerosis, Alzheimer’s
disease, etc.)
c. Health coverage category (e.g. Medicare, Medicaid, state run healthcare programs, Women, Infants, Children [W.I.C.] etc.)
2. Provide a description of your selected health problem.
3. Obtain epidemiology/demographic data from your local county and/or state health department that documents the problem,
provides parameters, and defines/illustrates the scope of the problem.
4. Research, identify, and describe a minimum of four resources that are currently available or that provide services to/for your
selected group. These may include programs or agencies that provide specialized services, interventions, or grant monies.
Describe the programs and discuss how their availability or existence is communicated to the selected population group.
5. Identify and discuss the barriers to solving your selected public/community health problem in terms of the following:
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
f.
g.
Services needed
Access
Communication challenges
Regulatory/political issues
Inter-agency scope of delivery and care
Financing/economics/budgetary issues
Population/human impact
6. Identify and discuss the major stakeholders who would be involved in solving your public/community health problem. Are
there any agencies with conflicting agendas and/or crossovers of service provision?
7. Based on your analysis, make three recommendations to solve your identified problem. Provide data and references to
support and lend credibility to your recommendations.
The Final Paper outline:
1. Must be eight to ten double-spaced pages in length, excluding title and reference pages, and should be formatted according to
APA style as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center.
2. Must include a title page with the following:
a. Title of paper
b. Student’s name
c. Course name and number
d. Instructor’s name
e. Date submitted
3. Must begin with an introductory paragraph that has a succinct thesis statement.
4. Must address the topic of the paper with critical thought.
5. Must end with a conclusion that reaffirms your thesis.
6. Must use at least six scholarly sources, not including the textbook.
7. Must document all sources in APA style, as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center.
8. Must include a separate reference page, formatted according to APA style as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center.
The PowerPoint Presentation outline
1. Must be 10 to 12 slides (excluding title and reference slides).
2. Must include a title slide with the following:
a. Title of presentation
b. Student’s name
c. Course name and number
d. Instructor’s name
e. Date submitted
3. Must use at least six scholarly sources, not including the textbook.
4. Must document all sources in APA style, as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center.
5. Must include a separate reference slide, formatted according to APA style as outlined in the Ashford Writing
Center.
6. Must include detailed speaker notes for each slide.
7. In addition to the presentation, please submit a Word document containing the same information as the title
slide. This document will be used for your instructor to provide you with feedback regarding your work. Submit
this file along with the presentation in the assignment dropbox.
Be creative using images or charts. Remember to cite all images taken from an online resource. Creative
Commons (http://creativecommons.org/) and Flickr (http://www.flikr.com/) are great websites for open source
images. For tips on creating an excellent presentation, read the following overview.