This timely revision addresses all the important topics in the effective management of public health departments and agencies. Using a practical, non-theoretical approach, the book is ideal for the hands on management of these complex organizations and their daily operations. The Second Edition has been thoroughly revised with all new case studies for each chapter as well as the most up-to-date information on critical, contemporary topics in management, human resources, operations, and more, all within the context of the public health department. Important Notice: The digital edition of this book is missing some of the images or content found in the physical edition.
As one of the foundational texts in the Essential Public Health series, Essentials of Public Health, Fourth Edition -- formerly authored by Turnock -- is an excellent introduction to the field of public health, covering public health ...
This book covers the full spectrum of essential competencies required to manage public health organizations, from communication and cultural proficieny to leadership, relationship building, ethics, and program planning.
This comprehensive text is an excellent introduction to the field of public health. The book is divided into two parts.
The starfish model is an example of a completely decentralized organization where no specific person is in charge. Rather, all the participants share in the leadership of the organization. Offices may exist in different places, ...
This book: Defines and describes the public health system Provides concepts and tools for measuring health in populations Characterizes the relationship of the public health system with medical care and other elements of the overall health ...
The globalization of the world's food supply and the speed and volume of international travel have increased communities' vulnerability to infectious disease, biological weapons, and new agents anywhere in the world.
Essential Public Health captures both the art and science of the field. This second edition has been fully updated with contemporary examples and includes new chapters on sustainability and change, management and leadership.
The book presupposes no previous exposure to the concepts, yet provides enough depth for students who may have advanced knowledge.
Essentials for Public Health and Healthcare Leaders Susan Helm-Murtagh, DrPH, MM, Paul C. Erwin, MD, DrPH ... Using an effects-based, capability-oriented planning system, leaders should identify potential crisis scenarios; take steps to ...
As the only text of its kind, Essentials of Public Health Biology explores pathophysiology within the context of the disciplines and profession of public health.