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Past Policies
We have adopted many policies, some of which are no longer current. This page lists policies no longer considered a current. Even though they are out-of-date, these policies convey the intents of the membership and environmental health community...
Pathogen Quick Guide
Short reference guide table categorizing foodborne and enteric pathogens by type. Also includes information on incubation, duration, symptoms, commonly associated foods, and vulnerable groups.Go to Tool Approximate length: 2 pagesRequiremen...
Performance Level Course Team Approach to Foodborne Outbreak Response
Course identifies how the skills, resources, and expertise of all government levels can be connected to improve collaboration during a foodborne outbreak within an integrated national food safety system.Go to TrainingApproximate length: 16 hours...
Periplaneta Americana Surveillance Method
To identify cockroach infestations, it is important to do a thorough inspection. Surveys are used to determine the extent of infestations. Surveys involve bait and trapping cockroaches.Inspections typically occur when an individual has begun to ...
Peromyscus leucopus Surveillance Method
A good IPM rodent program starts with inspection. A good inspection provides four valuable pieces of information: what is present, the extent and severity of the infestation, the location of rodent harborage and high-activity area, and the safes...
Peromyscus maniculatus Surveillance Method
A good Integrated Pest Management (IPM) rodent program starts with inspection. A good inspection provides four valuable pieces of information: what is present, the extent and severity of the infestation, the location of rodent harborage and high...
September 2015
Journal of Environmental Health Volume 78, No. 2 View the IssueAbout the Cover In the Building Capacity column in this issue, 鈥淓mbracing a Unified Brand Builds Capacity for Health Departments,鈥� Darryl Booth discusses the importance of a consiste...
September 2016
Journal of Environmental Health Volume 79, No. 2 View the IssueAbout the Cover Contractors who perform work on residential structures constructed prior to 1978 may be subject to federal regulations pertaining to lead-based paint. The most string...
Post-Fire Inspection Checklist for Retail Food Establishments
This checklist can be used by environmental health professionals to assess if a retail food facility can reopen safely after a fire in the facility. Disaster Report checklist for: Building structure Water Service Power Outage Equipment ...
September 2017
Journal of Environmental Health Volume 80, No. 2View the IssueAbout the Cover September is National Preparedness Month and we thought it fitting to highlight this issue鈥檚 article, 鈥淩esponse, Recovery, and Resilience to Oil Spills and Environment...
September 2018
Journal of Environmental Health Volume 81, Number 2 View the IssueAbout the Cover For the September issue, we have featured 鈥淚mplications of Hurricane Harvey on Environmental Public Health in Harris County, Texas鈥� on the cover in recognition of ...
Post-Hurricane Health & Safety Work Partnership
Improving Public Health, Child Care, and Safety in Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin IslandsThe 51暗网 (51暗网) has been selected to work on a series of post-hurricane projects in the U.S. Virgin Islands (USVI), Pu...
Potential Impact of Earthquakes During the 2020 COVID-19 Pandemic
This article analyzes the potential impact that seismic events may have on the infection rate within regions afflicted by both epidemics and earthquakes. It also explores open software packages that can be employed to simulate the impact of futu...
September 2019
Journal of Environmental Health Volume 82, Number 2 View the IssueAbout the Cover The popularity of farmers markets has grown over the past two decades and there is an increasing need to ensure that fresh produce and ready-to-eat foods sold at t...
Power BI Desktop
Data dashboard with tools to connect, model, and explore datasets with visual reports that can be integrated with other tools, including Microsoft Excel. Cannot publish in free version. Short learning curve for basic use, but advanced reports po...
Preparedness & Response for Septic Systems
After a disaster, such as a hurricane, wildfire, or earthquake, septic systems may be damaged and fail to operate correctly. Ensuring that these systems function properly is essential to providing safe waste disposal for millions of Americans, y...
September 2020
Journal of Environmental Health Volume 83, Number 2 View the Issue About the Cover Frequent and timely state adoption of the Food and Drug Administration Food Code sign...
Preparedness Committee
Thank you to all who applied to join the committee.The term is 2 years: October 2023 - September 2025. Time commitment is 1-hour meetings per month plus subcommittee work (approx. additional potential 1 hour a month).MissionTo serve as a resourc...
Preparedness Go-Bag
Date posted: August 25, 2021Blog poster: 51暗网's Preparedness CommitteeWell, it is that time of year again. The ocean waters are hotter, and hurricanes are starting to form, with the 2021 season already at five named storms as of mid-July. The we...
Preparedness in a Pandemic Workshop Exercise Starter Kit
This guide helps state, local, territorial, and tribal organizations conduct exercises on preparedness during a pandemic. The guide provides planning considerations, discussion questions, and how to conduct internal and external conversations du...
September 2021
Journal of Environmental Health Volume 84, Number 2 View the IssueAbout the CoverThis issue features a two-part series on the Zika virus. The first part, 鈥淭he Zika Virus Threat and Prevention Challenges鈥� explores an all-hazards and One Health ap...
Preparedness Webinars
We aim to improve the capacity of environmental health to address emergency health threats and improve the national preparedness, response, and recovery framework. Review the webinars for up-to-date information on community preparedness topics a...
September 2022
Journal of Environmental Health Volume 85, Number 2 View the IssueAbout the Cover Preparation for post-hurricane mosquito control is essential for an effective emergency response to protect public health and promote recovery efforts. This issue鈥�...
President Biden Fiscal Year 2025 Budget Proposal Released
March 18, 2024 President Biden released his fiscal year (FY) 2025 budget proposal on March 11, outlining the Administration鈥檚 priorities for the upcoming fiscal year, including amounts to fund environmental health programs at the Cen...
September 2023
Journal of Environmental Health Volume 86, Number 2 View This IssueArticles A Collaborative Approach to National Food Code AdoptionFederal Meat and Poultry Inspection Duties and Requirements鈥擯art 4: Food Defense, Product Sampling, Rules of Pract...
September 2024
Journal of Environmental Health Volume 87, Number 2 View the IssueAbout the Cover 51暗网-engaged research is becoming more prevalent in environmental health. With a spectrum of community involvement characterizing this research, it has the po...
President Dr. Priscilla Oliver Letter on BLM Movement
Publication Date: June 2020Our President Dr. Priscilla Oliver on the environmental health's response to the Black Lives Matter movement.51暗网 President Dr. Priscilla Oliver Letter on BLM Movement | PDF...
Preventing Foodborne Illness: Talking to Patients About Food Safety
Food Safety and Nutrition Resources for Healthcare ProfessionalsThe Food and Drug Administration and American Medical Association partnered to develop medical education resources about important health topics related to food safety.YoutubeUS FDA...
Private Drinking Water
Nearly 15% of people living in the rely on private drinking water systems serving fewer than 25 people or have less than 15 connections. They are typically private wells but also include springs, cisterns, and hauled water systems. Testing ...
Private Water and Decentralized Wastewater Program Committee
MissionThe Private Water and Decentralized Wastewater Program Committee is a resource for environmental public health professionals, private well and septic system owners, and our leadership. The committee provides knowledge, expertise, and reso...
Private Water Network
The Private Water Network (PWN) is a virtual platform and community of professionals working to protect the public's health from contaminants in private drinking water sources. It is the only network specifically for professionals who serve com...
Professional Food Handler Certificate
Well-trained and knowledgeable food handlers are the backbone of food safety in the retail foodservice setting. Our Professional Food Handler (PFH) Certificate Course provides frontline workers access to essential knowledge and an understanding ...
Program Findings
We have published the following articles highlighting the work of the Grant Program. Our findings can help jurisdictions plan training, advance workforce development and equity, and demonstrate the landscape of retail food safety. These articles...
Project Firstline
We are proud to partner with the National Network of Public Health Institutes (NNPHI) for Project Firstline. The CDC's Project Firstline is a collaborative of diverse healthcare and public health partners that have come together to provide healt...
Public Health Informatics Fellowship
Fellowship program providing on the job training in information science, computer science, and information technology to enhance the public health informatics workforce and solve problems domestically and abroad.Public Health Informatics Fellows...
Quiz
The JEH Quiz is offered six times per calendar year and is an easily accessible way to earn continuing education (CE) contact hours toward maintaining a credential. Each quiz is worth 1.0 CE and available to active members.Quiz completion is bas...
Radiation Decontamination Infographic
This infographic provides clear, easily understood methods of radiation decontamination. This tool includes: Safety Measures to stay safe Steps to decontaminate yourself, others, and pets. Recommended for for emergency environmental public...
Radiation Emergencies
This is a resource list from CDC's NCEH radiation emergency website and provides information on what to do during a radiological or nuclear disaster. Resources are offered in Spanish and English. This page includes: Suggestions on how to protec...
Radiological and Chemical Preparedness Resources
Human-caused disasters are extremely hazardous events that are caused by human beings. Some examples of human-caused disaster emergencies include chemical spills, hazardous material spills, explosions, chemical or biological attacks, nuclear bla...
Rattus norvegicus Surveillance Method
A good Integrated Pest Management (IPM) rodent program starts with inspection. A good inspection provides four valuable pieces of information: what is present, the extent and severity of the infestation, the location of rodent harborage and high...
Rattus rattus Surveillance Method
A good Integrated Pest Management (IPM) rodent program starts with inspection. A good inspection provides four valuable pieces of information: what is present, the extent and severity of the infestation, the location of rodent harborage and high...
Recreational Waters
Pools and similar facilities can harbor pathogens that can cause waterborne illness and injury. According to the U.S. Census, there are more than 30 million swimmer visits each year in the U.S.SAFE-D Best Practices GuideThe Standard for Aquatic ...
Reduce Wildfire Health Risks
Use this communication tool to share suggested actions individuals should take if exposed to wildfire smoke. This tool contains an: Infographic Dos and Don鈥檛s to stay safe during a wildfire Communication Strategies Resources for the pu...
Reduce Wildfire Smoke Exposure
This EPA tool shares preparedness actions for community members who may be exposed to a wildfire event. It includes: A fact sheet Suggestions to reduce smoke exposures indoorsRecommended for emergency environmental public health professionals ...
Reframing Public Health Informatics: A Communications Toolkit
Toolkit including contextual resources on the field of public health informatics, communications resources discussing how to talk about public health informatics to an external audience, and sample communications of how principles in the toolkit...
Request For Proposal Resources
Creating an environment for successful collection and use of data starts with usable and sustainable software.Requests for Proposals (RFPs) provide a vehicle to communicate your project requirements to vendors who can provide solutions. If the i...
Resolution to recognize and reaffirm the public health value of optimal community water fluoridation
April 2012Resolution on community water fluoridation...
Responding to Chemical Incidents
This course is offered by the Tennessee Emergency Medical Services for Children. This course will support the user to recognize the signs, symptoms and treatment modalities for several chemical agents. This course includes: Pediatric decontamin...