Public Health Surveillance and Outreach

Surveillance

• Ongoing, systematic collection and analysis of health data
• Aims to plan, implement, and evaluate public health interventions
• Monitors health events for effective response strategies

Disease & Other Health Event Investigation

• Systematic data collection regarding health threats
• Identifies sources, cases, and those at risk
• Determines necessary control measures for populations

Outreach

• Targets populations at risk or of interest
• Provides vital information about health concerns and available services
• Encourages engagement with health resources

Screening

• Detects unrecognized health risks and asymptomatic conditions
• Aims to identify individuals who may require further assessment or intervention

Case Finding

• Locates individuals and families with specific risk factors
• Connects them with appropriate health resources and support services

Referral and Follow-Up

• Aids in identifying and accessing necessary resources for health concerns
• Supports individuals, families, and communities in problem resolution

Case Management

• Enhances self-care capabilities of individuals and families
• Coordinated system to provide continuous support and services

Delegated Functions

• Involves direct care tasks under the authority of healthcare practitioners
• Facilitates effective delivery of health services as permitted by law

Health Teaching

• Shares knowledge, skills, and ideas to influence health-related behaviors
• Seeks to change attitudes, values, and practices within communities

Counseling

• Establishes supportive interpersonal relationships to boost self-care
• Aims to enhance coping mechanisms for individuals, families, and communities

Consultation

• Involves problem-solving discussions with community systems or individuals
• Generates solutions to perceived health challenges through collaboration

Collaboration

• Involves multiple parties working towards common health goals
• Enhances the capabilities of participants to promote and protect health

Coalition Building

• Fosters alliances among organizations for shared health goals
• Aims to establish a united front for public health initiatives

Community Organizing

• Facilitates identification of common community problems and goals
• Mobilizes resources to implement collective strategies effectively

Advocacy

• Actively supports individuals’ or communities’ causes
• Develops capacity for individuals and communities to advocate for themselves

Social Marketing

• Applies commercial marketing strategies to public health initiatives
• Influences population behaviors and practices through targeted messaging

Policy Development and Enforcement

• Identifies health issues for decision-maker agendas
• Leads to laws, regulations, and policies that govern health practices
• Enforcement ensures compliance with established health laws and regulations