Which activities would be a responsibility of local health departments

Which activities would be a responsibility of local health departments? (Select all that apply.)

a. Ensuring quality of nursing education programs
b. Determining the safety of residents’ wells
c. Establishing requirements for professionals to maintain their licensure
d. Providing free health screenings
e. Providing health education programs on proper nutrition
f.
Inspecting restaurants

ESSAYBID ANSWER

ANS: B, D, E, F
Local health departments are responsible for the health needs of their constituents. Community health services include surveillance and immunizations, as well as health education programs. Environmental health services on the local level include inspection of food processing plants and restaurants and control of waste, air, and noise and water pollution. Local health departments protect the environment through such activities as inspecting wells and public swimming pools. Ensuring quality of nursing education programs and continuing competence of health professions are both state functions.