Public Health and Health Care

PUBLIC HEALTH AND HEALTH CARE PAPER

* Resources: Public Health and Health Care Paper grading criteria on the student Web site

* Select a public health agency that affects your workplace or your health care provider.

* Write a 1,050- to 1,400-word paper on the role of public health agencies and health care.

o Describe the agency and how it contributes to the core functions of public health.

o Examine specific ways the agency influences your workplace or your health care provider, well as the health care system as a whole.

o Identify the roles of the agency workers, including specific responsibilities, competencies, and skills.

* Reference your readings and at least two peer-reviewed articles.

* Format your paper according to APA standards.

This assignment is due Week Two.

Content

60 Percent Points Available

6 Points Earned

X/6 Additional Comments:

* A public health agency is described, as well as how it contributes to the core functions of public health.

* Specific ways the agency influences the workplace and health care provider are examined.

* Roles of the agency workers are identified, including specific responsibilities, competencies, and skills.

Organization / Development

20 Percent Points Available

2 Points Earned

X/2 Additional Comments:

* Paper is 1,050 to 1,400 words in length.

* The introduction provides sufficient background on the topic and previews major points.

* The conclusion is logical, flows, and reviews the major points.

Mechanics

20 Percent Points Available

2 Points Earned

X/2 Additional Comments:

* The paper, including the title page, reference page, tables, and appendices (if any), follows APA standards for format as directed by the instructor. The paper is laid out with effective use of headings, font styles, and white space.

* Rules of grammar, usage, and punctuation are followed, and spelling is correct.

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