Institution: Upper Midwest Public Health Training Center

Course Description: For almost two years, the National Association of County and City Health Officials (NACCHO) has been developing a new definition of a functional local public health agency.  The final definition was released at the end of 2005.  This “Best Practices” program features a discussion of the operational definition.  Also, a panel responds to the remarks by NACCHO officials, and comments on how the new definition affects modes of operation in their respective communities.

Prerequisites: None.

Target Audience: Public health practitioners

Resource Format: Streaming video

Time Requirement: 1 hour

More Information: To watch the streaming video, register on the Prepare Iowa Learning Management System.