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This webcast was originally aired on: Monday, November 10, 2008 11:30- 12:30 p.m. CST It is now available in archived format and viewable at any time. Download the Slides - PDF HandoutLearning Objectives:

• Identify the role of law enforcement in criminal investigations
• Discuss methods and procedures utilized by law enforcement
• Identify how law enforcement collaborates with EMS, hospitals, and public health
• Identify key issues involved in criminal prosecution (Chain of Custody requirements)
• Define role of EMS, hospitals, and public health in criminal investigations

Speakers: Joel Myers is a bio security officer with the University of Iowa Hygienic Laboratory (UHL). His responsibilities include coordinating with UHL and University of Iowa departments to assure appropriate security measures for work being conducted at UHL and protocols are in place to meet federal security regulations. His previous experience includes 25 years with the Iowa City Police Department and serving as the director of the National Mass Fatalities Institute. Jonathan Simmons, D.O., is a clinical assistant professor in the University of Iowa Departments of Anesthesia and Emergency Medicine. At the UI Hospitals and Clinics he is a full-time intensivist in the Surgical Intensive Care Unit, chairs the Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management work group, and co-directs the Critical Care Fellowship Program. He also serves as a Deputy Medical Examiner for Johnson County, Iowa.

Isolation & Quarantine Presented by: The School of Public Health University at Albany

This course is designed to familiarize local Board of Health (BOH) administrators and members with applicable laws and regulations impacting local public health agencies and Boards of Health.

Topics

• What’s the Connection
• Part 1: Role of Local Boards of Health (BOH)
• Part 2: Governing Statues
• Part 3: Quarantine and Isolation
• Part 4: Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA)
• Self-Reflection
• Course Summary

Intended Audience

individuals who are new Public Health Administrators.

Learning Objectives:

At the completion of this training, the learner will be able to:

• Identifythe primary mandates on local boards of health, and identify their sources
• Describethe perspective roles of the board of health and the board of supervisors in the delivery of public health services
• DiscussCertain principles local Boards of Health must adhere to in respect to isolating and quarantining Iowa Citizens
• Recognizethe expected impact of major provisions

Pre-requisites/Learning Level

No pre-requisites

Competencies addressed

Core competencies for Public Health Professionals Identified

• 2A8. – Implements policies, programs, and services
• 2B5. – Monitors current and projected trends (e.g., health, fiscal, social, political, environmental) representing the health of a community
• 2C9. – Ensures implementation of policies, programs, and services is consistent with laws and regulations
• 7A1. – Describes the structures, functions, and authorizations of governmental public health programs and organizations
• 7A4. – Describes public health funding mechanisms (e.g., categorical grants, fees, third-party reimbursement, tobacco taxes)
• 8A1. – Incorporates ethical standards of practice (e.g., Public Health Code of Ethics) into all interactions with individuals, organizations, and communities
• 8A2. – Describes public health as part of a larger inter-related system of organizations that influence the health of populations at local, national, and global levels
• 8B10. – Advocates for the role of public health in providing population health services

CEUs Offered

None

Cost

Free

Modality/format

Online Self-Pace

Length

1 hour

Presenter(s) and/or Content Experts

Denise Hill, Dena Fife

Technical requirements:

• Adobe Acrobat Reader 
• Speakers

Registration requirements

Register a free account

Creation and/or update

July 7, 2015

This training was adapted from the Live Webinar broadcast that took place on August 26, 2010: Goal of the Session: To familiarize participants with public health confidentiality laws in Iowa and the policies guiding the release of public health information. The following topics will be discussed: - Public health confidentiality laws: What types of information are considered confidential according to state law? - IDPH data release policy: What information do I have the authority to share publically? - HIV/AIDS specific confidentiality laws What types of information about HIV/AIDS is considered confidential? How do these confidentiality laws differ from other diseases? - Investigation reports What information might be documented regarding disease outbreaks and investigations? What information and documents can be shared and to whom? - Working with the media How do I work with the media and explain Iowa’s confidentiality laws? Intended Audience: o Local Public Health Partners o Local Environmental Health Partners o Local Public Information Officers o Hospital Infection Preventionists o County Attorneys Speakers: • Mary J. Jones, BSEMS, MA, Deputy Director and Division Director Acute Disease Prevention and Emergency Response, IDPH • Heather L. Adams, JD, Assistant Iowa Attorney General • Patricia Quinlisk, MD, MPH, Medical Director/State Epidemiologist, IDPH • Patricia A. Young, RN, BS, HIV Prevention Coordinator, Bureau of HIV, STD, and Hepatitis, IDPH • Ann Garvey, DVM, MPH, MA, State Public Health Veterinarian, IDPH • Polly Carver-Kimm, BS, Public Information Officer, IDPH

Background The University of Iowa College of Public Health's Institute for Public Health Practice, in cooperation with the Iowa Association of Local Public Health Agencies (I-ALPHA), has developed a series of practiced-based educational programs targeted toward new public health administrators and nursing administrators. The programs are part of the Institute's continuing effort to provide training to strengthen the skills and knowledge of the current public health workforce. Goal/ Intended Audience This course is intended for public health administrators and nurse administrators who are relatively new in their positions (3 years or less) and who seek to enhance their skills and knowledge. Local boards of health, city and county departments, hospitals, home health agencies, and visiting nurse associations typically employ these public health professionals. By the end of this course, participants will have enhanced the knowledge, skills, and abilities they need to be a successful public health administrator. Course Content The New Public Health Administrators Series consists of 14 hour-long online programs. Upon completion of all 14 online programs, participants will receive a Certificate of Completion. Today's presentation - Contracts, by Marty Ralston - consists of a one hour video segment which is accessible via video streaming technology. PowerPoint slides of the presentation are provided in PDF format. Participants will be assessed through practice exercises and an online post-test. This course may be taken by itself, or as part of the New Public Health Admin (NPHA) Curriculum.

Course Description: Have you ever wondered what all the legal language in our contracts really means? Did you know that as an employee you have specific responsibilities and duties outlined in the general conditions of our contracts? Heather Adams, Assistant Attorney General will provide a review of the newly revised general conditions effective October 1, 2009 in non-legal terms. If you deal with contracts this training is a must! Target Audience: IDPH employees who work with contracts Speaker: Heather Adams, Assistant Attorney General

Course Description: Introduction to the Legislative Process & Advocacy offers an overview of the legislative process, and includes how a bill becomes a law, best ways to advocate and gives you names of key legislative contacts. This is an excellent training for new employees or for those that may do advocacy work with the legislature. Target Audience: General audience and new employees Speaker: Deborah Thompson, IDPH Policy Advisor & Healthiest State Initiative Coordinator

Course Description:

Have you heard rumors that there will be no more contract route slips? Or that RFP’s and RFA’s will no longer have to go to document review? The rumors are TRUE. Come learn about the new efficiencies, as well as your role and responsibility related to service contracts. The training will provide an overview of the new service- contracting process that will go into effect on July 1, 2010 for IDPH. The new process is a result of a Kaizen lean event conducted by representatives from each division, as well as local partners.

Location:  Lucas State Office Building - Rooms 517/518

Target Audience:

IDPH employees who work with contracts, RFP and RFA process

Speaker/ Instructors:

Various instructors from the Contract Transformer Team

The University of Iowa College of Public Health's Institute for Public Health Practice, in cooperation with the Iowa Association of Local Public Health Agencies (I-ALPHA), has developed a series of practiced-based educational programs targeted toward new public health administrators and nursing administrators. The programs are part of the Institute's continuing effort to provide training to strengthen the skills and knowledge of the current public health workforce.

Intended Audience

public health administrators and nurse administrators who are relatively new in their positions (3 years or less) and who seek to enhance their skills and knowledge.

Learning Objectives:

At the conclusion of this course, you will be able to:

• Listthree reasons why it is important to put agreements in writing
• Describethe major elements of a contract

• Describethe major guidelines for writing an effective contract

• Describeat least two examples of actual contract used by local public health

Pre-requisites/Learning Level

No pre-requisites

Competencies addressed

Core competencies for Public Health Professionals identified

Domain 5: Community Dimensions of Practice Skills

• 5A5. Collaborates with community partners to improve health in a community (e.g., participates in committees, shares data and information, connects people to resources)
• 5B6. Facilitates collaborations among partners to improve health in a community (e.g., coalition building)
• 5C6. Establishes written agreements (e.g., memoranda-of-understanding [MOUs], contracts, letters of endorsement) that describe the purpose and scope of partnerships

Domain 7: Planning and Management Skills

• 7A7. Provides information for development of contracts and other agreements for programs and services

CEUs Offered

None

Cost

Free

Modality/format

Online Self-Pace

Length

1 hour

Presenter(s) and/or Content Experts

Marty Ralston

Technical requirements:

• Adobe Acrobat Reader 
• Flash Player 
• Speakers

Registration requirements

Register a free account

Creation and/or update

September 17, 2013