HSA 535 Week 1 Discussion

"CDC and BMA"  Please respond to the following:

• From the first two (2) e-Activities, give a synopsis of the various challenges facing health care professionals, and determine whether or not you believe these professionals can formulate predictive plans from both agencies. Be specific, giving supporting rationales for your observations.
• From the third e-Activity, give a comprehensive critiqued evaluation of your state’s DOH disease-management protocols. Also, from the analysis of the case study, determine if your state’s standpoint on the disease is adequate. Be specific, articulating the actions that can be taken to improve your state’s DOH.

Week 1 e-Activities

• Go to the Center for Disease Control Website, located at http://www.cdc.gov/about/organization/cio.htm, and review the mission, vision, and major responsibilities of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), and the CDC's Center, Institute, and Offices (CIOs). Be prepared to discuss.
• Go to the British Medical Association’s (BMA’s) Website, located at http://www.bma.org.uk/_top/advanced_search/search_results.jsp, and enter the word “epidemiology” (without quotes) into the “Search Results: search term:” box and click the Search button. Select one (1) or more epidemiology topics of interest within the United Kingdom (UK). Be prepared to discuss.
• Go to your state’s Department of Health (DOH) Website, and review its health policies, focusing your efforts on understanding the state’s DOH disease-management protocols. Be prepared to discuss.