234026 Lost in the Policy Process? Successfully Following APHA's Policy Map

Monday, November 8, 2010 : 8:50 AM - 9:10 AM

Lynn A. Bethel, RDH, MPH , Office of Oral Health, Massachusetts Department of Public Health, Boston, MA
     
The American Public Health Association is the primary voice of public health advocacy, working in collaboration with its membership, and closely with key national and state decision-makers. While the Association's policies serve as an historical record of the diverse interests of its membership, they more importantly serve as the foundation for the work of the Association to improve and promote the public's health. All polices supported by the Association must be relevant, credible and reinforced by peer reviewed, evidence-based research. This presentation will provide members an overview of the policy review process including the criteria and perspectives used by the Joint Policy Committee, as well as helpful hints and resources to assist in the policy writing process.

Learning Areas:
Public health or related organizational policy, standards, or other guidelines

Learning Objectives:
Identify at least three indicators used by the Joint Policy Committee to review a proposed policy.

Presenting author's disclosure statement:

Qualified on the content I am responsible for because: I have represented the oral health section on the Action Board for the last four years, serving as Chair of the Policy Committee during the past year. I have also represented the Action Board on the Joint Policy Committee since 2008.
Any relevant financial relationships? No

I agree to comply with the American Public Health Association Conflict of Interest and Commercial Support Guidelines, and to disclose to the participants any off-label or experimental uses of a commercial product or service discussed in my presentation.

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