Local health department epidemiologic capacity: a stratified cross-sectional assessment describing the quantity, education, training, and perceived competencies of epidemiologic staff

• Principais autores: Kaitlin A O'Keefe (Autor), Shira C Shafir (Autor), Kimberley I Shoaf (Autor)
• Formato: Livro
• Publicado em: Frontiers Media S.A., 2013-12-01T00:00:00Z.
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Introduction: Local health departments (LHDs) must have sufficient numbers of staff functioning in an epidemiologic role with proper education, training and skills to protect the health of communities they serve. This pilot study was designed to describe the composition, training and competency leve...