This document provides an overview of the course assignments and discussion questions for HLT 605. It includes instructions for 8 assignments that require students to write papers, create presentations, and conduct analyses on topics related to public health. It also lists discussion questions for each week that prompt students to analyze issues, compare models, and debate responses. The assignments and discussions focus on key areas of public health including reforms, budgets, emergencies, research, and community prevention.

1. HLT 605 Week 1 Assignment
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Public Health Presentation
Design a PowerPoint presentation (6-8 slides) that includes the
following components:
Your definition of public health.
An overview of Healthy People 2020 and your perspectives regarding at
least one of the leading health concerns posed by Healthy People 2020.
While APA format is not required for the body of this assignment, solid
academic writing is expected and in-text citations and references should
be presented using APA documentation guidelines, which can be found
in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center.
This assignment uses a rubric. Please review the rubric prior to
beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for
successful completion.
You are not required to submit this assignment to Turnitin.
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HLT 605 Week 1 DQ 1

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Public health practice was initially concerned with infectious and
environmentally related diseases, but in recent years has evolved to
focus more on injury prevention, substance abuse, violence, tobacco-
related, and other chronic diseases. Present at least one pivotal legal and
historical occurrence that resulted in this shift of public health effort.
Justify your rationale with supportive evidence.
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HLT 605 Week 1 DQ 2
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Review the Ten Great Public Health Achievements (Exhibit 2.3) of your
textbook. Select one of the 10 achievements. What is the importance of
your chosen achievement to society? In your own words, defend its right
to be considered a “Great Public Health Achievement.” Select three
other peers’ postings and debate their analysis. Keep in mind all postings
should be substantive and well supported with examples, details, and
evidence. Brief responses are not appropriate.
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3. HLT 605 Week 2 Assignment
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Public Health Reform
Submit a paper (1,250-1,500 words) focusing on public health reform.
Provide an overview of the current status of public health in the United
States.
Review a portion of the Affordable Care Act and present the strengths
and weaknesses of the plan, as well as make suggestions for plan
improvement.
Prepare this assignment according to the guidelines found in the APA
Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center. An abstract is not
required.
This assignment uses a rubric. Please review the rubric prior to
beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for
successful completion.
You are required to submit this assignment to Turnitin. Please refer to
the directions in the Student Success Center.
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4. HLT 605 Week 2 DQ 1
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Focus on a “current event” ethical dilemma in public health. Apply the
principles of the ethical practices of public health to resolve the issue
(see page 125 of the textbook). You may integrate recommendations
based on conclusions from public health acts and principles to support
your position. Select three other peers’ postings and provide feedback on
the presented resolution. Offer further suggestions, details, or examples.
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HLT 605 Week 2 DQ 2
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State agencies typically follow one of two general structure models: the
free-standing agency model or the super agency model. What are the
pros and cons of each model? Which model do you think is “ideal” for a
state agency and why?

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HLT 605 Week 3 Assignment
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Sample Budget
Create a small budget for a hypothetical state program based on priority
health concerns from Healthy People 2020.
In addition, create a narrative (2-4 sentences) that identifies the most
appropriate federal funding source for your proposed program.
APA format is not required, but solid academic writing is expected.
This assignment uses a rubric. Please review the rubric prior to
beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for
successful completion.
You are not required to submit this assignment to Turnitin.
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HLT 605 Week 3 DQ 1

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Within a budget there are two categories: mandatory and discretionary.
In which categories do most public health programs fall? Provide an
example of an expenditure that is considered mandatory. Justify your
rationale. Provide an example of an expenditure that is discretionary.
Justify your rationale.
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HLT 605 Week 3 DQ 2
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What are the responsibilities and role of the Appropriations Committee?
What is the importance of this committee to public health spending as it
relates to Medicaid and Medicare?
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HLT 605 Week 4 DQ 1

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The public health workforce is found in both population-based and
institutional services that stem from the official public health agencies.
What are the most frequent employment sites for health care workers?
Present an example of an organization, institution, or agency that would
be categorized under each service, population-based and institutional.
Provide an example of a job title and an associated job description at
each level of service. Select three other peers’ postings to peer review.
Provide appropriate feedback.
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HLT 605 Week 4 DQ 2
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Review the Root Cause Analysis Topic Materials to learn more about
conducting a root cause analysis. Using the “Root Cause Analysis
Template,” conduct a root cause analysis of the “Root Cause Analysis
Scenario.” Post a description of the problem and a summary of your root
cause analysis, including recommendations for proposed action to
eliminate the problem from reoccurring. Select other peers’ postings to
peer review. Provide appropriate feedback.

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HLT 605 Week 5 Assignment
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online Database or Online Query-Based Report
Select a database from NCHS or complete a query using CDC
WISQARS.
Select a specific health concern or injury using the population of your
choice. Be sure not to limit your query so you have enough data to
evaluate, and include a substantial time frame so you are able to identify
trends.
Submit a 750-1,000 word report that provides an overview the database
or query results. The report should consist of a demographic description
of the chosen population including a review of noticeable trends in
morbidity and/or mortality by race, gender, and geographic location
where specified.
Based on the results and possible trends, present the implications for
public health intervention or involvement.
In your report, include considerations of basic ethical and legal
principles pertaining to the collection, maintenance, use, and
dissemination of epidemiologic data. As Chapter 13 of the text
describes, focus on privacy and security issues surrounding protected
health information and how HIPAA protects the confidentiality of the

9. patient. Consider the ethical implications of whether public health
organizations have too much latitude in the use and dissemination of
epidemiologic data.
Use examples and evidence to support your report.
Prepare this assignment according to the guidelines found in the APA
Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center. An abstract is not
required.
This assignment uses a rubric. Please review the rubric prior to
beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for
successful completion.
You are required to submit this assignment to Turnitin. Please refer to
the directions in the Student Success Center.
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HLT 605 Week 5 DQ 1
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identify five sources of data available at the federal level. What is the
importance of each data source in public health funding and
surveillance? Describe the information/content that can be found in these
data sources. Present an example of an industry that might find each of
these data sources useful.

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HLT 605 Week 5 DQ 2
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What is the difference between service-based and population-based
applications for information systems in public health organizations?
Present an example of each application and justify your rationale. Select
three other peers’ postings to peer review. Provide appropriate feedback.
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HLT 605 Week 6 DQ 1
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As it relates to the development and management of public health
assessment activities, what is your response to the following statement?
It is suggested that the assessment process is driven by decisions made
by the community members themselves, rather than by influences from
the outside community. Select three other peers’ postings and debate

11. their response. Keep in mind all postings should be substantive and well
supported with examples, details, and evidence. Brief responses are not
appropriate.
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HLT 605 Week 6 DQ 2
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What are the four organizational strategy types? Describe how an
organization chooses which strategy to implement
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HLT 605 Week 7 Assignment
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Collaborative Learning Community: Public Health Emergencies
This is a Collaborative Learning Community (CLC) assignment.
The instructor will assign each student to a CLC group.

12. Each CLC group will be assigned one of the following public health
emergencies to analyze: swine flu, shortages of influenza vaccine,
anthrax, severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS), Gulf of Mexico oil
spill, Hurricane Katrina, California wildfires, syphilis outbreak,
salmonella outbreak, and mass trauma (such as that associated with
terrorists/bombings).
In a report format of 500-750 words, address the following:
Describe the chain of command and the method of public health
response that was conducted in this situation.
Determine the important public health issues related to medical care in
this situation.
Describe the possible public health risks as well as the pros and cons of
communicating the situation to the public and the media.
Prepare this assignment according to the guidelines found in the APA
Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center. An abstract is not
required.
This assignment uses a rubric. Please review the rubric prior to
beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for
successful completion.
You are required to submit this assignment to Turnitin. Please refer to
the directions in the Student Success Center.
One member of the CLC group will post the assignment on Day 1 of the
Topic 8 discussion forum for peer review. Individually, provide
constructive feedback and commentary and ask specific questions to all
posted public health emergencies. In particular, focus on the chain of
command as it relates to addressing the specific emergency, the benefits
of effective communication, and the risks associated with
miscommunication of emergency-related events and statistics. It is the
CLC group’s responsibility to decide who will respond to the postings

13. provided by peers. This will account for part of your participation grade
for the week.
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HLT 605 Week 7 DQ 1
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Provide an example of the three prevention strategies: primary,
secondary, and tertiary prevention as they relate to disaster
epidemiology. Justify your rationale. Select three other peers’ postings
and debate their responses.
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HLT 605 Week 7 DQ 2
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14. How are surveillance systems used in post-disaster situations? Support
your answer with examples and evidence.
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HLT 605 Week 8 Assignment
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Community Prevention
Review your state public health department and environmental quality
departments online to identify vector-related diseases affecting your
community.
In a report format of 1,250-1,500 words, address the following:
Describe the health concerns of the community.
Identify current environmental risk assessment methods which apply to
public health issues.
Suggest a modifier or new prevention or intervention program based on
your research.
Create a sample program budget.
Complete a SWOT analysis of the proposed program.
APA format is not required, but solid academic writing is expected.

15. This assignment uses a rubric. Please review the rubric prior to
beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for
successful completion.
You are required to submit this assignment to Turnitin. Please refer to
the directions in the Student Success Center.
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HLT 605 Week 8 DQ 1
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Explain the life cycle of public health partnerships. Why are
collaborative partnerships important? What reasons or issues lead to the
termination of partnerships?
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HLT 605 Week 8 DQ 2
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16. What is the difference between intervention research and systems
research? Provide an example of a public health advancement or
accomplishment that represents each type of research. In addition,
explain the role of systems research and the integration of systems
theory for public health programs implemented within community-based
organizations. Justify your rationale.
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