Pillars of Governmental Environmental Public Health | A Guide to Scalable Environmental Public Health Programs
Core Environmental Public Health Programs at a Glance: Key Findings and Recommendations
The following table provides an overview of 10 of the 11 core EPH programs identified through our research. This summary synthesizes key findings from focus groups, inter - views, and surveys with EPH professionals nationwide to present essential information for each program area. The 11th program area, Non-School Institutions and Licensed Establishments, is not included in this table due to the sig- nificant variability in how jurisdictions define and organize these facilities, which is discussed in detail later in this guide. All recommendations in this table are designed to be scalable based on jurisdiction size, community needs,
available resources, and regulatory requirements. The information shown reflects consensus levels among surveyed professionals and indicates strong field sup - port for these evidence-based benchmarks. Jurisdictions should view this information as a starting point for pro- gram development rather than rigid requirements and adapt the recommendations to their specific circum- stances and priorities. The detailed program descriptions that follow in this guide will expand on each of these elements and provide the context and rationale behind these recommendations.
PROGRAM
RECOMMENDED WORKLOAD 3–4 inspections per field day
EDUCATION AND CREDENTIALS
EQUIPMENT
KEY METRICS
Food Safety and Protection
• Bachelor’s in science • REHS/RS credential • CP-FS credential
• Thermometers and pH meters • Test strips and sampling kits • Food Code book • Cameras
• Number of
foodborne illness outbreaks
• Number of
foodborne illnesses
• Number of inspections • Number of critical violations
• Hairnets and hats • Mobile technology and inspection forms
Swimming Pools and Recreational Water
3–4 inspections per field day
• Bachelor’s in science • Certified Pool Operator • REHS/RS credential
• Pool chemistry test kits
• Number of inspections completed • Number of
• Tape measures • Optical scanners • Laboratory access • Cameras • Mobile technology and inspection forms • Soil augers and rock hammers • Tile probes and levels • GPS units and CAD software • Sludge judge sampler • Cameras • Mobile technology and inspection forms
critical violations • Closure frequency
Onsite Wastewater
4–5 activities per week
• Bachelor’s in science • REHS/RS credential • Installer training programs
• Contaminated wells ratio • Permit review timelines • System failure reports
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