Policy

Question 1

Who has the greatest power in public policy

Answer 1

The people

Question 2

3 criteria for policy and programs to meet public good

Answer 2

Adequacy – Most of needs met

Equity – Fairness/Benefit based on Need

Efficiency – Achieve A&E with least cost

Question 3

What does child policy provides

Answer 3

Information, Funding, Services, Public system infrastructure

Question 4

What are the neurodevelopmental consequences of lead exposure

Answer 4

Lower IQ, Neuropsychological abilities (4x likely to be diagnosed with ADHD, reduced execute functioning, visual motor skills, behavioral challenges, speech and language) Time Lag in expression of neurobehaior

Question 5

What is the protocol in place for detecting lead

Answer 5

Children tested for lead score of 10 or higher triggers lead risk assessment

Ohio Department of health rep tries to find source of lead by conducting a public health lead risk assessment

Issues a lead hazard control order and home owner must fix source in 90 days and pass an examiniation

If owner fails, order to vacate until hazard is cleared

Question 6

Effects of lead in utero

Answer 6

Low birth weight, Premature birth, brain damage, stillbirth

Question 7

Overarching practice considerations in child policy

Answer 7

who is responsible for funding and implementation

Who should receive benefit and when

How can impact be measured

How can outcomes shape the next step