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Environmental Health Designees:


You are invited to participate in a survey of EHD preparedness and support. The survey will take approximately 15 minutes to complete and has been sent on behalf of Sharon Mallory in the Vermont Department of Health as part of the requirements for a Masters in Public Health. Responses are anonymous.


Your participation in this study is voluntary, but is much appreciated. Please complete the survey by FRIDAY MARCH 25, 2005. If you have questions at any time about the survey or the procedures, you may contact me at 802-863-7548 or by email at [email protected].


This questionnaire is designed for primary and back-up EHDs. District Directors and PHN Supervisors should not take this survey unless they are active in the EHD role. I will provide DDs/PHNSs with opportunity to comment on the program in the near future


Thank you very much for your time and support. Please start with the survey now by clicking on the Continue button below.

Thank you,
Sharon Mallory
 
 

Are you a primary or back-up Environmental Health Designee in a VDH District Office?
 
Yes
 
No
 
 


Environmental Health Designee Characteristics
 
 

How long have you been in the Primary or Back-up Environmental Health Designee Role?
 
< 1 year
 
1 - 1.99 years
 
2 - 2.99 years
 
3 - 3.99 years
 
4 - 4.99 years
 
5 - 5.99 years
 
Other
 
 
 

Which position do you hold in the Department of Health?
 
Public Health Nurse
 
Health Outreach Specialist
 
PHNS/DD (only if also EHD)
 
Other
 
 
 

In addition to education provided by VDH, have you had any professional training (college coursework, continuing education, etc.) in environmental health?
 
Yes
 
No
 
 


General Program Comments
 
 

In general, do you feel you have adequate knowledge/skills in the following areas?
Definitely Mostly Somewhat Not at all
Understanding EHD Roles and Responsibilities
Understanding THO Roles and Responsibilities
Awareness of environmental hazards and the relationship to health
Awareness of public policy relating to environmental health
 
 
 
In what ways have you found the EHD/THO program effective and rewarding?
   
 
 
 
What are the barriers to effectively carrying out your role as EHD?
   
 
 
 
If the EHD role were expanded, what additional functions should the Environmental Health Program invlude? (i.e., public education/outreach, etc.)
   
 
 


Training and Resources

 
 

Do you find the following to be an effective means of gaining knowledge about environmental health and the EHD role?
Definitely Mostly Somewhat Not at all N/A (do not use)
Central Office support (phone/in person)
Email/mail updates from Central Office
Monthly CPH/Health Protection conference calls
Twice Annual EHD Trainings
Electronic EHD Manual
 
 
 
Central Office Support:
   
EHD Trainings:
   
EHD Manual:
   
 
 


Training and Resources (Continued)
 
 
 
Central Office Support:
   
EHD Trainings:
   
EHD Manual:
   
 
 
 
Are there any particular topics that you feel should be covered in future trainings?
   
What type(s) of EHD trainings would you like to have?
   
 
 


Town Health Officers
 
 

Overall, do you feel you are able to be an effective resource to your local town health officers?
 
Definitely
 
Mostly
 
Somewhat
 
Not at All
 
 
 
What are the challenges you face in working with and training THOs?
   
What efforts (local or centrally initiated) have you found to be effective in communicating with and supporting THOs?
   
How could the Department of Health improve the communication with and support of THOs?
   
 
 


Final Thoughts
 
 
 
Please use this space to provide additional comments or suggestions regarding the EHD/THO system of responding to public health hazards:
   
 
Please contact [email protected] if you have any questions regarding this survey.
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