Funding & Partnerships Flashcards
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Which of the following is a primary source of funding for the Southern Nevada Health District?
Answer: Local government appropriations, permit fees, and state and federal grants
SNHD is funded through a combination of local government appropriations, fees collected for permits and services, and state and federal grant funding.
Why does SNHD partner with community organizations and healthcare providers?
Answer: To extend the reach of public health services and address health disparities across Southern Nevada
SNHD partners with community organizations and healthcare providers to deliver health services more broadly, reach underserved populations, and address health disparities in Southern Nevada.
How does the food handler card fee program support SNHD's broader public health mission?
Answer: Card fees generate revenue that helps fund food safety inspections, training programs, and other public health services
The fees paid by food handlers for their cards help fund SNHD's food safety inspection program, training development, and other public health services across Southern Nevada.
Which federal agency is a key funding partner for SNHD's disease surveillance and emergency preparedness programs?
Answer: The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
The CDC is one of SNHD's key federal funding partners, providing grants for disease surveillance, immunization programs, emergency preparedness, and other core public health functions.
What role do food service industry partners play in SNHD's food safety education efforts?
Answer: They can help promote food safety culture within their businesses and encourage timely card renewal
Food service industry partners such as restaurant associations and hotel operators can amplify SNHD's food safety education by promoting compliance, reminding employees to renew cards, and maintaining a food safety culture.
Why is consistent funding important for the SNHD food safety inspection program?
Answer: It ensures adequate staffing to inspect the thousands of food establishments in Clark County on a regular schedule
Clark County has thousands of permitted food establishments. Consistent funding is essential to maintain the inspector workforce and inspection frequency needed to protect public health across such a large jurisdiction.