CDC – how does it contribute to public health

Research a selected local, national, or global nonprofit organization or government agency to determine how it contributes to public health and safety improvements, promotes equal opportunity, and improves the quality of life within the community. Submit your findings in a 3-5 page report.

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). is the chosen agency

Research your chosen organization and submit a report of your findings.

Graded Requirements

The research requirements, outlined below, correspond to the grading criteria in the assessment scoring guide, so be sure to address each point.

Explain how the organization’s mission and vision enable it to contribute to public health and safety improvements.

Include examples of ways a local and/or global initiative supports organizational mission and vision and promotes public health and safety.

Evaluate an organization’s ability to promote equal opportunity and improve the quality of life in the community.

Consider the effects of social, cultural, economic, and physical barriers.

Assess the impact of funding sources, policy, and legislation on the organization’s provision of services.

Consider the potential implications of funding decisions, policy, and legislation for individuals, families, and aggregates within the community.

Explain how an organization’s work impacts the health and/or safety needs of a local community.

Consider how nurses might become involved with the organization.

Write clearly and concisely in a logically coherent and appropriate form and style.

Write with a specific purpose and audience in mind.

Adhere to scholarly and disciplinary writing standards and APA formatting requirements.

Document Format and Length

Format your paper using APA style.

Use the APA Style Paper Template. An APA Style Paper Tutorial is also provided to help you in writing and formatting your paper. Be sure to include:

A title page and references page. An abstract is not required.

A running head on all pages.

Appropriate section headings.

Your paper should comprise 3–4 pages of content plus title and references pages.

Supporting Evidence

Cite at least three credible sources from peer-reviewed journals or professional industry publications that support your research findings.