This case study was based on real public health initiatives. Therefore, your engagement in this discussion will help you hone workforce-related skills for public health practice. Additionally, you will revisit these concepts in another discussion later this term, titled “Policy Development in Public Health II” during Module Six.
For your initial/main post, please address all of the following questions:
Note: Please use the case study as a contextual example when responding to the questions below.
● Part 1—Policymaking at Different Levels (100 words):
○ How are policies made at the national level? Provide an example.
○ How does the policymaking process (national level) differ when compared to the state and local levels? Provide examples.
● Part 2—Legislative Support (100 words):
○ How does a policy move from one legislative committee to another? Provide an example.
○ How does a policy change as it goes through these committees? Provide an example.
○ Why is it necessary for a policy to move through legislative committees? Does it facilitate or hinder legislative support for the final policy version? Please explain and provide examples.
● Part 3—Ethics, Research, and Evaluation (100 words):
○ The Ethics of Policy: In the case study, public health officials had an ethical decision to make regarding high-risk food products (e.g., raw oysters, raw milk). Where should the line be drawn between freedom of choice and ensuring public health? Argue your perspective using the philosophies, theories, or concepts of ethics.
○ Research and Evaluation: Describe the necessity for gathering evidence for policymaking decisions. What types of evidence may be gathered through policy research? What types of evidence may be gathered through policy evaluation? What issues may arise when decision making does not have adequate evidence?
In all posts, please make certain to include in-text citations throughout and a reference list.
