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§ 13-5101. Definitions

West's Annotated Code of MarylandHealth--GeneralEffective: June 1, 2023

West's Annotated Code of Maryland
Health--General
Title 13. Miscellaneous Health Care Programs (Refs & Annos)
Subtitle 51. Commission on Public Health (Refs & Annos)
Effective: June 1, 2023
MD Code, Health - General, § 13-5101
§ 13-5101. Definitions
Currentness
In general
(a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated.
Commission
(b) “Commission” means the Commission on Public Health.
Foundational public health services
(c) “Foundational public health services” includes:
(1) The following foundational areas:
(i) Communicable disease control;
(ii) Chronic disease and injury prevention;
(iii) Environmental public health;
(iv) Maternal, child, and family health; and
(v) Access to and linkage with clinical care; and
(2) The following foundational capabilities:
(i) Assessment and surveillance;
(ii) Community partnership development;
(iii) Equity;
(iv) Organizational competencies;
(v) Policy development and support;
(vi) Accountability and performance management;
(vii) Emergency preparedness and response; and
(viii) Communications.

Credits

Added by Acts 2023, c. 385, § 1, eff. June 1, 2023.
MD Code, Health - General, § 13-5101, MD HEALTH GEN § 13-5101
Current through legislation effective through May 9, 2024, from the 2024 Regular Session of the General Assembly. Some statute sections may be more current, see credits for details.
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