6 Colo. Code Regs. § 1014-9-2

Current through Register Vol. 47, No. 24, December 25, 2024

Section 6 CCR 1014-9-2 - [Effective 1/14/2025] Definitions

2.1 All definitions that appear in Section 25-1-502, C.R.S., shall apply to these rules.

2.2. "Agency" means a county or district public health agency established pursuant to Section 25-1-506, C.R.S., or a municipal public health agency established pursuant to Section 25-1-507, C.R.S.

2.3. "Core public health" shall be defined by the state board and shall include, but need not be limited to, the assessment of health status and health risks, development of policies to protect and promote health, and the assurance of provision of the essential public health services.

A. Core Public Health Services were defined by the State Board of Health in 6 CCR 1014-7 (01/01/2020), and are comprised of foundational capabilities and foundational public health services:

1. Foundational capabilities in Colorado shall include, but need not be limited to the following:

a. Assessment and Planning

b. Communications

c. Policy Development and Support

d. Partnerships

e. Organizational Competencies

i. Accountability, Performance Management and Quality Improvement

ii. Human Resources

iii. Legal Services and Analysis

iv. Financial Management, Contract and Procurement Services and Facilities Management

v. Information Technology/Informatics (IT)

vi. Leadership and Governance

f. Emergency Preparedness and Response

g. Health Equity/Social Determinants of Health

2. Foundational public health services in Colorado shall include, but need not be limited to the following:

a. Communicable Disease Prevention, Investigation, and Control

b. Environmental Health

c. Maternal, Child, Adolescent and Family Health

d. Chronic Disease and Injury Prevention and Behavioral Health Promotion

e. Access to/Linkage with Clinical Health Care

2.4 Repealed.

2.5 In addition, the definitions listed below shall apply to these rules.

A. "Standards" means a level of recommended achievement against which a local public health agency may compare its current activities, and may include, but is not limited to, performance standards, performance management standards, descriptive standards, and, or quality standards.

6 CCR 1014-9-2

47 CR 24, December 25, 2024, effective 1/14/2025