N.J. Admin. Code § 8:52-6.2

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 23, December 2, 2024

Section 8:52-6.2 - Health education and health promotion services

(a) Each local health agency shall provide a comprehensive health education and health promotion program which is developed and overseen by a health educator and provides integrated support to the daily operation of the local health agency.

(b) Each local health agency shall implement and evaluate culturally and linguistically appropriate population-based health education and health promotion activities that are developed in accordance with the Community Health Improvement Plan.

(c) Each local health agency shall ensure that health education and health promotion services provide the core public health functions and the delivery of the "10 essential health services" at 8:52-3.2(a)1 through 10 that shall include, but not be limited to:

1. Assessment and analysis of individual and community needs and assets;

2. Planning of theory-based health education programs which includes the development of appropriate and measurable objectives;

3. Implementation of population-based health education programs which match various educational strategies and methods to the identified issues. Strategies may include, but are not limited to, direct programming, train-the-trainer programs, community organization methods, media campaigns, and advocacy initiatives;

4. Provision of process, impact, and outcome evaluation of health education programs in order to measure achievement and success;

5. Management of health education programs, personnel, and budgets;

6. Development of in-service training programs for staff, volunteers, and other interested parties;

7. Recruitment and training of volunteers to build and support community coalitions and partnerships;

8. Identification of and facilitation among agencies and community resources to reduce duplication and enhance services;

9. Provision of client referral and assistance to health and social service resources;

10. Development of risk communication plans to manage community concern and convey appropriate and accurate information;

11. Advise and/or serve as a spokesperson and liaison to the media;

12. Provision of public health advocacy for policies and funding that support social justice principles and which will improve the health status of communities;

13. Provision of grant writing to support local health agency objectives, the Community Health Improvement Plan, and health education programs;

14. Development of audio, visual, and print materials which support program initiatives; and

15. Use of quantitative and qualitative research techniques to advance the quality of public health practice.

(d) Each local health agency shall plan and develop health education programs and interventions regarding the uninsured, underinsured, immigrant, indigent, and other vulnerable populations within its jurisdiction.

(e) Each local health agency shall inventory health promotion and health education services delivered by all agencies in their jurisdiction. This inventory shall compare the existing services with those outlined in the Community Health Improvement Plan in order to identify gaps, reduce duplication, and to identify opportunities for collaborative partnerships.

N.J. Admin. Code § 8:52-6.2