MPH Foundational Competencies (CEPH)
Upon successful completion of this discussion, you should be able to:
Compare the organization, structure and function of health care, public health and regulatory systems across national and international settings [CEPH.05]
Key Resources
Textbook: Master of Public Health Competencies: A Case Study Approach, Chapter 5
Prompt
For this discussion, you will analyze a case study in public health from the textbook, Master of Public Health Competencies: A Case Study Approach edited by Santella. Please review the following case study from this text:
Chapter 5: Comparing Organizational Structure and Function of Healthcare and Public Health Systems: The Q5C Model for Quality, Coverage, Cost, Choice, Coordination, and Context.
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.
For your initial/main post, please complete the Q5C Analysis Worksheet Word Document and attach it to your main post submission.
In all posts, please make certain to include in-text citations throughout and a reference list.
Collaborate with your colleagues on this case study within your reply posts. Please further the discussion by offering suggestions, elaborating on points made, presenting additional evidence/information, asking open-ended questions, etc.
Please review the Discussion Rubric PDF for information on the discussion participation expectations.