Protocol for Assessing Community Excellence in Environmental Health (PACE EH): A Guidebook for Local Health Officials

Protocol for Assessing Community Excellence in Environmental Health (PACE EH): A Guidebook for Local Health Officials

Description:

This guide helps local public health agencies to

• Prepare for and assess environmental health issues from the local community’s point of view;
• Collect relevant data on local environmental health issues; and
• Facilitate communication and collaboration with the community.

The guide details the process and methdology for assessing a community’s concern for environmental health issues, its preparedness, and its access to resources.

Target Situation:

Public health professionals who want to prepare for and assess environmental health issues from the local community’s point of view.

Case Studies:

Harduar-Morano, L., Price, J.R., Parker, D. & Blackmore, C. (2008). PACE EH post project assessment of quality of life changes in a Florida community related to infrastructure improvements. Journal of Environmental Health, 70(10), 40-47.

This article describes the changes in community member well-being after implementing the PACE EH in a low-income community in Florida. https://www.cdc.gov/nceh/ehs/ceha/docs/pace-eh-post-project.pdf pdf icon[PDF – 381 KB].

Additional Reading:

Several additional readings regarding PACE EH, including more case studies, fact sheets, and narrated presentations can be found at: https://www.cdc.gov/nceh/ehs/ceha/resources.htm.