PH 215 Chapter Notes - Chapter 0: Fiscal Sustainability, Policy Analysis

• School: University of Rochester
• Department: Public Health
• Course: PH 215
• Professor: Nancy Chin

Document Summary

Problem identification: determine the root cause of a public health problem and write a problem statement. Talk to different stakeholders about the problem. Those who are directly or indirectly affected by the policy. Those directly involved with or responsible for the policy. People whose jobs or lives might be affected by the policy or any part of the policy process. Those with strong influence in the community (media, clergy, ceos) Ask who is affected, how big is the problem, what contributes to the problem, and when and where the problem is most likely to occur. Policy analysis: identify possible policy options and pick the one you think is best. Involve people who can provide and/or interpret information about the policy (like subject matter experts, economists, and community partners) Involve people affected by the policy (like community members and partners, Involve people who administer resources related to the policy (public officials and local decision makers) administrators)