How Do CEHAs Strengthen Environmental Health Programs?
The Protocol for Assessing Community Excellence in Environmental Health (PACE EH) and other CEHA processes can be used to operationalize the 10 Essential Services of Environmental Public Health. Local environmental health agencies most often mention strengthening of the following essential services as part of their PACE EH processes: • Assessment: monitor health; diagnose and investigate • Policy development: inform, educate, and empower; mobilize community partnerships; develop policies • Assurance: assure a competent workforce PACE EH: One Tool for CEHAs The Protocol for Assessing Community Excellence in Environmental Health (PACE EH) is the methodology promoted by the National Center for Environmental Health (NCEH) and the National Association of County and City Health Officials (NACCHO) to conduct CEHAs in both domestic and international settings. PACE EH offers guidance to communities and local health officials for conducting community-based environmental health assessments to • i
