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Laws to Exempt Retail Foods From State Oversight Are on the Rise
Date posted: Thursday, March 4, 2021Blog poster: Doug Farquhar, JDNEHA has been able to identify 41 bills in 24 states in the 2021–2022 state legislative session that relate to cottage foods (i.e., bills the relax or eliminate food safety requir...
June 2021: Direct From CDC/ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ Services
Direct From CDC/ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ Services ColumnJournal of ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ (Volume 83, Number 10)Editor's Note: The ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ strives to provide up-to-date and relevant information on environmental health...
June 2021
Journal of ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ Volume 83, Number 10 View the IssueAbout the CoverEven as we continue to deal with the current COVID-19 pandemic, we need to prepare for future pandemics. The purpose of the special report featured on this issue’s...
June 2020: Direct From CDC/ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ Services
Direct From CDC/ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ Services ColumnJune 2020 Journal of ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ (Volume 82, Number 10) Editor's Note: NEHA strives to provide up-to-date and relevant information on environmental health and to build partnerships in ...
June 2020
Journal of ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ Volume 82, Number 10 View the IssueAbout the Cover Environmental public health (EPH) practitioners are faced with an increasing scope and scale of population health challenges. This issue’s cover article, “Increas...
July/August 2021: Direct From CDC/ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ Services
Direct From CDC/ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ Services ColumnJournal of ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ (Volume 84, Number 1)Editor's Note: The ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ strives to provide up-to-date and relevant information on environmental health ...
July/August 2021
Journal of ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ Volume 84, Number 1 View the IssueAbout the CoverExposure to elevated carbon monoxide (CO) concentrations can cause an array of health problems or even death. Of increasing concern are CO-related poisonings and fa...
July/August 2020: Direct From CDC/ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ Services
Direct From CDC/ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ Services ColumnJuly/August 2020 Journal of ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ (Volume 83, Number 1) Editor's Note: NEHA strives to provide up-to-date and relevant information on environmental health and to build partnershi...
July/August 2020
Journal of ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ Volume 83, Number 1 About the Cover Parks benefit public health in many ways, from improving stormwater management to mitigating disparities associated with physical and mental health. Parks and recreational areas...
January/February 2021 Direct From CDC/ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ Services
Direct From CDC/ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ Services ColumnJournal of ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ (Volume 83, Number 6)Editor's Note: The ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ strives to provide up-to-date and relevant information on environmental health ...
January/February 2021
Journal of ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ Volume 83, Number 6 View the IssueAbout the Cover The significant proportion of foodborne illnesses attributed to restaurants highlights the importance of food establishment inspections. The objectives of this iss...
January/February 2020 Direct From CDC/ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ Services
Direct From CDC/ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ Services ColumnJanuary/February 2020 Journal of ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ (Volume 82, Number 6) Editor's Note: NEHA strives to provide up-to-date and relevant information on environmental health and to build partn...
January/February 2020
Journal of ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ Volume 82, Number 6 View the IssueAbout the Cover Water quality trading is a market-based mechanism that aims to improve water quality in a way that maximizes economic efficiency while conserving environmental int...
Informatics & Health Tracking
Environmental and public health informatics focuses on standardized data collection, sharing, and use. Wide adoption and use of informatics systems can lead to data-informed decision-making that will improve population health. Enviro...
Hurricane and Flooding Response Resources
Hurricane ResourcesCDC Emergency Partners Information Connection (EPIC) | Conference Calls & WebinarsHurricane Safety | Tips & ResourcesNational Hurricane Center | WebsiteFlood RecoveryResources to Protect and Restore Community HealthWhe...
Governance
Our association is governed by a 14-member Board of Directors that is chaired by the president of our association. The executive director serves as a nonvoting ex-officio member of the board. We have five national officers who serve on the execu...
Food Safety Education Month
Each September, we celebrate National Food Safety Education Month by highlighting the tools and resources we offer around food safety education, and recognizing our members who work diligently to maintain safe food across the country. Our food s...
Flooding Preparedness Resources for Private Water Systems
These resources are meant to assist private well and septic system users before, during, and after a hurricane or mass flooding disaster.Drinking WaterU.S. EPA: Emergency Disinfection of Drinking WaterCDC: Download FAQs on When and How to Boil W...
Fiscal Year 2021 Budget
Date posted: Monday, December 28, 2020Blog poster: Doug Farquhar, JDOn Monday, December 21, the House and Senate Appropriators came to an agreement regarding the fiscal year (FY) 2021 federal budget. Congress released the omnibus appropriations ...
Epi-Ready Team Training
Epi-Ready, a multi-day training course that utilizes a team-based approach, teaches professionals how to respond to a foodborne illness outbreak efficiently and effectively by understanding the roles and responsibilities of the disciplines invol...
ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ and Land Reuse Certificate Program
BrownfieldsBrownfields are land reuse sites often contaminated by harmful chemicals or redeveloped without proper environmental oversight, such as former gas stations, manufactured gas plants, factories, dry cleaners, and abandoned properties. D...
ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ Holds the Keys to Public Health's Future
Date posted: Friday, June 5, 2020Blog poster: Doug Farquhar, JDOne of the foremost paradigm changes that has occurred in public policy in the past 10 years is the enactment of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, also known as the Aff...
Environmental Assessments & Training
The CDC's environmental assessments are an important part of addressing foodborne illness by helping to:identify the underlying environmental causes of foodborne illness outbreaksrecommend steps to stop outbreaks and prevent future onesEnvironme...
Enacted State Food Legislation
Date posted: Thursday, September 23, 2021Blog poster: Doug Farquhar, JDState legislatures introduced several hundred bills related to food during the 2021 legislative sessions. Almost every state introduced legislation regarding food. From food ...
E-Learning
Our online education platform contains our entire library of training and webinars which are free to all active NEHA members and can be used to earn continuing education credits (CEs) towards a NEHA credential.Follow these steps to access the co...
Declaration on National Preparedness Month, September 2020
Publication Date: September 2020We support National Preparedness Month and advocate for national, state, and local policies, regulations, research, and resources that enhance the ability of environmental health professionals to contribute to and...
Declaration on Food Safety and National Food Safety Education Month, September 2020
Publication Date: September 2020We support National Food Safety Education Month and are dedicated to reducing the burden of disease caused by foodborne illness and supporting food safety education through training, credentialing, and partnership...
Declaration on COVID-19 Vaccination, January 2021
Publication Date: January 2021One of the foremost methods to promote public health and wellness are vaccines. We encourage our members and the entire environmental health community to get vaccinated for COVID-19 at the first opportunity and to a...
December 2021 Direct From CDC/ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ Services
Direct From CDC/ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ Services ColumnJournal of ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ (Volume 84, Number 5)Editor's Note: The ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ strives to provide up-to-date and relevant information on environmental health ...
December 2021
Journal of ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ Volume 84, Number 5 View the IssueAbout the Cover Environmental health is historically an overlooked and underrated discipline. The COVID-19 pandemic highlighted the value of environmental health and environmental...
December 2020 Direct From CDC/ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ Services
Direct From CDC/ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ Services ColumnJournal of ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ (Volume 83, Number 5)Editor's Note: The ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ strives to provide up-to-date and relevant information on environmental health ...
December 2020
Journal of ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ Volume 83, Number 5 View the Issue About the Cover To contain the COVID-19 outbreak and mobilize mitigation efforts, public health surv...
Credential Study Guides
NEHA Credential Study Guides have been developed by industry professionals to help prepare candidates for credential exams. We suggest the following manuals but they are not meant to be the only study reference for candidates in order to achieve...
Credential Renewal
NEHA credentials are valid for two years after which they must be renewed. Renewal notices are sent to the email addresses included in your MyNEHA account. To renew a NEHA credential the credential holder must: Su...
Credential Exam Hours
ExamDurationDescriptionREHS/RS4 hours(2, 2-hour periods with a 10-minute break)250 multiple choice questionsCP-FS2.5 hours(no scheduled break)140 multiple choice questionsCCFS2.5 hours (no scheduled break)135 multiple choice questionsCFSSA3 hour...
CP-FS Credential Exam Content & Scores
The CP-FS exam consists of:140 questions; 120 are scored and 20 are unscored pilot questionsCandidates have two hours and 30 minutes to complete the examReview the exam outline of the seven content areas included in the exam and the percentage a...
Courses & Certifications
Courses and certifications can enhance knowledge, skill, and professional growth opportunities. Obtaining professional credentials and certifications displays your dedication to your profession.Difference Between Credentials & Certifications...
Continuing Education for Credentials
Credential RequirementsDuring the two-year credential period, the following continuing education contact hours must be earned to maintain the credential. We measure continuing education in contact hours. One "contact hour" is one clock hour of l...
Congresswoman Lawrence Introduces the ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ Workforce Act
Date posted: Saturday, May 15, 2021Blog poster: Doug Farquhar, JDThe ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ Workforce Act (H.R. 2661) was introduced by Representative Brenda Lawrence (D-Michigan) on April 19, 2021. The act would require the Secretary of the U.S. ...
Congressional House Appropriations Markup of the Labor-HHS-Education Budget Provides Significant Increases to the Nation’s Public Health Infrastructure
Date posted: Friday, July 16, 2021Blog poster: Doug Farquhar, JDThe House Appropriations Labor-HHS-Education Subcommittee oversees the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) budget and released its markup budget this week. The subcommi...
Congress Passes the $1.2 Trillion Infrastructure Bill
Date posted: Monday, November 8, 2021Blog poster: Doug Farquhar, JDCongress was busy this weekend by passing the $1.2 trillion bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (HR 3684) and agreeing to act on the $1.85 trillion reconciliation m...
Congress and Congressional Appropriations in the Final Weeks
Date posted: Tuesday, September 22, 2020Blog poster: Doug Farquhar, JDThe new fiscal year begins on October 1 and the Senate has yet to vote—even at the subcommittee or committee level—on any of the 12 regular appropriations bills. Over in the H...
Completing Your Comprehensive Strategic Improvement Plan
About the CSIP A CSIP is a Comprehensive Strategic Improvement Plan. It is considered a multiyear planning document for jurisdictions to use to determine how to obtain and maintain compliance with the Retail Program Standards. CSIPs a...
Climate Change Resources & Tools
Built Environment Building Healthy Places, Urban Land Institute | PDF Changing Climate Through Healthy Community Design and Transportation, APHA, Climate for Health, ecoAmerica | PDF Designing Healthy, ...
Climate and Health Committee
The mission of our Climate and Health Committee is to be a resource in addressing the environmental and public health impacts from climate change.The committee is comprised of local, state, federal, and industry professionals with environmental ...
Climate Change
Climate & Health GuidesOur new Climate & Health guides were created specifically for environmental public health programs to help you integrate climate & health into environmental health programming and healthcare sector partnerships...
Choose Safe Places Toolkit
The Choose Safe Places project is part of a Cooperative Agreement (CoAg), funded by the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry (ATSDR), entitled "Technical Assistance for Response to ...
Certified Professional – Food Safety
CP-FS credential holders are most often employed in any retail food environment as a quality assurance or quality control manager, facility manager, food-safe chemical supplier, or in a more traditional food safety position such as a regulatory ...