High Turnover Among State Health Officials/Public Health Directors: Implications for the Public's Health
- Halverson, Paul K.
- Lumpkin, John R.
- Yeager, Valerie A.
- Castrucci, Brian C.
- Moffatt, Sharon
- Tilson, Hugh
Publication date
September 2017
DOI Publisher
Ovid Technologies (Wolters Kluwer Health) Journal
Journal of Public Health Management and Practice Language
EnglishAbstract
State health officials (SHOs) serve a critical role as the leaders of state public health systems. Despite their many responsibilities, there is no formal process for preparation to become an SHO, and few requirements influence the selection of an SHO. Furthermore, to date, no studies have examined SHO tenure or their experiences
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