Entry-Level Domain 3 Competencies
3.1 Manage population health.
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3.1a Define a target population including its functional and problem-solving capabilities (anywhere in the continuum of care).
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3.1b Assess population health data.
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3.1c Assess the priorities of the community and/or the affected clinical population.
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3.1d Compare and contrast local, regional, national, and global benchmarks to identify health patterns across populations.
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3.1e Apply an understanding of the public health system and its interfaces with clinical health care in addressing population health needs.
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3.1f Develop an action plan to meet an identified need(s), including evaluation methods.
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3.1g Participate in the implementation of sociocultural and linguistically responsive interventions.
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3.1h Describe general principles and practices for the clinical management of populations across the age continuum.
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3.1i Identify ethical principles to protect the health and safety of diverse populations.
3.2 Engage in effective partnerships.
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3.2a Engage with other health professionals to address population health issues.
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3.2b Demonstrate effective collaboration and mutual accountability with relevant stakeholders.
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3.2c Use culturally and linguistically responsive communication strategies.
3.3 Consider the socioeconomic impact of the delivery of health care.
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3.3a Describe access and equity implications of proposed intervention(s).
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3.3b Prioritize patient-focused and/or community action plans that are safe, effective, and efficient in the context of available resources.
3.4 Advance equitable population health policy.
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3.4a Describe policy development processes.
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3.4b Describe the impact of policies on population outcomes, including social justice and health equity.
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3.4c Identify best evidence to support policy development.
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3.4d Propose modifications to or development of policy based on population findings.
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3.4e Develop an awareness of the interconnectedness of population health across borders.
3.5 Demonstrate advocacy strategies.
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3.5a Articulate a need for change.
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3.5b Describe the intent of the proposed change.
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3.5c Define stakeholders, including members of the community and/or clinical populations, and their level of influence.
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3.5d Implement messaging strategies appropriate to audience and stakeholders.
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3.5e Evaluate the effectiveness of advocacy actions.
3.6 Advance preparedness to protect population health during disasters and public health emergencies.
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3.6a Identify changes in conditions that might indicate a disaster or public health emergency.
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3.6b Understand the impact of climate change on environmental and population health.
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3.6c Describe the health and safety hazards of disasters and public health emergencies.
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3.6d Describe the overarching principles and methods regarding personal safety measures, including personal protective equipment (PPE).
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3.6e Implement infection control measures and proper use of personal protective equipment.