Problem 1: In the paper (assigned for Class #2), Suarez-Lopez JR, et al., 2021, the authors identify pandemic-related environmental threats to child development. The authors explicitly discuss environmental contaminants (hazards), food access, education and social environments. These multiple considerations demonstrate both the complexity of the child's "environment" and the potential for amplification of social injustices, economic structures and structural racism in the US. The authors propose inclusion of environmental health professionals in the design and implementation of public health responses to emergencies.
How would you prioritize resources in Massachusetts to identify negative influences on children's health and design an equitable public health response to the COVID-19 pandemic? Please consider the Environmental Justice principles in your discussion.
Problem 2: Studies show that fifty percent of system implementations fail. Please research a few failed clinical system implementations and list the reasons why they failed. Also list what you think could have been done to make them successful.
List at least 2 specific failed clinical systems implementations in your assignment.