// EFFECTIVE UNTIL JUNE 30, 2025 PER CHAPTER 385 OF 2023 // (a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated. (b) 'Commission' means the Commission on Public Health. (c) 'Foundational public health services' includes: (1) The following foundational areas: (i) Communicable disease control; (ii) Chronic disease and injury prevention; (iii) Environmental public health; (iv) Maternal, child, and family health; and (v) Access to and linkage with clinical care; and (2) The following foundational capabilities: (i) Assessment and surveillance; (ii) Community partnership development; (iii) Equity; (iv) Organizational competencies; (v) Policy development and support; (vi) Accountability and performance management; (vii) Emergency preparedness and response; and (viii) Communications.
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