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Our Purpose is to provide pertinent, timely and
accurate information regarding public health issues that impact Concessioner,
visitor and sister agency populations.
The site structure is based in large part, on the requirements as set
forth in the current Memorandum of Understanding between the National
Park Service and the Division
of Commissioned Personnel (DCP) of the United States Public Health
Service. The core program covers drinking
water, wastewater,
food safety, Illnesses
and diseases, recreational
water (bathing beaches, spas, hot tubs), and backcountry
operations. Non-core programs include industrial hygiene, hazmat,
and facilities maintenance. To learn more about the Public Health Program
(PHP) see Program Overview.
Current News
On occasion, late and breaking information germane
to the PHP can be found here. Check back often to see if new information
has been posted.
Can a Food
Establishment use produce from Farmers Markets?
Norovirus isn't just for Cruise Ships!
"Stomach-flu" causing norovirus can happen anywhere anytime
and when it does, hundreds of people can get sick.
The symptoms of norovirus infection are nausea, vomiting, and/or diarrhea
accompanied by abdominal cramps. Symptoms are usually brief and last only
1 or 2 days. However, during that brief period, people can feel very ill
and vomit, often violently and without warning, many times a day.
Norovirus is easy to catch but easy to prevent. To find out more please
see:
Norovirus - General Information
Norovirus - Response and
Cleanup
Norovirus - Frequently Asked Questions
Backcountry
Environmental Health Training Manual and Video
Health
Related Hoaxes and Rumors (Centers of Disease
Control and Prevention)
FDA
Food Recalls
09/27/02 FDA
Bioterrorism Act
Frequently Asked
Questions
To better serve you, we have a Frequently Asked
Questions (FAQ's) section for your use. If you do not find an answer to
your question, please contact us. The list of questions will be updated
as warranted.
General
Policy and Guidelines
Director's
Orders 83
Drinking Water Reference Manuals RM83(A1)
and RM82(A2) - Pending
Wastewater Reference Manuals RM83(B1),
RM83(B2), RM83(B3),
and RM83(B4) - Pending
Food Safety Reference ManualsRM83(C1)
and RM83(C2)
2001
Food Code Errata Sheet
2001
Food Code Supplement
Bathing Beaches Reference Manual RM83(D)
Swimming Pools Reference Manual RM83(E)
Hot Tubs and Spas Reference Manual RM83(F)
Illnesses Surveillance Reference Manual RM83(G)
Backcountry Reference Manual RM83(H)
Vectorborne & Zoonotic Diseases RM83(I) - Pending
General Administration
Educational Material
Public Health Program Vacancies
Recommended Training
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