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Under the Tenth Amendment, states have the power to protect the health and welfare of their populations, including the authority to implement isolation and quarantine orders to limit the spread of disease. This post is an examination of state public health authority for isolation and quarantine.

The 2020 holiday season is coinciding with a nationwide surge of COVID-19 cases. With great concern that holiday travel to see loved ones may exacerbate community spread of the virus, many states are increasing public health measures before the winter holiday season. As of November 16, 2020, 13 states and D.C. had a quarantine requirement for out-of-state travelers. The U.S. territories also have instituted travel restrictions to limit the spread of COVID-19.

In an effort to help meet demand, some states and territories have joined interjurisdictional licensing compacts that allow a mental health care provider licensed in one state to provide care in another state—without needing to gain licensure in multiple states. These agreements also offer guidance on patient privacy for services rendered remotely or from out-of-state.

Assessment of Foundational Capabilities Assessment of Foundational Capabilities in Public Health Grace Gorenflo, Brian Lentes, Melissa Touma, Anna Bradley Learn how state health departments are implementing the Foundational Public Health Services model to bolster their public health work in this report. The Foundational Public Health Services model serves as the core framework for defining cross-cutting capabilities essential for public health departments to deliver a minimum standard of service. This report compiles examples and assessments from 25 states to illustrate the implementation and progress of these foundational capabilities. Highlighting the importance of public health infrastructure, the report also includes a summary of state activities, showcases models and strategies for modernization and transformation, and reference tools such as cost assessments, legislation, and funding mechanisms used to strengthen public health systems nationwide. Dive into the full report to access these resources. Download the Report (PDF) article yes

Through the lens of the Public Health Accreditation Board's standards and measures, this report explores innovative programs and policies implemented by health departments in an effort to adopt system-wide approaches to achieving health equity.