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Officers from Environmental Health Department participate in Colorado Environmental Health Association (CEHA) Annual Conference
#TurksandCaicos, October 23, 2023 – Two (2) Environmental Health Officers (EHOs) from the Ministry of Health and Human Services had a valuable experience attending the Colorado Environmental Health Association (CEHA) Conference. The Conference took place from Tuesday, 10th October to Friday, 13th October, 2023.
During the Conference, TCI delegates Ms. Tashy Forbes and Ms. Clevesha Outten, both from Providenciales, focused on exploring general professional and technical aspects of environmental health. By doing so, they gained valuable insights into the latest developments, best practices, and innovative solutions in the field. Attending such conferences is crucial for professionals to stay updated with the advancements in their respective fields and to network with fellow experts, ensuring that they can apply the most current knowledge and techniques in their work.
Key objectives of the Conference included:
- School Chemical Cleanouts
- Investigating Climate Change- Induced Drought as a driver of heavy metals exposure in rural community.
- Tick Bourne Disease in Colorado
- Pressure Distribution Design in Onsite Wastewater Treatment Systems
- Retail Program Standards and CO Reg & Conducting Risk-Based Inspection Method
- Asbestos Risks in the Workplace and General State Requirements
- Lead-Based Paint/Dust in Schools: Home Daycares, Preschools & Kindergarten classrooms
- Closing the gaps on Critical Food Safety Elements
- Denver’s Love My Air Program: Moving Forward by learning from the past.
- Cyclospora outbreak at a Retail Food Facility
- Internship Experiences with Local Public Health Departments
- Starting a School Inspection program
- Situational Awareness and De-Escalation
- A Three-pronged Approach to Advancing Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion.
- How Non-Compliance at a Wilderness Youth Program Contributed to an Outbreak.
Overall, the conference served as a platform for collaboration, learning, and networking among experts and practitioners in the field of Environmental Health and Safety. By sharing knowledge and expertise, attendees were empowered to advance the cause of environmental health, ultimately contributing to healthier communities and a safer, more sustainable environment for all.