Standard work classification system of public health center

• DOI: 10.14367/kjhep.2019.36.4.23
• Publication Date: 2019-10-15T20:58:25Z
• Authors: Nam-Soo Hong; Ju-Hyung Lee; Chang-Hoon Kim; Jee Yong Hong; Keun-Sang Kwon
• Keywords: 03 medical and health sciences; 0305 other medical science; 3. Good health

Objectives: The purpose of this study is to analyze the work area of the public health center and to establish a standard work classification system. Methods: We analyzed the general workforce status and Full Time Equivalent using public health information system. At first phase we classified the work of public health center considering Regional public health act and public health functions. Finally, we considered the establishment of sub-organizations in the public health center and classified them into essential tasks and transferable tasks. Results: The work of public health center was classified into policy development, evaluation and research, creating healthy environment and ensuring essential health services. Conclusions: This study suggest a new standard work classification system of public health center in response to change in healthcare environment.