It addresses disease vectors and pests impact on housing, indoor air pollutants, and water. The cdc also modeled its original basic housing inspection manual after the principles. Healthy housing reference manual describes maintenance practices, proper insulation, and how to prevent moisture intrusion from a homes foundation, walls, and roof. Select up to three search categories and corresponding keywords using the fields to the right. Maintain housing in a good state of repair for the health and enjoyment of current and future occupants. Formaldehyde is a colorless, flammable gas that has a distinct, strong smell. When you log into the healthy housing and lead poisoning surveillance system user manual hhlpss, you will see a screen. Although new homes are typically safer and healthier, having been built to modern building standards, technologies and regulations, and to. It addresses disease vectors and pests impact on housing, indoor air pollutants, and water management systems. National library of medicine nlm specialized information services sis is a division within the nlm. Federal, state, and local guidance for public health issues. Use of trade names is for identification only and does not imply endorsement by the centers for disease control and prevention, the public health service, the u. Healthy housing reference manual electronic resource.
The affordability, location, and quality of housing have all been independently linked to health. New homes york state manual community renewal new york state. Sep 11, 2020 this week we look forward to an enlightening discussion on the healthy homes movement and a new related document called healthy housing principles reference guide. Poor quality housing and blighted neighborhoods diminish. Provide safe, healthy and comfortable housing for workers.
The hud healthy homes program guidance manual is based on proven approaches and techniques, and the most current research. The reference manual also provides information on the operations and maintenance of plumbing systems, venting requirements for plumbing systems, and methods to conserve water. The manual reflects the ongoing commitment of both cdc and the u. This data may be prepopulated for in the data reporting to hud, but if not, the information is located in your notice of award.
Department of housing and urban development hud to work together to provide local jurisdictions with tools to address housing related health hazards. Who will support member states in adapting the guidelines to national contexts and priorities to ensure safe and healthy housing for all. Refrigerative air conditioning, removes heat and humidity to maintain a comfortable indoor temperature even under the most severe outdoor conditions. Who housing and health guidelines who world health. Federal, state, and local guidance for public health issues associated with rodents pest controlwildlife removal workplace safety usgs medical wallet card for wildlife professionals. Environmental health training in emergency response ehter awareness level shelters module references and resources alameda county operational area emergency management organization, a guide for. Use of trade names is for identification only and does not imply endorsement by. Federal, state, and local guidance for public health. Hud standards for success data integrity reference manual. Executive summary healthy housing reference manual nceh. Development of this manual was supported by the hud and cdc healthy homes initiatives. It is written for everyone interested in developing or expanding a healthy homes program. We are thrilled to have kevin kennedy and larry zarker joining us to discuss how the building performance world is getting more and more involved in indoor environmental quality.
This update addresses the many changes that have occurred in housing construction methods and. A healthy homes approach is a coordinated, comprehensive, and holistic approach to preventing diseases and injuries that result from housing related hazards and deficiencies cdc, n. Recommended minimum distance between well and pollution sources. Healthy housing toolkit for housing counselors hud exchange. Healthy homes and lead poisoning prevention program. Important reference document for public health and housing professionals with responsibility and interest in creating and maintaining healthy housing.
Hud, 20 healthy housing reference manual although not a data source, this manual, developed by hud and hhs, provides healthy housing background and identifies specific housing and health criteria which should be used to assess and monitor housing quality. Development of this manual was supported by the hud and cdc healthy. The healthy homes program guidance manual july 2012 this document was developed for the u. Two simple changes to improve health outcomes in the section. Healthcare professionals, public health professionals, environmental health specialist, other languages. While availability of data to evaluate the state and health of housing stock varies. The cdc also modeled its original basic housing inspection manual. Pdf icon cdc healthy housing reference manual cdc healthy housing. Cdc, 2008 healthy housing reference manual the healthy housing reference manual, developed by hud and hhs, provides background on healthy housing criteria and a full range of information about whats necessary to create healthy housing.
Hud data integrity reference manual page 10 of 152 grant award data elements each grantee will report all of the data elements in the grant award section. Corresponding urls for this table are listed in the reference section of this manual. Healthy housing embodies concepts found in both the built and near environment. National healthy housing standard page 1 foreword and acknowledgments foreword housing is one of the best known and documented determinants of health.
This manual is designed for state and local healthy homes programs that are. May 04, 2018 2 farm human resources reference manual 2018 shared goals managers and workers have at least two shared housing goals. A healthy home is sited, designed, built, renovated, and maintained to support health. Formaldehyde is a common chemical in our environment. Developed by the national healthy homes training center as part of the national center for healthy housing. Review resources on indoor air quality and healthy homes to prepare and train for. Tables listing healthy housing reference manual nceh. Environmental health training in emergency response ehter awareness level shelters module references and resources alameda county operational area. American public health associations basic principles of.
Healthcare professionals, public health professionals. Home page healthy housing reference manual nceh cdc. Healthy home evaluator references building performance institute. Our focus in the national healthy housing standard is the over 100 million existing homes in our country that offer the most significant opportunity to protect public health and reduce health disparities. David jacobs, phd, cih, national center for healthy. Cach homeless services reference manual page 8 housing providers directory emergency needsshelter coordination help ministries 4 s. Interactions of individual, family, community, and policy. The healthy housing reference manual, published by the centers for disease control and prevention, addresses many common home health and safety issues.
Housing counselors should be familiar with key resources, common hazards, and the principles of healthy housing, as described below. There is a lot of emerging scientific evidence linking health outcomes such as asthma, lead poisoning, and unintentional injuries to substandard housing. Chapter 8rural water supplies and waterquality issues. Hqs could benefit by the inclusion of many of these criteria. Intervention strategies united states department of housing. In response to widespread gentrification and rising housing costs, which are displacing ahf patients throughout california, florida and elsewhere, the organization has launched the healthy housing foundation to fulfill its public health mission. Healthy housing reference manual 1 contents sometimes poor housing is a shorthand way of describing living conditions of poor people. The poor include the aged, deprived, ethnic minority groups, the infirmed, and families headed by unemployed women. The toolkit also references additional resources for those who want to. New chapters have been added, making the manual more comprehensive. Two simple changes to improve health outcomes in the. A consumer action guide is a 12page booklet written for the general. The principles continue to inform the dialogue about, and development of policies to promote, healthy housing.
Department of health and human services, centers for disease control and prevention, national center for environmental health, u. Department of housing and urban development atlanta 2006. List of figures healthy housing reference manual nceh. Basis for the student manual for the essentials for healthy homes practitioners course. Substantial savings in health care costs and improved quality of life can be achieved by reducing health and safety hazards in the home. Download adobe acrobat version of the manual cdc pdf pdf 6. Healthy housing reference manual electronic resource u. For example, hud and centers for disease control and prevention cdc have developed a healthy housing reference manual that seeks to address huds health.
Department of housing and urban development hud, office of healthy homes and lead hazard control ohhlhc under contract no. Healthy housing and lead poisoning surveillance system user. This information should be entered once for each award year. The revised basic housing inspection manual, renamed the healthy housing reference manual, responds to the enormous changes that have occurred in housing construction methods and materials and to new knowledge related to the impact of housing on health and safety. Everyone is exposed to small amounts of formaldehyde in the air and in some foods and manufactured products. Housing counseling healthy housing toolkit february 2018. Source healthy housing reference manual, chapter 12 tool tip learn more. Refer to the help section for more detailed instructions. Healthy homes is a centuryold concept that promotes safe, decent, and sanitary housing as a means for preventing disease and injury. Pediatric environmental health toolkit content for clearance 942008.
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