Putting It All Together

This section describes how to formulate conclusions and recommendations from the evaluations you have conducted during the PHA process. It also provides information about how to structure your written documents and ensure they use clear and effective communication.

Overview of Limitations, Conclusions, and Recommendations for Public Health Actions

Evaluating Limitations

Developing Conclusions

Determining Recommendations and Developing a Public Health Action Plan

Developing Documents

Tips for Preparing Written Documents

Releasing Documents

Key Resources

ATSDR Document Outline [PDF – 217 KB] [DOC – 39 KB] for an outline to develop your documents

Brief PHA Process Summary [PDF – 107 KB] [DOC – 26 KB] to include as an appendix in your documents

Full PHA Process Explanation [PDF – 292 KB] [DOC – 50 KB] for details on the scientific evaluations in the PHA process

ATSDR Communication Toolkit

ATSDR Community Engagement Playbook

ATSDR Guide to Materials Development [PDF – 101KB]

ATSDR Online Publication Repository

CDC Health Communication Gateway

CDC Health Literacy Website

NCEH/ATSDR Clear Writing Hub

NCEH/ATSDR Health Communication Playbook [PDF – 14MB]

ATSDR PHAT, Module 8

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Refer to Module 8, How to Write Clear Environmental Health Information, in ATSDR’s Public Health Assessment Training (PHAT) course. Learn how to develop clear and effective environmental health documents for the PHA process in this training module. The link below will take you to the module’s registration page in CDC TRAIN.