Toolkit: Policy Guidance for Viral Hepatitis Programs in Health Departments

Viral hepatitis staff within health departments are often subject matter experts with key information that can inform jurisdictional budget, legislative, and regulatory decisions. How staff provide that information is critical, as governmental public health staff must work within the structure of the executive branch of tribal, state, territorial, or local government. This toolkit provides guidance on navigating public health's role in policy, suggestions for working with community partners, and resources for learning about the budget, legislative and regulatory processes at all levels of government. Additionally, the included worksheet provides key questions for understanding the policy environment in your jurisdiction.