The Senates Health Education Committee will come to order. Today, we are holding a hearing on the nomination of attorney general becerra to be secretary of health and Human Services. Senator burr and i will have an Opening Statement and then i will recognize senator feinstein to introduce attorney general becerra. After attorney general becerra gives his testimony, senators will have five minutes and i will be happy to stay for a second round if any senator has her many questions. Has remaining questions. Before we begin, we will follow the advice of the instruction on conducting this hearing. We are grateful to everyone who has worked so hard to get this set up and to help everyone stay safe and healthy. Members are kept six feet apart. Some senators are participating by videoconference. While we are no longer able to have a hearing over to the public, video is available on our website at health. Senate. Gov. Thank you attorney general becerra for joining us. I appreciated our convers
Protect the elderly, vulnerable residents, Infection Control remains a problem. Our nursing Home Organization has asked for help, stating staff is doing all they can to protect their residence. They say we cannot do it alone. This legislation provides for a covid strike team, an Emergency Response model used in natural disasters. These teams are composed from local Emergency Management departments, health departments, nonprofits, private businesses, and the national guard. These teams are designed to bring muchneeded resource to a disaster scene, including temporary staffing and medical support. Medical expertise can be provided if not available. This legislation provides Financial Support for addressing the outbreaks of covid19 infection in Nursing Homes. The Improvement Organization was created in 2011 to allow quality Improvement Organizations to provide Technical Assistance and resources to Health Care Providers. These organizations are mostly private, notforprofit organizations st
The Public Health service. Its people and programs affect the lives of millions of americans every day. Whether it is a matter of medical research, food and drugs, contagious diseases, or the delivery of health care, the Public Health service plays a significant role. How the Public Health service became what it is today is really the story of Public Health in america, a story that is still unfolding. Throughout the years, the Public Health service has fought its battle in plague ridden cities and the corridors of power in washington. Todays Public Health Service Agencies are challenged by an ever changing world and they respond. The centers for Disease Control and prevention strive to protect citizens from infectious and non Infectious Diseases. The Health Resources and Services Administration supports the training of Health Professionals and sends them to underserved areas. The National Institutes of health conduct basic research on diseases such as aids. The food and Drug Administra
Its battles in the corridors of power in washington. Todays public agencies are challenged by an everchanging world and they respond. The centers for Disease Control and prevention strive to protect citizens from infectious and nonInfectious Diseases. The Health Resources and Services Administration supports the training of Health Professionals and sends them to underserved areas. The National Institutes of health conduct basic research on diseases such as aids. The food and Drug Administration hastens the approval process to bring new drugs to the public. The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration provides services for mental, behavioral, and addictive disorders. The healthrelated concerns connected with Hazardous Waste are increasingly important. Responsibility for the agency for toxic substances and disease registry. A relatively recent addition is the agency for Health Care Policy and research. The agency strives to assess the effectiveness of medical care. The P
Whether its a matter of medical research, pure food and drugs, contagious diseases or the delivery of health care the Public Health service plays a significant role. How the Public Health service became what it is today is really the story of Public Health in america. A story thats still unfolding. Throughout the years, the Public Health service has fought its battle in plagueridden cities and the corridors of power in washington. Todays Public Health Service Agencies are challenged by an ever changing world. And they respond. The centers for Disease Control and prevention strive to protect citizens from infectious and nonInfectious Diseases. The Health Resources and Services Administration supports the training of Health Professionals and sends them to underserved areas. The National Institutes of health conduct basic research on diseases such as aids. The food and Drug Administration hastens the approval process to bring new drugs to the public. The Substance Abuse and mental Health