Equality of services provided

1. The district board of health is responsible for determining which public health services and programs the district health unit will provide. 2. Any services provided by the district health unit must be made available to all areas within the health district. 3. If it is not practical for the district health unit to provide the services directly through its own staff, it may contract with another entity to deliver the services. 4. To maintain equality of service throughout the district, it is recommended that the district health unit employ, at a minimum, the services of at least a one-half time registered nurse for each county within the district, and that each county within the district have the services of a public health officer.