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General information
section 1 of the public health agency to promote good public health,
evaluate the effects of methods and strategies in
public health, follow the health status of the population and
factors that affect this, through knowledge creation and
dissemination of health promotion and disease prevention and
damage and promote an effective infectious disease control. Activities
should be on the basis of scientific knowledge.
Particular attention should be paid to those groups that are most at risk
to suffer from ill-health. Regulation (2015:173).
2 § the museums shall
1. be responsible for the monitoring of the health of the population and for
cross-sectoral follow-up of the development of
public health determinants based on
public health policy objectives and evaluate actions and
methods in public health,
2. responsible for knowledge creation within their area of responsibility,
3. provide Government and State authorities with knowledge-
and decision-making about their area of responsibility,
4. identify, analyze, and communicate for responsibility
relevant knowledge to the concerned municipalities, county councils and other
relevant sectors of society,
5. to coordinate, monitor and develop infection protection at national
level, and
6. contribute to the reduction of negative environmental impacts on human
health. Regulation (2015:173).
Specific tasks
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The authority shall in particular
1. analyze the development of health and health
determinants and how determinants are distributed
by sex, ethnic or cultural background, socio-economic
origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or
gender expression, disability, age,
2. follow and analyze behavior and Futurism of
impact on infection protection and how such changes
affects the conditions for infection protection in the country,
3. promote the generation target for environmental work and the
environmental quality objectives which Parliament has laid down is reached and at
propose measures for environmental work as well as in
This work in particular follow up, evaluate and disseminate knowledge
about how human health is affected by the environment,
4. producing statistics in the field of public health and promotion
access to such statistics,
5. contribute to the development of both health economic methodology
in the field of public health and methods to take into account
public health aspects in impact assessments and follow-ups,
6. monitor and analyse the development of infectious diseases
and protection against these nationally and internationally,
analyze the implications of these developments for society
and the individual and to evaluate the effects of vaccinations
and other infection control measures in health care and
other relevant sectors of society,
7. be responsible for the coordinated follow-up of the alcohol,
drugs, doping and tobacco area,
8. responding to support quality and methodological development at
laboratories carrying out diagnostics of importance for the country's
infectious disease control,
9. ensure that the ability to effectively use
antibiotics in humans and animals are preserved by collecting
in, analyze, and actively disseminate knowledge on issues related to
antibiotic resistance and to promote action at the local and
regional level in issues related to rational
antibiotic use and antibiotic resistance,
10. promote a reduction in the spread of infection by collecting,
analyze and actively disseminate knowledge on issues related to other
antimicrobial resistance (AMR) antimicrobial resistance in than as well as
issues related to healthcare-associated infections and infection control,
11. ensure that prescribers, other professionals
and the public applies the knowledge contained on
resistance to antibiotics and other antimicrobial resistance,
12. work to limit the spread and impact of
society and of individuals with hiv/aids and seem to
create openness about hiv/aids and tackle stigma and
discrimination against people living with HIV infection, among
particular by promoting development efforts and long-term
prevention,
13. monitor and investigate the need for drug classification of
goods which are not drugs, as well as monitor and investigate the need for
of the control of goods under the Act (1999:42) on the prohibition of the
certain health dangerous goods,
14. be the coordinating authority for the outdoor life's goal for
good public health that the Government has laid down and seem to
This goal is reached by compiling and disseminating
evidence-based knowledge about interventions that create
conditions for outdoor activities and promotes health to
municipalities, county councils and other relevant sectors of society, and
15. have a collective responsibility to ensure that, within its area of operation
promoting equal rights and opportunities regardless of sexual
orientation, gender identity and gender expression.
Regulation (2014:1546).
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The authority shall in particular
1. analyze the development of health and health determinants and how the determinants differ according to gender, ethnic or cultural background, socioeconomic origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression, disability, age,
2. follow and analyze the behavioral and environmental changes relevant to the infection protection and how such changes affect the conditions for infection protection in the country,
3. promote the generation targets for environmental performance and the environmental quality objectives which Parliament has laid down is reached and, if necessary, propose measures for the development of the environment and in this work in particular follow up, evaluate, and disseminate knowledge about how human health is affected by the environment,
4. producing statistics in the field of public health and promote access to such statistics,
5. contribute to the development of both health economic methodology in the field of public health and methods to take into account the public health aspects of impact assessments and follow-ups,
6. monitor and analyse the development of communicable diseases and the protection against these nationally and internationally, to analyse the consequences of these developments for society and the individual and to evaluate the effects of vaccinations and other infection control measures in health care and other relevant sectors of society,
7. be responsible for the coordinated follow-up of alcohol, drugs, doping and tobacco area,
8. responding to support quality and method development for laboratories carrying out diagnostics of importance for the country's infectious disease control,
9. ensure that the possibility of effective use of antibiotics in humans and animals are preserved by collecting, analyzing, and actively disseminate knowledge on issues related to antimicrobial resistance, as well as promote efforts at local and regional level in issues related to rational use of antibiotics and antibiotic resistance,
10. promote a reduction in the spread of infection by collecting, analyzing, and actively disseminate knowledge on issues related to antimicrobial resistance other than antibiotic resistance as well as on issues related to healthcare-associated infections and infection control,
11. ensure that prescribers, other professionals and the general public are applying the knowledge found on antibiotic resistance and other antimicrobial resistance,
12. work to limit the spread and consequences for society and for the individual by hiv/aids and seem to create openness about hiv/aids and combat stigma and discrimination against people living with HIV infection, among other things by promoting development efforts and long-term prevention,
13. monitor and investigate the need for drug classification of goods which are not drugs, as well as monitor and investigate the need for control of goods under the Act (1999:42) banning certain health dangerous goods,
14. be the coordinating authority for the outdoor life's goal of good public health that the Government has laid down and to ensure that this goal is reached by compiling and disseminating evidence-based knowledge about interventions that create conditions for outdoor activities and promotes health to municipalities, county councils and other relevant sectors of society,
15. have a collective responsibility to ensure that, within its area of activity to promote equal rights and opportunities regardless of sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression,
16. promote knowledge creation and national coordination in the field of sexual and reproductive health and rights, monitor the development in the area, and
17. to the Government offices (Ministry of Foreign Affairs) give the basis for decisions on recommendations for travel to countries where there may be a risk of spreading infectious diseases. Regulation (2016:89).
Mission and research activities
4 § the museums shall
1. in addition to the maximum extent permitted by section 10 and section 12 of 2 and if
operations otherwise admits that perform assignments within or
outside the country,
2. in cooperation with laboratories performing diagnostic
studies of samples relating to communicable diseases such as
can also be performed by other laboratories (rutindiagnostik), if
the examinations necessary for the Agency's
skills, and
3. carry out the research necessary to
the Agency's mission on the infectious diseases area to
be fulfilled.
Legislation, licensing and supervision
5 § the museums are responsible for regulations in accordance with the
as provided for by law and regulation, as well as for general advice within the
its area of responsibility.
The Agency announces its rules in Common
statute book relating to health care,
social services, medicine, public health, etc., in accordance with annex
1 to the Constitutional Assembly Ordinance (1976:725).
Regulation (2015:173).
section 6 of the Authority responsible for the authorisation, supervision and
tillsynsvägledning in accordance with the law and
Regulation.
The Agency shall draw up an annual plan for the supervision
the Agency intends to carry out during the year (inspection plan).
7 § the museums shall answer for tillsynsvägledning in questions
concerning health protection referred to in 2, 5, 6 and 9 Cape. the environmental code and
provide a basis for the application of 3 and 4 Cape.
the environmental code and the planning and building Act (2010:900).
Preparedness
8 § the museums shall monitor the planning of smittskyddets preparedness and within their area of responsibility to initiate measures to protect the population against communicable diseases and other serious health threats in crisis and in preparedness.
The Agency shall coordinate the preparedness against serious health threats under the Act (2006:1570) on protection against international threats to human health.
Provisions concerning the Agency's participation in emergency preparedness and in total defense, see Regulation (2015:1052) concerning emergency preparedness and surveillance authorities responsible measures in height and Regulation (2015:1053) of total defense and preparedness. Regulation (2015:1068).
9 § the museums shall on behalf of the Government coordinating
preparations for the supply of medicinal products before
serious outbreaks of infectious diseases.
Regulation (2015:173).
10 § the museums shall
1. assist the authorities, county councils, municipalities and organizations
with expert assistance in finding or suspected outbreak of
serious communicable diseases and in analysing risks and
need for preventive measures in respect of such outbreaks,
and
2. maintain the laboratory preparedness is needed and
provide microbiological laboratory examinations
is of unique nature or who for other reasons are not carried out by other
laboratories.
11 § the museums shall provide expert support in the event of disasters
or serious outbreaks of communicable diseases in other
countries and support the Swedish civil and military international
crisis-management operations.
Authority may decide on international efforts under the
the first subparagraph only where efforts
funded by someone other than the Agency.
The authority shall, before the decision on international action
referred to in the first subparagraph shall consult with government offices
(Ministry of health and Social Affairs) of the measures the authority intends
to take. At action in relation to aid, the authority shall
In addition, consult the Swedish International
development cooperation (Sida). Regulation (2015:173).
12 § the museums shall
1. provide a laboratory that meets
the criteria for the highest level of protection within the meaning of regulations on
biological risks related to occupational safety and working environment authority has
announced pursuant to section 18 of the occupational safety and health regulation
(1977:1166),
2. maintain diagnostic readiness, including
emergency services, and carry out microbiological
laboratory testing of such high infectious substances
pose particular danger to human health,
3. conduct media monitoring of highly infectious substances
special danger to human health, and
4. maintain ability to support other government departments with
expertise in biosafety.
Tasks of the EU and other international cooperation
13 § the museums shall follow and play an active role in
public health in the European Union (EU) and
International. Before the authority involved in this work should
authority shall inform the Government on the matter and waiting for its
instructions.
14 § the museums shall
1. to coordinate and provide a basis for Government to
regular reporting to the European Union and
The World Health Organization (WHO) on issues relating to alcohol,
drugs and tobacco, as well as to the United Nations Office on drugs and
Crime (UNODC) on issues relating to drugs,
2. to coordinate the follow-up of Sweden's commitments under the United Nations
General Assembly resolution S-26/2 regarding hiv/aids
adopted on 2 August 2001,
3. responsible for Sweden's commitments to comply with the presence of
polio virus in humans and in the environment as well as to remove
polio virus from laboratories as part of WHO's work on
polio eradication, and
4. in accordance with the WHO guidelines and leave
supporting documents to the Government before reporting to the WHO on
the presence of the disease rubella, and measles in the country.
Regulation (2015:173).
15 § the museums shall
1. within its area of responsibility, carry out the functions required
European Parliament and Council decision No 1082/2013/EU of
on 22 October 2013 if serious cross-border threats to
human health and repealing Decision No 2119/98/EC,
2. carrying out the tasks to be performed by a recognized
designated body referred to in the European Parliament and of the Council
Regulation (EC) No 851/2004 of 21 april 2004 on
the establishment of a European Centre for disease prevention and
control, and
3. within its activity perform the duties
following the 2002 Nordic health contingency agreements and promote
to the intentions of the agreement are implemented.
Regulation (2015:173).
16 § the museums shall
1. be national unity (national focal point) for
The European Monitoring Centre for drugs and
drug addiction (EMCDDA) and be responsible for reporting to the
The United Nations Office on drugs and crime (UNODC) and other
drug reporting to international bodies, and
2. be national contact point for the EU health programme and for
non-communicable diseases (NCD) and environmental health (EH) in the
The WORLD HEALTH ORGANIZATION. Regulation (2015:173).
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Authority carries out the functions required by the Regulation (2016:157) on the recognition of professional qualifications.
Regulation (2016:166).
17 § the museums shall, within the framework of its own activities and
in collaboration with other actors working to help
the implementation of Sweden's policy for global development.
National reporting
18 § the museums shall regularly provide the Government with a
public health policy report and an annual report on
the development of public health and its determinants.
19 § the museums shall, in respect of their environmental efforts under section 3 of 3
report to the environmental protection agency and consult with the work of
What reporting is required.
Interaction
section 20 of the Agency with the dissemination of knowledge to
planned and implemented in collaboration with other interested
authorities so that public information is
coordinated.
The Agency's efforts to control with knowledge shall be designed
and implemented in cooperation with other relevant authorities as
the State management with knowledge is coordinated.
Provisions on co-operation with other authorities see
Regulation (2015:155) if State control with knowledge
with respect to health care and social services.
The authority shall in its role as the coordinating authority for the
outdoor life's goal of good public health that the Government has
established interface with the authorities involved in the implementation
and follow-up of the open-air life goals. Regulation (2015:173).
Management
section 21 Authority is headed by a head of Government.
section 22 at the Agency should there be an Advisory Council consisting
of not more than ten members.
Employment
section 23 of the Director-General's administrative manager.
Staff disciplinary board
section 24 By the authority shall be a
staff disciplinary board.
The applicability of specific regulation
section 25 staff representatives Ordinance (1987:1101) should be applied
on authority.
Fees
26 § the museums shall charge fees for
1. diagnostic tests referred to in article 4 2, 10 § 2 and
12 § 2,
2. professional services referred to in section 4 1, and
3. international actions referred to in section 11.
The authority may provide for the fees
and use the revenue to the business.
Appeal
section 27 of the public health agency's decisions on the allocation of
State subsidies, grants or other financial assistance must not
be appealed.
