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About the Board of Health

Learn about the responsibilities of the Board of Health and its current membership roster.

Board of Health

Learn about the Board of Health, meeting records and agendas, and health codes.

Board of Health meeting agenda

Learn how to view or speak at a meeting and view the agenda for an upcoming meeting.

Board of Health policies and codes

Find meeting proceedings, regulations, resolutions, and guidelines.

City health profiles

A city health profile is a public health report that provides a comprehensive overview of the demographics for a specific city or neighborhood as well as information on a variety of social and health indicators for that particular area.

Community Communications Network (CCN)

The Community Communications Network (CCN) is a partnership between Public Health – Seattle & King County (Public Health), community and faith-based organizations, and community leaders to ensure relevant, actionable health information reaches all populations in King County.

Compliance with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA)

Learn about the federal regulations associated with HIPAA compliance.

Contract compliance forms and other requirements

View forms and requirements for Community Services and Consultant Contracts.

Contracts

Find contract information and documentation for agencies or individuals who provide services to King County.

Credentials requirements

View requirements for all providers contracting with Public Health – Seattle & King County (PHSKC) and health plan enrollment for contracted providers practicing at PHSKC sites.

Emergency Medical Services incidents involving firearm injury

This dashboard summarizes firearm injury incidents, including characteristics of individuals and injuries, in King County treated by Emergency Medical Services (EMS) personnel.

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and non-discrimination requirements

Learn about federal, state, and local laws regarding discrimination.

Firearm dealers and shooting sports facilities

Rule & Regulation BOH 18-04 - Relating to disclosure of information on health risks related to firearms.

Funding opportunities

RFP, RFQ, RFAs, and other funding opportunities by Public Health — Seattle & King County. Short URL: kingcounty.gov/funding

Guidelines and Recommendations

Find Guidelines & Recommendations for the community and related industries.

Heat-related illness data dashboards

Extreme heat events caused by climate change are becoming more frequent and intense. They can lead to heat-related illnesses such as heat exhaustion, sun stroke, and fainting, and can also cause death. Extreme heat disproportionately impacts certain people, including older adults, children, pregnant people, outdoor workers, people who live in urban heat islands, people who are unhoused, and those with underlying health conditions.

Hiring process and practices

Learn about Public Health - Seattle and King County employment types, hiring and selection processes, application procedures, and probationary periods.

Instructions for using DocuSign

Learn how to use the electronic signature platform of DocuSign.

Insurance requirements

Find minimum scope and minimum limits of insurance coverage requirements and documentation.

Jobs at Public Health

Search jobs within Public Health - Seattle and King County (PHSKC) and learn about hiring processes and practices.

King County Board of Health authority and scope

The King County Board of Health is granted the authority to protect and promote the health of King County residents as outlined in RCW 70.05.060. State law allows the Board to set countywide public health policy, enact and enforce local public health regulations, enforce state public health laws, prevent the spread of infectious diseases, and establishes fee schedules for certain licenses and permits (such as food permits for restaurants).

Limited service pregnancy centers

Rule & Regulation BOH 17-04 - Relating to Disclosure of Information by Limited Service Pregnancy Centers.

Pandemic and Racism Community Advisory Group

Learn more about about our Pandemic and Racism Community Advisory Group.

School district health profiles

Short URL: kingcounty.gov/school-health-profiles

What we do

Our activities include assuring Public Health’s commitment to values outlined in Racism as a Public Health Crisis (RPHC) and implementation of King County’s Equity and Social Justice Strategic Plan.  

Working with Public Health

Find Public Health - Seattle and King County job and funding opportunities and contract information.

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