Public Health Reports / 2008 Supplement 1 / Volume 123 7. Apply knowledge of privacy laws to protect confidentiality, including Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act and applicable state and local privacy laws 8. Know agency procedures for handling Freedom of Information Act requests 9. Apply ethical principles in preparing and submitting publications
8. Know agency procedures for handling Freedom of Information Act requests
9. Bring potential violations of ethical principles in preparing and submitting publications to attention of senior epidemiologists
6. Manage conflicts of interest as necessary
Tier 2: Mid-Level Epidemiologist
7. Apply knowledge of privacy laws to protect confidentiality, including Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act and applicable state and local privacy laws
6. Bring potential conflicts of interest to attention of senior epidemiologists
Tier 1: Entry-Level or Basic Epidemiologist
9. Ensure application of ethical principles in preparing and submitting publications
8. Know agency procedures for handling Freedom of Information Act requests
7. Ensure application of privacy laws to protect confidentiality, including Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act and applicable state and local privacy laws
6. Ensure that conflicts of interest do not interfere with research or investigations
Tier 3a: Senior-Level Epidemiologist: Supervisor and/or Manager
I. Skill Domain—Assessment and Analysis (continued)
9. Apply ethical principles in preparing and submitting publications
8. Know agency procedures for handling Freedom of Information Act requests
7. Incorporate privacy laws into study design to protect confidentiality, including Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act and applicable state and local privacy laws
6. Ensure that conflicts of interest do not interfere with research or investigations
Tier 3b: Senior Scientist/ Subject Area Expert