Public Health Safety and Nursing Education Unit

Mission Statement: The Public Health Safety and Nursing Education (PHSNE) Unit is committed to advancing the health and safety of public health staff and the communities they serve. Through a strong focus on nursing education and professional development, we cultivate a resilient, skilled, and equitable workforce prepared to meet the diverse and evolving needs of our population. 

Supporting Safety. Advancing Nursing. Serving Public Health.

Safety Officer

• Angela Ball, MPH, RN, PHN
  Leads the unit’s health and safety initiatives, ensuring compliance and promoting a culture of safety across programs. 

What we do:

Community-Facing Programs 

• Title 15 Jail Inspection Program
  Ensures local detention facilities meet health and safety standards as outlined in Title 15 regulations. 

• Naloxone Box Program
  Distributes and maintains naloxone kits in public spaces to prevent opioid overdose deaths. 

• Clinical Placement
  We coordinate clinical placements for nursing students through affiliation agreements with accredited schools, supporting hands-on learning in public health settings. Current university partnerships with:  
  • CSU Chico 
  • CSU East Bay (CSUEB) 
  • Samuel Merritt University 
  • San Francisco State University (SFSU) 
  • University of San Francisco (USF) 
  • UC Davis 
  • UC San Francisco (UCSF) 

• Certified Continuing Education (CE) Provider – CA BRN
  As a certified provider through the California Board of Registered Nursing, we offer accredited continuing education opportunities for nurses. 

• • ACOE School Nurses Network CEU Provider
    We provide CEUs for school nurses through the ACOE network, supporting their ongoing professional development. 

• • CEU Application Support
    We offer guidance and forms for staff or partners to apply for CEU credit for eligible trainings and events. 

For any communicable disease related inquiries (including TB requirements) please go to the DCDPC Division Webpage. 

Professional Nursing Associations & Advocacy

• These organizations support nurses through education, advocacy, and leadership development. 

• • American Nurses Association California (ANA\C)
    https://www.anacalifornia.org 
  • Association of Public Health Nurses (APHN)
    https://www.phnurse.org 
  • Directors of Public Health Nursing (DPHN)
    https://directorsofpublichealthnursing.wildapricot.org 
  • California Nurses for Environmental Health & Justice (CANEHJ)
    https://www.calnursesforehj.org 
  • California School Nurses Organization (CSNO)
    https://csno.memberclicks.net/ 

Regulatory & Accreditation Bodies 

• These agencies oversee licensing, safety, and accreditation in healthcare and nursing education. 

• • California Board of Registered Nursing (CA BRN)
    https://www.rn.ca.gov 

Public Health & Government Agencies

• These organizations shape health policy, provide data, and support community health initiatives. 

• California Department of Public Health (CDPH)
  https://www.cdph.ca.gov 

• California Division of Occupational Safety and Health (Cal/OSHA)
  https://www.dir.ca.gov/dosh 

• Bay Area Regional Health Inequities Initiative (BARHII)
  https://barhii.org 

• Health Impact (California’s Nursing Workforce Center)
  https://healthimpact.org 

• Alameda County Office of Education (ACOE)
  https://www.acoe.org