NEHA Reports on EH Workforce Needs and Impacts

How COVID-19 Is Impacting the EH Workforce

COVID-19 Environmental Health Workforce Needs Assessment Reports

The National Environmental Health Association (NEHA) is pleased to provide access to reports on the impacts COVID-19 has had on the environmental health workforce. The following reports provide insight into the initial impact on the EH workforce back in March 2020 and then take a deeper look at the challenges and needs of the workforce 6-7 months into the pandemic.

Released 4/1/20

COVID-19 Rapid EH Workforce Impact Assessment Report

In an effort to understand the impact that COVID-19 was having on the Nation’s environmental health (EH) workforce; NEHA distributed a rapid needs assessment to our members on March 25, 2020, to assess the activities and needs of the EH workforce in response to the pandemic. This convenience sample generated 1,175 responses from local, state, federal, tribal, territorial, and other EH program personnel. We summarize our findings within this report.

Released 10/30/20

COVID-19 EH Workforce Needs Assessment Report II

NEHA fielded a nationwide EH workforce needs assessment in response to COVID-19 from July 15–August 31, 2020. The aim of the assessment was to collect primary data in support of efforts to assess EH workforce activities and identify needs in response to COVID-19. This convenience sample generated 767 responses from local, state, federal, tribal, territorial, and other EH program personnel. The preliminary findings are provided in this report.