Community Health Nursing Goals

Community Health Nursing

• The primary goal of community health nursing is to enhance the capacity of individuals, families, and communities to cope with their health needs.
• Community health nursing aims to empower individuals, families, and communities to manage and improve their health.
• Nurses collaborate with communities to identify health needs, develop strategies for health promotion and disease prevention, and provide education and support for healthy lifestyles.

CHN as a Community-Based Practice

• Community health nursing (CHN) is a community-based practice, meaning that nursing care is delivered directly within the natural environment of individuals, families, and communities.
• This approach emphasizes providing care where people live, work, and play, rather than in a clinical or hospital setting.

Population-Focused Nursing Practice

• Population-focused nursing practice involves assessing the health needs of entire populations or specific groups within a community.
• Community diagnosis is a crucial process within population-focused nursing practice, involving the systematic identification of the health needs, strengths, and resources of a community.

Occupational Health Nursing

• According to the Occupational Health Act (R.A. 1054), both the number of employees and the type of occupation must be considered in determining workers' entitlements.
• A business firm must employ an occupational health nurse when it has at least 201 employees.

Role of the Occupational Health Nurse

• When the occupational health nurse employs ergonomic principles, she is performing her role as an Environmental Manager.
• The occupational health nurse assesses workplace conditions, identifies potential ergonomic hazards, and implements interventions to promote a safer and more comfortable work environment.

Public Health Services

• The goal of public health is for people to attain their birthrights of health and longevity.
• Public health services are not always free of charge; people often pay indirectly for these services through taxes, government subsidies, or other public funding mechanisms.
• According to C.E. Winslow, the goal of public health is for people to attain their birthrights of health and longevity.

Public Health Nursing

• Public health nursing focuses on preventive, not curative, services.
• The philosophy of public health nursing is based on the worth and dignity of every individual.
• The mission of the Department of Health is to improve the general health status of the population.

Hospitals and Healthcare Facilities

• Region IV Hospital is classified as a tertiary healthcare facility.
• Primary health care facilities provide essential health care services on an outpatient basis.
• School nurses play a crucial role in promoting health and safety within the school community.

Evaluation and Efficiency

• Evaluating whether resources were maximized in implementing a program is an assessment of efficiency.

• Efficiency refers to the optimal use of resources, such as time, money, and effort, to achieve the desired outcomes.### Public Health Nursing in the Philippines

• A graduate seeking to become a Public Health Nurse in the Philippines typically applies to a Rural Health Unit (RHU), which provides primary health care services to rural communities.

• RHUs are the first point of contact for individuals seeking medical care in their respective communities and offer various essential public health services.

Essential Public Health Services

• Health education and promotion
• Disease prevention and control
• Maternal and child health services
• Nutrition programs
• Immunization and vaccination services
• Basic clinical and laboratory services
• Referrals to secondary and tertiary care facilities

Devolution of Basic Services

• The major goal of devolution, as mandated by Republic Act 7160, is to empower the people and promote their self-reliance.
• Devolution involves decentralizing governance, enabling local government units (LGUs) to deliver basic services that are more responsive to the needs of their respective communities.
• This approach aims to improve service delivery, increase citizen participation, and create a more inclusive and effective system of governance.

Municipal Health Board

• The Chairman of the Municipal Health Board is the Mayor.
• The Mayor collaborates with other board members to develop and implement policies and strategies that address the health needs of the local population.

Health Care Delivery System

• The primary level of health facility is the usual point of entry for a client into the health care delivery system.
• Primary health care facilities, such as Rural Health Units (RHUs), Barangay Health Stations (BHS), and Health Centers, provide essential public health services.

Role of Public Health Nurse

• The public health nurse supervises rural health midwives and provides technical guidance to them.
• The nurse is responsible for reporting cases of notifiable diseases, as mandated by Republic Act 3753.

Epidemiology and Disease Eradication

• Polio (poliomyelitis) was declared a target for eradication in the Philippines through Presidential Proclamation No. 4.
• The government has committed to implementing various strategies and interventions to eliminate the disease from the country.

Community Health Nursing

• Community health nursing is a developmental service that promotes health and well-being through continuous growth and improvement.
• Health education and community organizing are essential components of community health nursing.

Community Organizing

• Core group formation involves training potential leaders in the community to empower them to drive change and mobilize resources.
• This step is essential in building capacity within the community to address community needs effectively.

Data Presentation

• A bar graph is effective for comparing the frequency of leading causes of mortality in a municipality.
• It allows for easy comparison between different causes of mortality and helps identify patterns or trends.