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To whom should a patient in labor who develops a complication be referred?
To whom should a patient in labor who develops a complication be referred?
What is the population threshold that determines the need for additional midwife items in the RHU?
What is the population threshold that determines the need for additional midwife items in the RHU?
Which law mandates the reporting of cases of notifiable diseases?
Which law mandates the reporting of cases of notifiable diseases?
Which disease was targeted for eradication in the Philippines through Presidential Proclamation No. 4?
Which disease was targeted for eradication in the Philippines through Presidential Proclamation No. 4?
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Which step in community organizing focuses on the training of potential community leaders?
Which step in community organizing focuses on the training of potential community leaders?
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What is the primary goal of community health nursing?
What is the primary goal of community health nursing?
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Why is community-based practice significant in community health nursing?
Why is community-based practice significant in community health nursing?
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What is required for population-focused nursing practice?
What is required for population-focused nursing practice?
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What other factor besides the number of employees is important in determining workers' occupational health privileges in R.A. 1054?
What other factor besides the number of employees is important in determining workers' occupational health privileges in R.A. 1054?
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How many employees must a business firm have to be required to employ an occupational health nurse?
How many employees must a business firm have to be required to employ an occupational health nurse?
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Which role is being performed when an occupational health nurse employs ergonomic principles?
Which role is being performed when an occupational health nurse employs ergonomic principles?
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Who is responsible for providing occupational health needs if a garment factory does not have an occupational nurse?
Who is responsible for providing occupational health needs if a garment factory does not have an occupational nurse?
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Is the statement 'Public health services are given free of charge' true or false?
Is the statement 'Public health services are given free of charge' true or false?
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Study Notes
Community Health Nursing
- Primary Goal: Improve the health of the community and its individuals by preventing illness, promoting wellness, and protecting the population.
- Community-Based Practice: CHN is a community-based practice, meaning it is focused on addressing the health needs of the community and improving well-being within the context of the community's environment and resources.
- Population-Focused Practice: CHN focuses on the health of entire populations, not just individual patients. This requires understanding population health needs, developing strategies for addressing these needs and evaluating the impact.
- Occupational Health Act (RA 1054): This law mandates occupational health services for businesses, taking into account both the number of employees and the nature of work.
- Occupational Health Nurse Requirements: A business firm with at least 20 employees must employ an occupational health nurse.
- Ergonomics: Occupational health nurses utilize ergonomic principles to create safer working environments and prevent injuries.
- Occupational Health Services in Factories: When a factory lacks an occupational health nurse, the Municipal Health Officer is responsible for providing occupational health services.
- Public Health Services: Public health services are generally not free of charge, but are frequently subsidized by the government to make them affordable to the population.
- C.E. Winslow's Definition of Public Health: Public health aims to organize community efforts to ensure every person has the opportunity to reach the highest level of health.
- Longevity: Longevity is measured by the average life expectancy of a population, but also includes the quality of life during those years.
- Prominent Feature of Public Health Nursing: Preventing disease and promoting community health.
- Margaret Shetland's Philosophy: Public health nursing is grounded in the fundamental belief that healthcare is a social responsibility.
- Department of Health Mission: To provide equitable, accessible, and quality health care services to Filipinos.
- Region IV Hospital Classification: Tertiary level facility.
- Primary Facilities: Provide basic healthcare services to a defined community (like rural health units or barangay health stations).
- School Nurse's Roles: Providing direct healthcare services to students, promoting health education, and collaborating with school staff.
- Evaluating Ligtas Tigdas: Evaluating the effectiveness of Ligtas Tigdas involves analyzing whether resources were used efficiently and productively.
- Entry Point for Public Health Nursing: Graduates can pursue Public Health Nursing positions in local government units (LGUs) like the Municipal Health Office or Department of Health (DOH).
- Devolution of Services (RA 7160): The goal of devolution is to decentralize healthcare services to local governments, allowing them to be more responsive to the needs of their communities.
- Municipal Health Board Chairperson: The Municipal Mayor serves as the Chairperson of the Municipal Health Board.
- Point of Entry into Healthcare: Primary health facilities serve as the initial point of contact for most individuals seeking healthcare services.
- Supervisory Functions of the Public Health Nurse: The PHN supervises rural health midwives.
- Referrals If a midwife encounters a complication during labor, they must refer the patient to a higher level of healthcare, like a hospital.
- RHU Staffing: RHU staffing requirements are based on the population served. RHU in a municipality with a population of 20,000 needs at least 4 full-time midwives (1 midwife per 5,000 population).
- Request for Additional Midwife Items: Requests for additional midwife items must be submitted to the Provincial Health Office for approval.
- Notifiable Diseases Reporting: The law mandates that cases of notifiable diseases be reported to the DOH by hospitals and health facilities.
- Developmental Service: The community health nursing service is developmental, focusing on promoting community development and empowering communities to improve their health.
- Disease Eradication: Measles was declared as a target for eradication in the Philippines by Presidential Proclamation No. 4.
- Analyzing Health Statistics: Bar graphs are useful to compare frequencies of the leading causes of mortality in a municipality.
- Training Potential Leaders in Community Organizing: This occurs during the mobilization stage of community organizing.
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Explore the fundamentals of Community Health Nursing (CHN), focusing on its goal to improve community health through prevention, wellness promotion, and population-based practices. Understand the significance of legislation like the Occupational Health Act and the role of occupational health nurses in community settings.
