Health Systems and Healthcare Planning

What is considered the 'very essence of good government' in relation to population well-being?

situation analysis
Resource allocation
Stewardship (correct)
Health planning

What is the primary goal of strengthening health systems?

Addressing key constraints in staff, funds, information, and other essential areas (correct)
Increasing funding for healthcare interventions
Expanding healthcare infrastructure
Developing new healthcare technologies

What is the primary purpose of planning in healthcare?

Identifying existing healthcare infrastructure
Evaluating the effectiveness of current healthcare interventions
Allocating resources to existing healthcare programs
Specifying desirable future goals and outlining appropriate courses of action (correct)

Which department is usually responsible for stewardship in a government?

Health Ministry (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the key outcome of health planning?

Specifying desirable future goals and outlining appropriate courses of action (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the ultimate aim of health planning?

To maintain and improve the health status of a given community (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of Situation Analysis in health planning?

To identify health problems and service needs (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main purpose of the Management and Organization (M&O) system in health planning?

To ensure maximal efficiency and effectiveness of the health care delivery system (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of Step 7 in the planning cycle?

To identify resource requirements for planned interventions (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main purpose of budgeting in health planning?

To identify overall financial needs by plan period (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of a Strategic Plan in health planning?

To outline the direction of an organization with broad guidance (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of Review of Policy Guidelines in health planning?

To review overall goals and direction set by the government (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of Step 11 in the planning cycle?

To plan for monitoring and evaluation (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of a Program Plan in health planning?

To focus on a specific health program as part of regular health care activities (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of Adjusting the Management and Organization System in health planning?

To fine-tune management processes for effective implementation (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary intent of a health action?

To improve or maintain health (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main objective of a health system in terms of responsiveness?

To provide respect for persons and client orientation (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is meant by fairness in financing in a health system?

Households should not become impoverished or pay an excessive share of their income in obtaining needed health care (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of stewardship in a health system?

Acting as the overall stewards of the resources, powers and expectations (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the goal of health planning in a health system?

To improve the health of the population (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the relationship between the objectives and functions of the health system?

The objectives are achieved through the functions (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is an example of a health action that contributes to health but not through personal health services?

Road and vehicle safety efforts (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main focus of client orientation in a health system?

Prompt attention to health needs (D) Signup and view all the answers

Why is financial risk protection important in a health system?

To prevent households from becoming impoverished (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary goal of health planning in terms of resource allocation?

To allocate resources based on the needs of the population (C) Signup and view all the answers