Parish Nursing and Environmental Exposures

A type of nursing that combines holistic health, spiritual care, and nursing knowledge. It focuses on the well-being of the self, individuals, and the community, including grief counseling and health screenings.

Evaluating the length and extent of exposure to various environmental factors (chemical, biological, physical, psychosocial, mixed) to understand potential health risks.

The ability of a substance to cause harm to the human body, reaching susceptible organs.

A scale (0-500) that measures air pollution, aiding in understanding the degree of air contamination in an area (under 100 considered good).

Healthcare centers that offer services to underserved populations on a sliding scale, receiving grants and reimbursements for Medicare/Medicaid. They provide various comprehensive healthcare options and are funded at federal, state, or local levels.

1. Meeting health needs throughout a lifetime; 2. Addressing social determinants of health; 3. Empowering individuals, families, and communities to manage health proactively.

A collaborative process involving assessment, planning, facilitation, and advocacy to meet individual health needs by accessing resources effectively and promoting cost-effectiveness.

Nurses partnering with individuals, groups, coalitions, and organizations to improve public health programs, policies, and services. It focuses on building relationships and impacting the community positively.

Building relationships with government and community groups to improve population health through shared goals.

Unequal access to healthcare and resources in rural areas compared to urban areas.

Registered nurses with advanced education and training in primary care and other specialties.

Patient-Centered Medical Home- An approach to healthcare focusing on patient needs and ongoing support by a medical team.

Using technology to provide healthcare services remotely, especially useful in rural areas with limited access.

Potential risks in the workplace that can cause injury or illness.

Occupational Safety and Health Administration- Federal agency to ensure safe workplaces.

Document providing information about chemical hazards, safe handling, and first aid procedures.

Employee Assistance Program- confidential support for employees facing work, financial, or personal issues.

Ways harmful substances enter the body (e.g., inhalation, absorption through skin, ingestion).

Strategies to lessen disaster consequences.

Managing emergency response during a disaster.

Health professionals in schools who provide health promotion and care coordination.

Activities to encourage a healthy lifestyle, like exercise and stress management.

The initial level of health care focused on prevention, health promotion, and early detection of diseases. It includes services like vaccinations, health screenings, and lifestyle counseling.

The level of health care that focuses on diagnosing and treating existing health problems or conditions. This includes services like hospitalization, surgery, and specialized treatments.

The most specialized level of health care that focuses on treating complex health problems or conditions requiring advanced medical expertise. This includes services like rehabilitation, palliative care, and organ transplants.

The process of enabling people to increase control over and improve their health. It involves raising awareness about healthy behaviors, providing resources, and encouraging community involvement.

The ongoing, systematic collection, analysis, and interpretation of health data to identify potential health threats and monitor disease patterns in a population.

The planning and training for potential disasters or emergencies to minimize their impact on people and communities. This includes developing response plans, organizing resources, and conducting drills.

Speaking up for clients' needs and rights, ensuring they have access to necessary resources and support, and empowering them to participate in their care.

Working collaboratively with community members, organizations, and stakeholders to address health issues and improve community well-being.

Factors that hinder healthcare accessibility and quality in rural areas, including limited resources, distance to services, lack of providers, and socioeconomic disparities.

The unequal distribution of healthcare resources and outcomes in rural areas, often linked to factors like poverty, access to providers, and limited technology.

Understanding and respecting the beliefs, values, and practices of different cultures to provide culturally sensitive and effective healthcare.

The process of building the capacity and power of communities to take control of their health and well-being, improving their resources and involvement.

A framework used to understand the factors involved in disease outbreaks, including the agent, host, and environment. It helps identify the cause and spread of diseases.

Factors in the environment that can harm human health. They include chemical, biological, physical, and psychosocial hazards.

Environmental hazards that arise from stress, anxiety, and other mental or emotional factors. These can impact health negatively.

The process of toxins building up in an organism over time, especially through prolonged exposure, leading to health problems.

A specific identifiable source of pollution, such as a factory or sewage treatment plant, that releases pollutants into the environment.

A workplace safety record kept by companies with 10 or more employees. It logs work-related injuries and illnesses, helping to identify and address safety concerns.

Actions taken to prevent a disease or injury from occurring in the first place. This includes education, immunization, and promoting healthy behaviors.

Assessing and addressing health concerns specific to migrant workers, who often face unique challenges due to their lifestyle and work environment.

Specialized equipment worn by workers to protect themselves from hazards in the workplace. This can include gloves, masks, and safety glasses.

Rules or laws made by a local government (like a city or county) that apply to people in that specific area.

Actions taken to plan for and respond to potential life-threatening events, like a school shooting or natural disaster.

A school nurse can help address cyberbullying by providing resources for victims, educating students about online safety, and working with parents and school staff to prevent it.

A policy requiring both employers and employees to understand the risks of dangerous substances in the workplace.

A healthcare system focused on providing comprehensive, patient-centered care throughout a person's life, including coordinating care with specialists.

Working together with different healthcare professionals, organizations, and communities to provide better patient care.

People living in rural areas often have less access to healthcare, higher poverty rates, and poorer health outcomes.

Bringing people together to solve problems and improve their community.

A program that promotes student well-being by addressing health, safety, learning, engagement, and support needs within the school and community.

Actions taken by a school nurse to protect students from health risks, like promoting healthy eating.

A test to check for spinal curvature problems, typically done in schools.

Actions taken to stop bioterrorism from happening in the first place.

Guidelines for nurses to protect communities from environmental hazards.

A process used to evaluate how much a community is at risk from environmental hazards.

Rising temperatures can lead to severe weather, causing injury, malnutrition, mental health issues, and death.

The organization responsible for protecting workers by enforcing safety guidelines in the workplace.

Using personal protective equipment (PPE) to prevent injuries and illnesses in the workplace.

Extreme cold temperatures can cause physical harm, such as frostbite.

Questions asked during a workplace assessment to understand potential hazards and how to prevent them.

A confidential program to help employees deal with work, financial, or social problems, which can contribute to job stress.

Strategies like physical exercise, job sharing, and meditation can help employees manage work-related stress.

Criteria that determine if someone qualifies for disability benefits, including physical or mental impairments that limit life activities.

Using cultural awareness and sensitivity to provide care that meets the needs of underrepresented workers.

Elimination or substitution of hazards is the most effective way to control and prevent workplace risks.

Health promotion programs, like discounted health club memberships, aim to improve employees' overall well-being.